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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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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inks Deal for New York Internet Casino Market Access
February 24, 2021

Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inks Deal for New York Internet Casino Market Access

Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has struck a deal with Tioga Downs Casino Resort in New York. The partnership gives GNOG market access to operate an online casino should the state one day move to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
High Street Betting Shops to Reopen April 12, as PM Johnson Unveils Economic Restart
February 23, 2021

High Street Betting Shops to Reopen April 12, as PM Johnson Unveils Economic Restart

English betting shops have been closed since January 5, but there is hope on the horizon for the high street businesses. Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week unveiled his "roadmap to reopen the country." The...

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Macau Targeting 2025 for Cotai Strip to Hengqin Island Rail Line
February 23, 2021

Macau Targeting 2025 for Cotai Strip to Hengqin Island Rail Line

Officials in Macau are targeting 2025 to complete a railway transportation system linking the islands of Cotai and Hengqin. The Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) rail system currently serves much of the Cotai area. The...

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Bally’s Ups Richmond, Virginia Stakes, Presents $650M Casino Proposal
February 23, 2021

Bally’s Ups Richmond, Virginia Stakes, Presents $650M Casino Proposal

Add Bally's Corporation to the list of casino operators interested in investing in Richmond, Va. This week, officials in Richmond confirmed the interest of The Cordish Companies and another pitch from a partnership between Urban...

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Richmond Casino Proposals Arrive, Cordish Pitches $600M Gaming Resort
February 22, 2021

Richmond Casino Proposals Arrive, Cordish Pitches $600M Gaming Resort

Voters in Richmond, Va., will decide next November whether they want to authorize a casino resort to ignite economic growth in the state capital. The local ballot referendum will include specifics on the casino to...

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Las Vegas Rumor Mill: ‘Hamilton’ Coming to Caesars Strip Casino Resort
February 22, 2021

Las Vegas Rumor Mill: ‘Hamilton’ Coming to Caesars Strip Casino Resort

A leading Las Vegas insider says the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton might be coming to the Strip on a permanent basis. Scott Roeben, aka Mr. Vital Vegas, reports that the Lin-Manuel Miranda production is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Faces New Inquiry, Interim Chair Says Company Will Gain Sydney License
February 22, 2021

Crown Resorts Faces New Inquiry, Interim Chair Says Company Will Gain Sydney License

Crown Resorts is facing yet another inquiry by a government in Australia. Officials in Victoria say they will probe the company to determine whether Crown Resorts is suitable to conduct gaming business in the state....

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Ireland Lawmakers Push Gambling Advertising Ban, Claims Industry ‘Poisoning’ Families
February 21, 2021

Ireland Lawmakers Push Gambling Advertising Ban, Claims Industry ‘Poisoning’ Families

A group of lawmakers in Ireland are calling for a ban on gambling advertising everywhere other than in sports. The Labour Party, currently part of the opposition in both legislative houses, believes gambling advertising is...

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Vermont Lawmakers Try Sports Betting Again, Bill Would Authorize Six Online Operators
February 20, 2021

Vermont Lawmakers Try Sports Betting Again, Bill Would Authorize Six Online Operators

The same Vermont lawmakers who unsuccessfully tried to legalize sports betting last year are back at it. Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington) led the sports betting effort in 2020. He was joined by Sens. Christopher Pearson...

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Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Becomes Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Connecticut
February 19, 2021

Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Becomes Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Connecticut

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is one of the largest casino resorts in the world. And as of this morning, it's one of the largest mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in the United States. Owned and operated...

Written by Devin O'Connor