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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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Reno Casino Gambler Hits Biggest Jackpot Ever in ‘Biggest Little City in the World’
April 4, 2023

Reno Casino Gambler Hits Biggest Jackpot Ever in ‘Biggest Little City in the World’

A gambler in Reno has set a new local jackpot record after winning a more than $14 million prize over the weekend while playing at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The Reno resident was gambling...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tony Hsieh Emaciated, Holding Whippet in Photo Taken Two Months Before 2020 Death
April 4, 2023

Tony Hsieh Emaciated, Holding Whippet in Photo Taken Two Months Before 2020 Death

Tony Hsieh, the late Zappos CEO who died suddenly in November 2020, appears emaciated and is shown holding a whippet inhalant canister in a newly released photograph. Hsieh died tragically at age 46 while visiting...

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Caesars Virginia Struggling to Staff Up Ahead of Temporary Casino Opening
April 3, 2023

Caesars Virginia Struggling to Staff Up Ahead of Temporary Casino Opening

Caesars Virginia in Danville is calling on all gaming industry professionals who are looking for a new career. The casino under development is also open to training new workers, so long as they have an...

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Masters Odds: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Betting Favorites for 2023 Green Jacket
April 3, 2023

Masters Odds: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Betting Favorites for 2023 Green Jacket

It's officially Masters week, the favorite tournament of the year for many golf fans. And with the ongoing PGA Tour versus LIV Golf controversy, plus Tiger's highly anticipated return to Augusta National, the 2023 edition...

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Studio City Casino Indoor Water Park Ready to Open on Macau’s Cotai Strip
April 3, 2023

Studio City Casino Indoor Water Park Ready to Open on Macau’s Cotai Strip

Studio City, a sprawling casino and entertainment resort on Macau's luxurious Cotai Strip, is ready to debut its newest attraction, an indoor water park that will be open 365 days a year. The facility will...

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Ilani Casino Resort Tribe Considering Dropping Mohegan as Gaming Operator
April 3, 2023

Ilani Casino Resort Tribe Considering Dropping Mohegan as Gaming Operator

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Washington state, which owns the ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, shocked its more than 3,600 members last week by announcing that tribal officials are mulling a decision to separate from...

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Macau Casinos Post Best Gaming Month Since January 2020, March Win $1.6B
April 1, 2023

Macau Casinos Post Best Gaming Month Since January 2020, March Win $1.6B

Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP12.738 billion (US$1.58 billion) in March 2023. It's the highest monthly haul for the Chinese casino hub since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019....

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Swap Jazz Clubs for Nonsmoking Casinos
March 31, 2023

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Swap Jazz Clubs for Nonsmoking Casinos

Royal Caribbean has been quietly converting its jazz clubs into small casino parlors in recent months, the Royal Caribbean Blog website reports. The world's second-largest cruise line operator behind Carnival, Royal Caribbean's fleet consists of...

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Morgan Stanley: Philippines Asking Price for State-Owned Casinos Too Pricey
March 31, 2023

Morgan Stanley: Philippines Asking Price for State-Owned Casinos Too Pricey

Investment bank Morgan Stanley said in an advisory note this week that the Philippines government seeking nearly $1.5 billion for its state-owned land-based casinos is likely a bit rich. The Philippines is home to commercial...

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Steve Wynn Discounts Beverly Hills Mansion Listing Price by $15M, Now Offered for $85M
March 30, 2023

Steve Wynn Discounts Beverly Hills Mansion Listing Price by $15M, Now Offered for $85M

Former casino tycoon Steve Wynn has been trying to sell his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion, one of the most expensive private residencies in the US, since early 2021. More than two years later, and with...

Written by Devin O'Connor