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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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Wind Creek Bethlehem to Decrease Slot Allotment, Casino Cites Social Distancing
February 9, 2022

Wind Creek Bethlehem to Decrease Slot Allotment, Casino Cites Social Distancing

Wind Creek Bethlehem wants to declutter its casino floor by removing 655 slot machines. The commercial casino owned and operated by Alabama's Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) says the decision to remove terminals is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japanese Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Must Pay $50M in Legal Fees Related to Wynn Resorts Lawsuit
February 9, 2022

Japanese Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Must Pay $50M in Legal Fees Related to Wynn Resorts Lawsuit

Japanese casino billionaire Kazuo Okada is on the wrong end of yet another court battle. But the odds remain seemingly long that the 79-year-old Asian gaming tycoon will pony up anytime soon the more than...

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Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Lawsuit Boils Down to Defining ‘Gross Gaming’
February 8, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Lawsuit Boils Down to Defining ‘Gross Gaming’

The Atlantic City property tax reduction is being challenged by officials in Atlantic County. A state judge said today that he will soon decide the matter's legal outcome. The reduction was passed by the New Jersey...

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Super Bowl LVI Betting Expected to Top $7.6B, Legal Sportsbooks Gain Favor
February 8, 2022

Super Bowl LVI Betting Expected to Top $7.6B, Legal Sportsbooks Gain Favor

The odds are good that this Sunday's Super Bowl LVI will be the most legally bet NFL game in US history. That is, of course, because of the continued expansion of legal sports betting states,...

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Star Entertainment Concedes Staff Underpayment, Will Pay $9M in Back Wages
February 8, 2022

Star Entertainment Concedes Staff Underpayment, Will Pay $9M in Back Wages

Star Entertainment says a review of its employee compensation structure has determined inadequacies for some workers. As a result, the publicly traded Australian casino group will pay approximately AU$13 million (US$9.27 million) in back wages,...

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Dennis Hof Love Ranch Near Las Vegas Listed for Sale, Brothel Closed Since Pimp’s Death
February 7, 2022

Dennis Hof Love Ranch Near Las Vegas Listed for Sale, Brothel Closed Since Pimp’s Death

Dennis Hof's Love Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada is up for sale. Commonly referred to as Love Ranch South or Love Ranch Las Vegas, the Nye County brothel is listed for sale at $1.2 million. The...

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Super Bowl Commercials Hit Record Price, DraftKings, Caesars Headline Sportsbooks
February 7, 2022

Super Bowl Commercials Hit Record Price, DraftKings, Caesars Headline Sportsbooks

Super Bowl LVI is less than a week away, and NBC is making bank off of last-minute advertisers that have paid unprecedented rates for remaining commercial time slots. NBC says the entire lot of commercial...

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Ocean Casino Promotes Bill Callahan, as Atlantic City Resort Begins Next Chapter
February 7, 2022

Ocean Casino Promotes Bill Callahan, as Atlantic City Resort Begins Next Chapter

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has a new boss. The Boardwalk property announced today that interim CEO William "Bill" Callahan, effective immediately, is assuming the new role of general manager. Callahan has been at...

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Philippines Reopening Borders, Casinos Ready to Welcome Back Foreign High Rollers
February 7, 2022

Philippines Reopening Borders, Casinos Ready to Welcome Back Foreign High Rollers

The Philippines will begin allowing foreign travelers entry into the Southeast Asia nation beginning Thursday, Feb. 10. For the integrated resort casinos in Manila, which rely heavily on VIP play, the border reopening is a...

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Caesars Sportsbook Joins Super Bowl LVI Advertiser Roster With 30-Second Commercial
February 4, 2022

Caesars Sportsbook Joins Super Bowl LVI Advertiser Roster With 30-Second Commercial

Caesars Entertainment is perhaps the best-known casino brand in the United States. That's likely why the casino giant has opted not to bet on advertising during Super Bowls in years past. However, that's changing for...

Written by Devin O'Connor