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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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Richmond Casino Referendum Redo Odds Shorten as Virginia Budget Talks Stall
July 7, 2023

Richmond Casino Referendum Redo Odds Shorten as Virginia Budget Talks Stall

The Richmond casino referendum planned for this November's election saw its odds improve this week. That's after lawmakers in the Virginia capital hit a stalemate trying to figure out how to spend a $3.6 billion...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Delaware Park Casino Renovation Expected to Be Ready This Fall
July 6, 2023

Delaware Park Casino Renovation Expected to Be Ready This Fall

A $10 million renovation of the racetrack's casino floor is underway at Delaware Park Casino & Racing in Stanton, Del., southwest of the Wilmington capital. Announced last month, the Delaware Park Casino's overhaul of its...

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Adele Warns Las Vegas Fans: ‘I’ll F***ing Kill You’ for Throwing Items on Stage
July 6, 2023

Adele Warns Las Vegas Fans: ‘I’ll F***ing Kill You’ for Throwing Items on Stage

Adele isn't mincing words in warning her fans not to throw items on the stage while she's performing. Following instances involving fans hurling objects at singers Pink, Bebe Rexha, and Kelsea Ballerini, Adele took a...

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Aria Casino in Las Vegas Sees Maryland Attorney File Discrimination Lawsuit
July 6, 2023

Aria Casino in Las Vegas Sees Maryland Attorney File Discrimination Lawsuit

A Maryland attorney alleges in a federal lawsuit that she was racially discriminated against by security personnel at her host casino hotel. Tamika Hawkins is a Black woman who claims in her lawsuit that she...

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Richmond Comedy Club Swaps Jokes for Jackpots, Will Become Skill Gaming Casino
July 6, 2023

Richmond Comedy Club Swaps Jokes for Jackpots, Will Become Skill Gaming Casino

The owner of a downtown Richmond, Va. comedy club said he held his final show last month. He will now be renovating the venue into a skill gaming casino and charitable gaming enterprise. Michael Sands...

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MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Roadways Deserve Higher Priority in Infrastructure Planning
July 5, 2023

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Roadways Deserve Higher Priority in Infrastructure Planning

MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle believes federal and state governments need to prioritize roadway projects in their infrastructure planning. Writing an op-ed for Fortune, the CEO of Nevada's largest employer says America's...

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Trailblazer Melonie Johnson Helping MGM National Harbor Lift Up Local Community
July 5, 2023

Trailblazer Melonie Johnson Helping MGM National Harbor Lift Up Local Community

Melonie Johnson, president and COO of MGM National Harbor, the casino that generated more gross gaming revenue (GGR) than any other casino outside of Las Vegas last year, reached the top of her industry in...

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s One Millionth Customer Lavished With Free Perks
July 5, 2023

Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s One Millionth Customer Lavished With Free Perks

It didn't take Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia long to welcome its one-millionth guest at the Hampton Roads property. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth, the first permanent casino in the commonwealth, on...

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Macau Pivot Results in Chinese Casino Enclave Turning to Sports
July 4, 2023

Macau Pivot Results in Chinese Casino Enclave Turning to Sports

Macau is amid a renaissance after China President Xi Jinping forced out the junket groups that made the casino enclave the richest gambling market in the world before the COVID-19 pandemic. With junket groups and...

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Deloitte: Sports Struggling to Blend Betting Into Overall Fan Experience
July 4, 2023

Deloitte: Sports Struggling to Blend Betting Into Overall Fan Experience

Researchers at Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, has issued a new report titled "2023 Sports Fan Insights: The Beginning of the Immersive Sports Era." The report contends that professional and college sports...

Written by Devin O'Connor