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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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Maine Sports Betting Fight May Bleed Into 2023, Entities Remain At Odds
April 15, 2022

Maine Sports Betting Fight May Bleed Into 2023, Entities Remain At Odds

The Maine sports betting effort became cloudier this week. That's after state Sen. Joseph Baldacci (D-Bangor) introduced an amendment to the governor's proposed arrangement with the state's four Native American tribes. Maine Governor Janet Mills...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Casinos Fined $145K, State Gaming Agency Teases Record Revenue
April 14, 2022

Pennsylvania Casinos Fined $145K, State Gaming Agency Teases Record Revenue

Four Pennsylvania casinos have been fined by the state for various operating infractions. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced yesterday numerous regulatory fines totaling $238,500. The fines were levied against four casinos and two...

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Red Rock Resort, Station Casinos Ordered to Bargain with Culinary Union
April 14, 2022

Red Rock Resort, Station Casinos Ordered to Bargain with Culinary Union

Red Rock Resort (RRR) and its owner, Station Casinos, have been dealt another legal defeat. The latest is coming from US Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Wedekind. The judge yesterday issued a cease-and-desist order and instructed...

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Philippines Casino Regulator Submits Six Billion Pesos to National Government
April 14, 2022

Philippines Casino Regulator Submits Six Billion Pesos to National Government

The Philippines casino regulator PAGCOR (Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation) is once again heavily supporting the national government. PAGCOR, a gaming regulator and operator, this week announced it directed PHP6 billion (US$120 million) to the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Sun Guest Hits $3.8M Jackpot on Progressive ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot
April 13, 2022

Mohegan Sun Guest Hits $3.8M Jackpot on Progressive ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot

One extraordinarily lucky gambler at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort earlier this month hit a life-changing fortune on a slot machine. The Connecticut tribal resort told Casino.org this week that the jackpot was the largest...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Graton Casino Unveils Expansion as Sonoma County Competitor Seeks Entry
April 13, 2022

Graton Casino Unveils Expansion as Sonoma County Competitor Seeks Entry

Graton Resort & Casino has proposed a major expansion of its tribal gaming destination in Rohnert Park, Ca. The Sonoma County tribe recently disclosed its development plans through a tribal environmental impact report. The details...

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Call on NJ Lawmakers to Extinguish Indoor Smoking
April 13, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Workers Call on NJ Lawmakers to Extinguish Indoor Smoking

Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers rallied yesterday in support of New Jersey lawmakers ending a 16-year loophole that has allowed indoor smoking at the nine gaming properties. In recognition of the 16th anniversary of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
G2E Asia Moving to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for 2022 Gaming Industry Show
April 13, 2022

G2E Asia Moving to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for 2022 Gaming Industry Show

The 2022 Global Gaming Expo Asia -- better known as G2E Asia -- is a go after all. But not at its typical host venue in Macau. After repeated postponements because of Macau adhering to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Labor Day Likely to Be Quiet, as Zero COVID Continues to Stall Gaming Recovery
April 12, 2022

Macau Labor Day Likely to Be Quiet, as Zero COVID Continues to Stall Gaming Recovery

China's Labor Day is just two and a half weeks out. But with COVID-19 continuing to limit cross-border traffic between the mainland and Macau, the gaming hub won't likely see the rush of visitors the...

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Bally’s Invests in Gambit Rewards, Casino Operator to Leverage Social Gaming Platform
April 12, 2022

Bally’s Invests in Gambit Rewards, Casino Operator to Leverage Social Gaming Platform

The Bally's Corporation is investing $5 million into Snipp Interactive (OTCPK: SNIPF) in exchange for a 9% ownership position in the digital marketing firm. Snipp acquired social gaming platform Gambit Rewards in January for $5...

Written by Devin O'Connor