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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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Missouri Sports Betting Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session
December 6, 2021

Missouri Sports Betting Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session

Missouri lawmakers say it's long overdue to legalize and regulate sports betting, and they plan to do something about it when the General Assembly convenes in January for its 2022 session. At least four Republican...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Failed Richmond Casino Developer Considering Second Referendum Effort
December 6, 2021

Failed Richmond Casino Developer Considering Second Referendum Effort

The company behind the Richmond casino referendum that voters rejected last month is mulling a campaign to ask the question again to residents in the Virginia capital. Urban One, a national media conglomerate focused on...

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American Gaming Association Urges Feds to Go After Unregulated Gambling Machines
December 5, 2021

American Gaming Association Urges Feds to Go After Unregulated Gambling Machines

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is requesting the federal government to investigate and potentially prosecute companies that manufacture gambling machines that are specifically designed to skirt regulatory laws. Unregulated gambling machines have proliferated in convenience...

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Slidell Casino Opponents Spew False Info, St. Tammany Parish Officials Claim
December 3, 2021

Slidell Casino Opponents Spew False Info, St. Tammany Parish Officials Claim

Voters in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish are deciding whether to authorize a single commercial casino development in Slidell on the Lakeshore Marina. Local government officials say opponents to the gaming project have included dishonest information...

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Evolution Gaming Named in Vietnam Bust of Alleged Illegal $3.8B Online Gambling Ring
December 3, 2021

Evolution Gaming Named in Vietnam Bust of Alleged Illegal $3.8B Online Gambling Ring

Evolution Gaming, a subsidiary of Evolution AB in Sweden, was reportedly involved in a massive illegal online gambling ring in Vietnam that allegedly involved some $3.8 billion in revenue. Evolution Gaming is facing a regulatory...

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MGM Resorts Pondering New Casino on Las Vegas Strip’s Southern End
December 2, 2021

MGM Resorts Pondering New Casino on Las Vegas Strip’s Southern End

MGM Resorts is increasingly optimistic regarding the future of the Las Vegas Strip's southern end. One of its top executives said this week that more developments in the area could be forthcoming. MGM Resorts, the...

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Alvin Chau Officially Resigns as Suncity Boss, Analysts See End of Macau Junkets
December 2, 2021

Alvin Chau Officially Resigns as Suncity Boss, Analysts See End of Macau Junkets

Alvin Chau is officially no longer part of the Suncity Group, the VIP junket business in Macau that made him a billionaire. Chau was detained in Macau on various allegations of conducting illegal cross-border gaming...

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Blackstone Considers Another Bid on Crown Resorts, Gets Research
December 2, 2021

Blackstone Considers Another Bid on Crown Resorts, Gets Research

Embattled Australian casino operator Crown Resorts is handing over confidential information regarding its player databases and other non-public information to Blackstone Group. That will allow the private equity giant to consider yet another bid for...

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Dr. Oz Senate Odds Strong, TV Doc Betting Front-Runner in Pennsylvania
December 2, 2021

Dr. Oz Senate Odds Strong, TV Doc Betting Front-Runner in Pennsylvania

Mehmet Cengiz Öz, better known as Dr. Oz, announced this week his candidacy for Pennsylvania's forthcoming vacant US Senate seat. Political bettors like his chances. Dr. Oz became a household name many years ago when...

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Adele Caesars Palace Residency ‘Big Win’ for Las Vegas Strip Casino Giant
December 1, 2021

Adele Caesars Palace Residency ‘Big Win’ for Las Vegas Strip Casino Giant

Adele's career is hotter than ever and this week, Caesars announced they'll get a slice. Adele and Caesars Entertainment this week delivered the biggest entertainment news out of Las Vegas in recent memory by announcing...

Written by Devin O'Connor