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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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Deadwood Casinos Partner with BetMGM for Retail and Mobile Sports Betting
August 21, 2021

Deadwood Casinos Partner with BetMGM for Retail and Mobile Sports Betting

Two Deadwood casinos have partnered with BetMGM, the iGaming and sports betting subsidiary of MGM Resorts. BetMGM and gaming and hospitality group Liv Hospitality are teaming up for the pending arrival of legal sports betting...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Richmond Casino Developer Launching Campaign Blitz to Sway November Support
August 20, 2021

Richmond Casino Developer Launching Campaign Blitz to Sway November Support

The Richmond casino proposal will learn its fate on Nov. 2. Over the next 75 days, residents in the Virginia capital city will be inundated with marketing spots. The goal is trying to convince them...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Casinos, Tavern Owners Urge State to Reject iGaming
August 20, 2021

Nevada Casinos, Tavern Owners Urge State to Reject iGaming

Numerous Nevada casinos and tavern owners have made their opinions known when it comes to online gambling -- they're adamantly against it. Twenty-eight gaming executives signed a letter recently submitted to the respective chairman of...

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Louisiana Casino Proposal in St. Tammany Parish Dubbed Camellia Bay
August 19, 2021

Louisiana Casino Proposal in St. Tammany Parish Dubbed Camellia Bay

The Louisiana casino project targeting Slidell in St. Tammany Parish officially has a name. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) announced today that should parish voters sign off on the $325 million development during the November 13...

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Nagasaki Casino Bidding Process Flawed at Best, Rigged at Worst, Report Claims
August 19, 2021

Nagasaki Casino Bidding Process Flawed at Best, Rigged at Worst, Report Claims

The Nagasaki casino request for proposal (RFP) process was severely influenced by prefecture and local city officials, a new report claims. Earlier this month, Oshidori International Development panned the prefecture as the company withdrew its...

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Pennsylvania Casinos Again Set Monthly Gaming Revenue Record
August 18, 2021

Pennsylvania Casinos Again Set Monthly Gaming Revenue Record

Don't try telling Pennsylvania casinos that there remains an ongoing global pandemic. Business is better than ever. Pennsylvania's gaming industry is today the second-largest in the nation, behind only Nevada. Pennsylvania had 13 commercial land-based...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Joe Biden Reelection Odds Lengthen Amid Afghanistan Crisis
August 18, 2021

President Joe Biden Reelection Odds Lengthen Amid Afghanistan Crisis

President Joe Biden is amid his greatest political challenge since taking office more than seven months ago. The 46th president is facing much scrutiny for the United States' recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. The pullout resulted...

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Jordan Spieth Embraces PGA Tour Sports Betting, Partners with FanDuel
August 18, 2021

Jordan Spieth Embraces PGA Tour Sports Betting, Partners with FanDuel

Jordan Spieth is one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. Today, the three-time major champion announced he's partnering with one of the most popular sports betting companies in the United States. PGA...

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Baltimore Ravens Names DraftKings Official Sports Bet Partner
August 18, 2021

Baltimore Ravens Names DraftKings Official Sports Bet Partner

The Baltimore Ravens and sports betting leader DraftKings are aligning to promote legal sports gambling and the NFL team in Maryland. The Ravens announced today that DraftKings is its Official Sports Betting Partner. The arrangement...

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Virginia Skill Gaming Ban Debated, But VGT Opponents Want Casinos First
August 17, 2021

Virginia Skill Gaming Ban Debated, But VGT Opponents Want Casinos First

Virginia skill gaming machines officially became illegal in the commonwealth on July 1, 2021. The ban on the terminals came after the state allowed the controversial devices to operate legally for a little more than...

Written by Devin O'Connor