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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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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Preps to Fend Off Norfolk Competition With Hotel, New GM
September 24, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Preps to Fend Off Norfolk Competition With Hotel, New GM

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is readying to defend its Hampton Roads stronghold on casino gambling A temporary casino will open in nearby Norfolk in September Rivers Portsmouth is constructing its first on-site hotel Rivers Casino Portsmouth...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Can These Guys Break the Guinness World Record for Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours?
September 23, 2025

Can These Guys Break the Guinness World Record for Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours?

Two men are trying to set a Guinness World Record in Las Vegas this Thursday, September 25 Follow along on their attempt to gamble inside at least 75 casinos in 24 hours at this website...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Norfolk Hopes Boyd Casino Will Lead to City Nightlife Revitalization
September 23, 2025

Norfolk Hopes Boyd Casino Will Lead to City Nightlife Revitalization

City officials in Norfolk, Va. hope the casino will spur additional investment The downtown area has little nightlife following a crime crackdown Crime rates have improved, though many nearby residents continue to avoid the city...

Written by Devin O'Connor
¿Podrán estos chicos batir el récord Guinness de más casinos visitados en 24 horas?
September 23, 2025

¿Podrán estos chicos batir el récord Guinness de más casinos visitados en 24 horas?

Dos hombres intentarán batir un récord mundial Guinness en Las Vegas este jueves, 25 de septiembre. Sigue su intento de jugar en al menos 75 casinos en 24 horas en esta página web. Siempre hay...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Empire City, Resorts World, and Hard Rock Will Likely Win New York Licenses
September 23, 2025

MGM Empire City, Resorts World, and Hard Rock Will Likely Win New York Licenses

The bidding war for the three downstate casino licenses will officially end December 1 MGM, Genting, and Hard Rock have emerged as the frontrunners The race for the long-sought-after downstate New York casino licenses is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Will Close Once Typhoon Ragasa Nears Landfall
September 22, 2025

Macau Casinos Will Close Once Typhoon Ragasa Nears Landfall

Typhoon Ragasa has its eyes set on Macau Macau casinos will close later today Macau is bracing for yet another powerful tropical cyclone that could force much of the city to shelter in place. Typhoon...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Another New York City Casino Bid Rejected, Freedom Plaza Latest Pitch Ditched
September 22, 2025

Another New York City Casino Bid Rejected, Freedom Plaza Latest Pitch Ditched

There won't be a casino in Manhattan Freedom Plaza was the last remaining casino bid for Manhattan Five casino bids remain for three downstate New York licenses And then there were five remaining downstate New...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Donald Trump’s Former Atlantic City Casino Hotel Listed for Sale
September 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s Former Atlantic City Casino Hotel Listed for Sale

Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is back on the market The former casino hotel has sat vacant since 2014 No asking price is listed A former Atlantic City casino hotel developed and owned by President...

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Macau Economy Flourishing, as Visitation Hits Record, Gaming Continues Rebound
September 22, 2025

Macau Economy Flourishing, as Visitation Hits Record, Gaming Continues Rebound

Macau's economy, unlike China's, is thriving Gaming is rebounding and visitation is at record levels Unemployment is low and GDP is high The economy in Macau is booming, with gross domestic product climbing more than...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Freedom Plaza Casino Amends Bid to Commit Over 1K Affordable Housing Units
September 21, 2025

Freedom Plaza Casino Amends Bid to Commit Over 1K Affordable Housing Units

Freedom Plaza is pledging over 1K affordable housing units The casino bid is targeting Manhattan's Midtown East The $11B project is from Soloviev Group and Mohegan Freedom Plaza, a more than $11 billion bid for...

Written by Devin O'Connor