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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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National Council on Problem Gambling to Take 1-800-GAMBLER Nationwide
May 5, 2022

National Council on Problem Gambling to Take 1-800-GAMBLER Nationwide

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) last year called on reforms to better protect at-risk gamblers and sports bettors. Part of that mission is unifying toll-free helplines into a single, easy-to-remember number. NCPG Executive...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Online Sports Betting Delay to Linger Into NFL, College Football Seasons
May 5, 2022

Maryland Online Sports Betting Delay to Linger Into NFL, College Football Seasons

Maryland online sports betting won't likely begin in time for the kickoff of the 2022-23 NFL and college football seasons. That's the latest from the state agency handling the application and licensing process regarding mobile...

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Doyle Brunson Biopic Coming, Famed Poker Player’s Life Story Headed for Big Screen
May 5, 2022

Doyle Brunson Biopic Coming, Famed Poker Player’s Life Story Headed for Big Screen

The life story of Doyle Brunson, one of only five players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event more than once, is set for the big screen. Deadline reported this week that...

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Station Casinos Durango Project Has Billionaire Owner Frank Fertitta III Optimistic
May 4, 2022

Station Casinos Durango Project Has Billionaire Owner Frank Fertitta III Optimistic

Station Casinos' publicly traded subsidiary Red Rock Resorts (RRR) missed Wall Street earnings estimates this week. But that didn't subdue billionaire Frank Fertitta III's enthusiasm regarding the firm's next investment in Southern Nevada. During RRR's...

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Atlantic City Casino Union Seeks Wage Increase as Contracts Expire This Month
May 4, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Union Seeks Wage Increase as Contracts Expire This Month

The leading Atlantic City casino union is seeking substantially higher wages for its members, as new contract negotiations continue. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, the Atlantic City casino union that represents around 10,000...

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Caesars Virginia Casino Resort in Danville Pushes Back Opening to 2024
May 4, 2022

Caesars Virginia Casino Resort in Danville Pushes Back Opening to 2024

Caesars Virginia officials announced this week that the scheduled opening of the Danville casino resort will be pushed back from 2023 to sometime in 2024. Danville is one of five cities in Virginia that qualified...

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Everi Holdings Acquires Historical Horse Racing Manufacturer Intuicode
May 3, 2022

Everi Holdings Acquires Historical Horse Racing Manufacturer Intuicode

Everi Holdings announced today that it has acquired historical horse racing (HHR) developer and manufacturer Intuicode Gaming. The deal is for a total consideration of between $22 million to $27 million. Everi, a Las Vegas-based...

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New Jersey Judge Sides With Atlantic County in Casino Tax Dispute
May 3, 2022

New Jersey Judge Sides With Atlantic County in Casino Tax Dispute

New Jersey Superior Court Judge Michael Blee this week upheld a lower court's ruling that found the state's new payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) arrangement with the nine casinos in Atlantic City violated a 2018 consent order. Superior...

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Macau China Labor Day Holiday Subdued, Enclave Counts Only 92K Visitors
May 3, 2022

Macau China Labor Day Holiday Subdued, Enclave Counts Only 92K Visitors

Macau welcomed around 92,400 visitors during the first three days of China's annual Labor Day holiday. The 2022 May 1 holiday celebrating the working class was lengthened from its traditional three-day period to five days...

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Maintaining Indoor Smoking Ban
May 3, 2022

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Maintaining Indoor Smoking Ban

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has voluntarily decided to eliminate indoor smoking from its gaming floor. The ban brings the Fishtown casino into harmony with Parx, another Philly-area casino located just north of the city proper in...

Written by Devin O'Connor