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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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Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka Match Odds Largely Unavailable
October 6, 2021

Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka Match Odds Largely Unavailable

Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka's seemingly made-for-TV feud is finally coming to the small screen the day after Thanksgiving on Nov. 26. Yesterday, the fifth installment of "Capital One's The Match" was announced. DeChambeau and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Martha Stewart Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas in Works at Former Martorano’s
October 6, 2021

Martha Stewart Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas in Works at Former Martorano’s

Martha Stewart is rumored to be setting up a home in Las Vegas, and she's inviting you to be her guest. Although not officially confirmed, the celebrity lifestyle expert is likely on her way to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Make Their Presence Known at Global Gaming Expo
October 6, 2021

Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Make Their Presence Known at Global Gaming Expo

Nevada is one of 10 states where gamblers inside a commercial casino can smoke freely across the gaming floor. Anti-smoking advocates say change is long overdue. The gaming industry has gathered in Las Vegas this...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japan Casino Committee Seeks Additional Funds From Central Government
October 6, 2021

Japan Casino Committee Seeks Additional Funds From Central Government

The five-member Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (CRC) has informed the country's central government that the funds set aside for its operations are inadequate. The CRC will be tasked with governing operations of casino resorts that...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ohio Lottery Vaxx Program Expands to Children, $2M in Tuition Money Available
October 1, 2021

Ohio Lottery Vaxx Program Expands to Children, $2M in Tuition Money Available

The Ohio Lottery continues to be used by the state government to try and convince residents into receiving vaccinations against COVID-19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) last month announced a college scholarship program eligible to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Britney Spears Las Vegas Rumors Abound After Pop Superstar ‘Freed’
October 1, 2021

Britney Spears Las Vegas Rumors Abound After Pop Superstar ‘Freed’

Britney Spears won a major legal battle this week, after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny agreed with the pop superstar that the ending of her conservatorship is long overdue. Las Vegas insiders wasted...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Flutter, as Chinese Enclave Deals with New COVID-19 Cases
October 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Flutter, as Chinese Enclave Deals with New COVID-19 Cases

The new norm for Macau casinos seems to be dealing with the atypical, and September once again presented China's gaming industry with a slew of unique challenges. Macau's six licensed commercial casino operators combined to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Four Alleged Illegal Ohio Casino Dens Raided by State Gaming Officials, Police
October 1, 2021

Four Alleged Illegal Ohio Casino Dens Raided by State Gaming Officials, Police

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) reported this week that four alleged illegal casino businesses were raided. The venues were operating in Fayette County and were rousted by state gaming officials, with the assistance of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Richmond Residents Deciding Fate of ONE Casino Pitch in Early Voting
September 30, 2021

Richmond Residents Deciding Fate of ONE Casino Pitch in Early Voting

November 2 is election day in Virginia, but early voting is underway across the commonwealth. Residents in the capital city of Richmond are being asked if they want to authorize a single casino resort to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Casinos Streak Has Sixth Consecutive Month Clearing $1B
September 30, 2021

Nevada Casinos Streak Has Sixth Consecutive Month Clearing $1B

Nevada casinos have won more than $6 billion from gamblers in the past six months. August marked the state's sixth consecutive month reporting gross gaming revenue (GGR) of at least $1 billion. Revenue from gamblers...

Written by Devin O'Connor