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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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Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintains Momentum and Leisure Visitors Return
August 28, 2026

Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintains Momentum and Leisure Visitors Return

July was a strong month for Las Vegas casinos, with data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showing continued gaming revenue growth and signs of a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Chicago Rejects Claims It Owes Millions to Contractors
August 27, 2026

Bally’s Chicago Rejects Claims It Owes Millions to Contractors

Bally’s Chicago claims recent mechanic liens against its $1.7 billion casino resort are completely without merit, insisting it has paid its invoices on time and placing the blame on its general contractor. Construction continues on...

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Japan’s 2027 Casino License Race Heats Up as Cities and Developers Show Interest
August 27, 2026

Japan’s 2027 Casino License Race Heats Up as Cities and Developers Show Interest

Japan is expected to hold a second bidding round for casino licenses in 2027, and interest is continuing to grow among prefectures and prospective resort developers. The Sasebo Port International Terminal is pictured in May...

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WarHorse Pours $100M Into South Sioux City for Third Nebraska Casino
August 27, 2026

WarHorse Pours $100M Into South Sioux City for Third Nebraska Casino

WarHorse Gaming has officially begun construction on its third Nebraska casino in South Sioux City. A rendering of WarHorse Casino South Sioux City in Nebraska. The $100 million development marks the third casino project in...

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Sen. Jim Justice, WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey Exchange Jabs Over Greenbrier Deal
August 27, 2026

Sen. Jim Justice, WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey Exchange Jabs Over Greenbrier Deal

US Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) may share a political party, but their longstanding rivalry has reached a new boiling point over the future of The Greenbrier resort and...

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PGA Tour Champions Suspends Matt Gogel 6 Months for Golf Betting
August 26, 2026

PGA Tour Champions Suspends Matt Gogel 6 Months for Golf Betting

The PGA Tour has suspended Champions Tour golfer Matt Gogel for six months for betting on professional golf tournaments in which he was not competing. Matt Gogel States hits a tee shot during the second...

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Ocean Casino Resort Partners With Eagles Center Cam Jurgens on Exclusive ‘Jurgy’ Jerky
August 26, 2026

Ocean Casino Resort Partners With Eagles Center Cam Jurgens on Exclusive ‘Jurgy’ Jerky

Ocean Casino Resort is betting on Philadelphia Eagles fandom ahead of the 2026 NFL season, teaming up with lineman Cam Jurgens on a special-edition beef jerky being sold at the Boardwalk property. Philadelphia Eagles center...

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Steve Wynn Recalls Golden Nugget Commercial with Dolly Parton, a ‘Deliciously Gifted Woman’
August 26, 2026

Steve Wynn Recalls Golden Nugget Commercial with Dolly Parton, a ‘Deliciously Gifted Woman’

Steve Wynn is reflecting on his longtime friendship with Dolly Parton, the American icon who died this week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Steve Wynn and Dolly Parton star...

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DraftKings Aggressively Markets Prediction Platform in California, Sports Betting’s Holy Grail
August 26, 2026

DraftKings Aggressively Markets Prediction Platform in California, Sports Betting’s Holy Grail

Sports betting remains strictly illegal in California, but state residents are increasingly using prediction markets to wager real money on the Dodgers, 49ers, and other top teams. The Los Angeles skyline is pictured with palm...

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Atlantic County Economic Alliance Says Conventions Key to Atlantic City’s Future
August 25, 2026

Atlantic County Economic Alliance Says Conventions Key to Atlantic City’s Future

A new report from the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) identifies five key pressures facing the future of Atlantic City and the nine casino resorts that drive the local economy.   A road sign for...

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