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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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Massachusetts Tribe Regains Fed Approval for Land Where $1B Casino Proposed
December 23, 2021

Massachusetts Tribe Regains Fed Approval for Land Where $1B Casino Proposed

A Massachusetts tribe that has for years been fighting for its federal land rights in order to to build a $1 billion casino resort has finally been dealt the hand it's so long sought. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Shinnecock Indian Nation Moving Forward with Tribal Casino on New York’s Long Island
December 23, 2021

Shinnecock Indian Nation Moving Forward with Tribal Casino on New York’s Long Island

The Shinnecock Indian Nation on New York's Long Island revealed this week that it was one of the respondents to the state's recent request for information (RFI). That's regarding the potential issuing of three downtown...

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Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Break Challenged by County Lawsuit
December 23, 2021

Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Break Challenged by County Lawsuit

Atlantic City casinos were given around $55 million by the state this week. That's after lawmakers approved reducing the nine resorts' annual property payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT). Atlantic County, however, says the deal is unlawful and therefore...

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Ohio Sports Betting Bill Signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, 33rd State to Legalize
December 23, 2021

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, 33rd State to Legalize

Ohio sports betting is officially legal, though it will be some time until the first sanctioned wager is placed. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed House Bill 29 last night. The legislation allows casinos, racinos,...

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Penn National Gaming Opens Hollywood Morgantown Casino in Berks County
December 22, 2021

Penn National Gaming Opens Hollywood Morgantown Casino in Berks County

Penn National Gaming (PNG) has officially opened its fourth brick-and-mortar casino in Pennsylvania. Hollywood Casino Morgantown opened its doors today in Berks County. PNG spent $111 million on the licensing fee and construction of the...

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Rio Las Vegas Stabbing Suspect Arrested, Man Faces Murder Charge
December 22, 2021

Rio Las Vegas Stabbing Suspect Arrested, Man Faces Murder Charge

An arrest has been made in the Rio Las Vegas fatal stabbing incident that occurred earlier this month. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) revealed this week that Nicholas Dove, 27, was arrested on Friday, December...

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CES 2022 in Danger of Cancellation, as Tech Giants Facebook, Amazon Fold on Las Vegas
December 22, 2021

CES 2022 in Danger of Cancellation, as Tech Giants Facebook, Amazon Fold on Las Vegas

CES 2022, the massive trade event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is in danger of once again holding its annual convention remotely because of COVID-19. CES 2021 was held completely online. There has...

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Ramp-Up Campaign After PILOT Landing
December 22, 2021

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Ramp-Up Campaign After PILOT Landing

Atlantic City casinos were handed $55 million in property tax savings yesterday by the New Jersey Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy (D). Now, anti-casino smoking advocates say it's time for the state to end the...

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Seneca Niagara Casino Security Shoots Down Music Video, Rapper Arrested
December 21, 2021

Seneca Niagara Casino Security Shoots Down Music Video, Rapper Arrested

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino security responded last Friday to an unapproved filming of a music video atop the resort's parking garage. The incident happened around 4:45 pm local time after bypassers reported that one...

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Ocean Casino in Atlantic City Adds NYC’s Serendipity3, Popstar Selena Gomez Involved
December 21, 2021

Ocean Casino in Atlantic City Adds NYC’s Serendipity3, Popstar Selena Gomez Involved

Serendipity3 is heading to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The iconic dessert eatery in New York City was made famous by the 2001 movie "Serendipity," starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Ocean Casino Resort announced this...

Written by Devin O'Connor