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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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The 13 Macau Readying a Comeback, Bankrupt Casino Hotel Said to Be Hiring
November 10, 2025

The 13 Macau Readying a Comeback, Bankrupt Casino Hotel Said to Be Hiring

The 13 Macau was sold earlier this year for pennies on the dollar The new owner is reportedly readying its comeback The 13 Macau is reportedly betting on a comeback. The lavishly planned casino resort,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
BetMGM Expanding Retail Sports Betting Footprint in Puerto Rico
November 10, 2025

BetMGM Expanding Retail Sports Betting Footprint in Puerto Rico

BetMGM is embarking on a wider physical footprint in Puerto Rico The sportsbook has facilitated sports betting on the island since early 2022 BetMGM launched online sports betting in Puerto Rico in June 2023 through...

Written by Devin O'Connor
ESPN Personalities Take Heat for Hawking ‘Solitaire Cash,’ Mobile Game Allegedly Rigged
November 10, 2025

ESPN Personalities Take Heat for Hawking ‘Solitaire Cash,’ Mobile Game Allegedly Rigged

Stephen A. Smith is promoting a mobile gaming app called Solitaire Cash Solitaire Cash has been accused of using computer bots to win money from players ESPNer Mina Kimes has apologized for promoting the game...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crumbling 432 Park Avenue in New York City Has Famous Casino Billionaire Resident
November 8, 2025

Crumbling 432 Park Avenue in New York City Has Famous Casino Billionaire Resident

Lawrence Ho is among 432 Park Avenue's rich and famous tenants The casino billionaire paid $65.16 million for an 83-floor penthouse in 2017 Last month, The New York Times published a damning expose on the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Hampshire: $500 Million Hampton Beach Casino Gains Unanimous Approval
November 7, 2025

New Hampshire: $500 Million Hampton Beach Casino Gains Unanimous Approval

Hampton officials have approved the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom redevelopment The charitable casino space is expected to grow by five times A major redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire has been...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Osage Nation Working With Ozark Officials in Mutually Beneficial Casino Plan
November 7, 2025

Osage Nation Working With Ozark Officials in Mutually Beneficial Casino Plan

The Osage Nation is working with local leaders in Lake Ozark on its casino blueprint The goal is for the tribal casino to be mutually beneficial The federal government still must approve the $100 million...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Norfolk Casino Opens Five Years After City Voters Approved Gaming
November 7, 2025

Norfolk Casino Opens Five Years After City Voters Approved Gaming

Norfolk's casino is finally open, albeit in a limited capacity The Interim Gaming Hall at Harbor Park offers 132 slots but no table games The Norfolk casino has finally opened more than five years after...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Airport Cancels 23 Flights on Day 1 of FAA Restrictions, Departures Otherwise on Time
November 7, 2025

Las Vegas Airport Cancels 23 Flights on Day 1 of FAA Restrictions, Departures Otherwise on Time

Las Vegas is one of the 40 major cities impacted by FAA flight restrictions Most flights at Harry Reid International remain on schedule as of Friday, November 7 Las Vegas airport is largely running on...

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Police: Woman at Washington Tribal Casino Spiked Man’s Drink With Fentanyl, Faces Murder Charge
November 6, 2025

Police: Woman at Washington Tribal Casino Spiked Man’s Drink With Fentanyl, Faces Murder Charge

Police in Washington have charged a 34-year-old woman with murder Police allege the woman spiked a man's drink with fentanyl Prosecutors in Clark County, Wash., north of Portland, allege a 34-year-old woman spiked a man's...

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Minnesota Orders Sweepstakes Casinos to Cease, Utah Fields Class-Action Suits
November 6, 2025

Minnesota Orders Sweepstakes Casinos to Cease, Utah Fields Class-Action Suits

Minnesota's AG has ordered sweepstakes casinos to exit the state by December 1 Utah's federal court has fielded two dozen class-action lawsuits against sweepstakes platforms Sweepstakes casinos continue to be dealt losing hands, as state...

Written by Devin O'Connor