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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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Virginia Casino Resort in Bristol Proceeding as Planned, Hard Rock Developers Say
October 22, 2021

Virginia Casino Resort in Bristol Proceeding as Planned, Hard Rock Developers Say

A Virginia city that authorized the development of a single casino resort at a former shopping mall says the project is still a go. Bristol was one of four cities in Virginia that passed a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pope County Casino Dispute Unsettled Despite Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling
October 21, 2021

Pope County Casino Dispute Unsettled Despite Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling

Pope County in Arkansas was allocated a single casino license by way of a 2018 legislative effort. But nearly three years later, the county home to Russellville remains without a commercial gaming facility. The Arkansas...

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Connecticut Lawmaker Allegedly Stole Over $600K to Cover Mohegan Sun Casino Trips
October 21, 2021

Connecticut Lawmaker Allegedly Stole Over $600K to Cover Mohegan Sun Casino Trips

A Connecticut lawmaker is facing a federal wire fraud charge. Law enforcement alleged that he stole more than $600,000 to fund his gambling excursions. Connecticut Rep. Michael DiMassa (D-West Haven) was arrested yesterday and charged...

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Chicago South Suburbs Casino Race Down to Two, as State Rejects Proposals
October 21, 2021

Chicago South Suburbs Casino Race Down to Two, as State Rejects Proposals

The bidding process for the lone Chicago casino license earmarked for the South Suburbs is down to two. That's after the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) yesterday rejected two proposals. On Wednesday, gaming regulators disqualified casino...

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Gains Initial Approval for Underground Las Vegas Loop
October 21, 2021

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Gains Initial Approval for Underground Las Vegas Loop

Elon Musk wants to further change how people move about in Las Vegas. Musk's Boring Company has already improved the flow of people at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) by way of an underground...

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NFL Commits $6.2M to Responsible Gaming, as Sports Betting Continues Expansion
October 20, 2021

NFL Commits $6.2M to Responsible Gaming, as Sports Betting Continues Expansion

The National Football League (NFL) today announced the launch of its first responsible gambling public awareness program. The campaign is designed to educate fans who choose to become sports bettors, as legal outlets continue to...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $415M in September
October 20, 2021

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $415M in September

Pennsylvania gaming revenue in September topped $400 million for the sixth time in the previous seven months. The monthly statistics reveal that the state gaming industry is alive and well, winning more from gamblers each...

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MGM Resorts Employees Heed Vaccination Call, 98 Percent of Salaried Workers Inoculated
October 20, 2021

MGM Resorts Employees Heed Vaccination Call, 98 Percent of Salaried Workers Inoculated

MGM Resorts gave the vast majority of its salaried US employees an October 15 deadline to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In a letter to staff this week, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said nearly all of...

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Gila River Breaks Ground on Fourth Casino, Tribe Dubs Property Santan Mountain
October 19, 2021

Gila River Breaks Ground on Fourth Casino, Tribe Dubs Property Santan Mountain

Construction is officially underway on the fourth Gila River casino in Southern Arizona. Gila River Hotels & Casinos today broke ground on Gila River Santan Mountain, a forthcoming tribal casino being built on the southeast...

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Macau COVID-19 Conditions Improve, Gaming Consultations Rescheduled
October 19, 2021

Macau COVID-19 Conditions Improve, Gaming Consultations Rescheduled

Macau's latest COVID-19 scare has calmed. And that has prompted local government officials into rescheduling several public consultation sessions to discuss the region's gaming industry. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) canceled three public...

Written by Devin O'Connor