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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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French Hotelier Accor Group Building $300M Casino Resort in the Philippines
March 18, 2024

French Hotelier Accor Group Building $300M Casino Resort in the Philippines

French hotelier Accor International Group recently broke ground on its $300 million casino resort in Subic Bay, a popular weekend getaway destination for Metro Manila residents. Accor began construction of the resort casino last week....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Diamond Inn Auction Fails to Find Buyer for Las Vegas Strip Real Estate
March 17, 2024

Diamond Inn Auction Fails to Find Buyer for Las Vegas Strip Real Estate

An auction for the former Diamond Inn Motel on the Las Vegas Strip's southern end failed to find a buyer willing to pony up the $12.5 million minimum asking price. Alabama-based real estate auction house...

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Wynn New York City Renderings Released, $12B Project Reimagines West Side
March 15, 2024

Wynn New York City Renderings Released, $12B Project Reimagines West Side

Renderings for Wynn New York City, an approximately $5.7 billion part of a proposed $12 billion mixed-used development expansion of Hudson Yards on Manhattan's West Side, have been released. Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts has teamed...

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Macau’s Iconic The 13 Hotel Hits Market: Failed Resort Sparks Surprising Interest
March 15, 2024

Macau’s Iconic The 13 Hotel Hits Market: Failed Resort Sparks Surprising Interest

The 13 Macau, the failed ultra-luxury resort that never secured a gaming license and ultimately led its parent company into bankruptcy, has been put on the market. Global commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle...

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Coushatta Casino Resort Ups the Ante: Unveils New $150M Luxury Hotel Expansion
March 15, 2024

Coushatta Casino Resort Ups the Ante: Unveils New $150M Luxury Hotel Expansion

The Coushatta Casino Resort will break ground next week on its biggest expansion project in years -- a $150 million luxury hotel with 204 guest rooms and suites. Louisiana's largest casino, the Coushatta Casino Resort,...

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Pleads With Government Officials to Repair Beach Erosion
March 15, 2024

Hard Rock Atlantic City Pleads With Government Officials to Repair Beach Erosion

Hard Rock Atlantic City revealed this week it likely won't be able to open its Beach Bar this summer. That's because of significant erosion incurred over the winter months along the Boardwalk's northern end. Mike...

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Tabcorp CEO Resigns Amid ‘Inappropriate and Offensive Language’
March 14, 2024

Tabcorp CEO Resigns Amid ‘Inappropriate and Offensive Language’

Off-the-cuff remarks allegedly made by Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild that a co-worker found inappropriate have cost the longtime gaming executive his job. Tabcorp, the Australian racing and betting giant, announced Thursday that Rytenskild has tendered...

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Maryland iGaming Bill Set for House Vote, Senate Leaders Maintain Opposition
March 14, 2024

Maryland iGaming Bill Set for House Vote, Senate Leaders Maintain Opposition

Maryland iGaming legislation passed the House Ways and Means Committee by a 15-7 vote on Wednesday. The online casino gaming statute now moves to the full House floor. That's where it will need to be...

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Mega Millions Reminds Players About Lottery Scams as Jackpot Balloons to $792M
March 14, 2024

Mega Millions Reminds Players About Lottery Scams as Jackpot Balloons to $792M

Officials with the Mega Millions Consortium are reminding players about lottery scams as the game's jackpot continues to grow nearer the 10-digit mark. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and...

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Osaka Prefecture Considers Foreigner Entry Tax Ahead of MGM Casino, 2025 Expo
March 14, 2024

Osaka Prefecture Considers Foreigner Entry Tax Ahead of MGM Casino, 2025 Expo

Osaka government officials are considering placing a levy on foreigners who enter the prefecture. The Japan Times reports that Osaka Prefecture Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura supports charging foreigners a small entry fee. The news outlet reports...

Written by Devin O'Connor