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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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Riviera $120M Land Sale Scrapped, Developer Cites Rising Interest Rates
January 3, 2023

Riviera $120M Land Sale Scrapped, Developer Cites Rising Interest Rates

The $120 million agreed-upon transaction between Chilean billionaire Claudio Fischer and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has been abruptly yanked off the table. The two sides in October 2021 announced their tentative...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sardi’s Owner Says Times Square Casino Would Stack Odds Against Theater District
January 3, 2023

Sardi’s Owner Says Times Square Casino Would Stack Odds Against Theater District

Sardi's is a Broadway institution in Manhattan's Theater District. But the famed restaurant's owner, Max Klimavicius, doesn't want a casino coming to the district. 1515 Broadway in Times Square is being targeted for a casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Dealt Problematic Hand with Nongaming Obligations: Analyst
January 3, 2023

Macau Casinos Dealt Problematic Hand with Nongaming Obligations: Analyst

The 10-year gaming concessions that the six Macau casino operators agreed to in November came with conditions that could render the market less attractive. That's according to Ben Lee, a leading gaming analyst who's focused...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tucson Casino Cleared for Construction After President Biden Signs Pascua Tribal Act
January 2, 2023

Tucson Casino Cleared for Construction After President Biden Signs Pascua Tribal Act

Arizona's Tucson area could soon become home to another Native American-owned casino. That's after President Joe Biden signed legislation over the holidays that clears the way for the gaming project. Arizona's Pascua Yaqui Tribe received...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions
January 2, 2023

Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions

Harrington Raceway & Casino in Delaware reopened for business just in time for Saturday's New Year's Eve festivities. But the property -- owned by the Delaware State Fair -- is otherwise keeping quiet on the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery
January 2, 2023

Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery

Macau casinos won MOP42.2 billion -- roughly US$5.25 billion -- in 2022. The six commercial gaming operators saw their gaming income cut by more than half from the prior year, as the casinos won about...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang
December 31, 2022

Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang

Mega Millions last night evaded players for a 22nd consecutive drawing. The winning numbers were 1-3-6-44-51, and the gold Mega Ball 7. The drawing's Megaplier was 3x. Mega Million's final jackpot of $685 million had the...

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Mega Millions Climbs to $685M, Recent Winner Claims Dead Dad Told Him to Play
December 30, 2022

Mega Millions Climbs to $685M, Recent Winner Claims Dead Dad Told Him to Play

The final Mega Millions drawing of the year is just hours away. And the lottery game's largest drawing in the final week of the year continues to balloon. Mega Millions is experiencing a surge in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Paychecks Allegedly Intercepted By Mail Thief
December 30, 2022

Rivers Casino Des Plaines Paychecks Allegedly Intercepted By Mail Thief

Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois believes more than a dozen employee paychecks were intercepted in the mail and illegally cashed. Coowned by Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming and fully operated by the latter,...

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CES Attendees From China Must Test Negative to Enter Las Vegas Tech Show Early
December 29, 2022

CES Attendees From China Must Test Negative to Enter Las Vegas Tech Show Early

The 2023 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is only a week out. The largest and most economically important annual exhibition in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos are eagerly anticipating the return of the first full...

Written by Devin O'Connor