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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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Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Temporary Gaming Space July 8
March 31, 2022

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Temporary Gaming Space July 8

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will open a temporary gaming venue on July 8. The 30,000-square-foot space will offer guests approximately 900 slot machines, 20 table games, and a sportsbook. The temporary Hard Rock...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Junket Sub-Agent Stole $36M From Deposit Holders, Police Report
March 31, 2022

Macau Junket Sub-Agent Stole $36M From Deposit Holders, Police Report

Macau Judiciary Police revealed during a press conference yesterday that roughly HKD280 million (US$35.8 million) in cash has mysteriously disappeared from junket accounts. Law enforcement detailed that a sub-agent working with multiple junket groups vanished...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Formula 1 Green Lights Las Vegas Grand Prix, Circuit to Traverse the Strip
March 31, 2022

Formula 1 Green Lights Las Vegas Grand Prix, Circuit to Traverse the Strip

Las Vegas has quickly become a premier sports destination, and Formula 1 wants in on the excitement. F1 is the pinnacle of motorsports. Today, the highest class of international racing is glitz- and celebrity-filled arena...

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Nevada Casinos Extend Unprecedented $1B Winning Streak to 12 Months
March 30, 2022

Nevada Casinos Extend Unprecedented $1B Winning Streak to 12 Months

It used to be a thing when Nevada casinos eclipsed the $1 billion mark in a single month. Not anymore. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from Nevada casinos, sports betting, and online poker totaled more than...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan Casinos Lower Gaming Age to 18, Tribe Says Compact Allows Such Provision
March 30, 2022

Michigan Casinos Lower Gaming Age to 18, Tribe Says Compact Allows Such Provision

Michigan casinos owned and operated by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians will soon be open to anyone aged 18 and older. The federally recognized tribe says its decision to lower its gaming age is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Cannabis Hotel Planned, as Consumption Law Presents Budding Opportunities
March 30, 2022

Las Vegas Cannabis Hotel Planned, as Consumption Law Presents Budding Opportunities

Marijuana consumption is legal in Las Vegas. Now, a cannabis hotel could be in the works. Clark County property records show that The Artisan Hotel at 1501 W. Sahara Avenue has been sold for $11.9...

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Station Casinos Accused of Violating Nevada ‘Right to Return,’ 76 Plaintiffs Seek Damages
March 30, 2022

Station Casinos Accused of Violating Nevada ‘Right to Return,’ 76 Plaintiffs Seek Damages

Station Casinos is named in a mass action lawsuit brought by 76 plaintiffs who allege that the Nevada gaming operator has repeatedly violated state law. With the support of the Culinary Union, the mass tort...

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Shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Resort Targeted by New Jersey Investors
March 30, 2022

Shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Resort Targeted by New Jersey Investors

The nearly defunct Imperial Palace Saipan casino could receive new life by way of two investors based in New Jersey. They reportedly have the financial means to revitalize the shuttered multibillion-dollar integrated resort. The Saipan...

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MGM Osaka Resort Receives Required Prefecture and City Approvals for IR Bid
March 29, 2022

MGM Osaka Resort Receives Required Prefecture and City Approvals for IR Bid

MGM Resorts International, through its MGM Japan subsidiary, has been cleared to move forward with presenting its JPY1.08 trillion (US$8.8 billion) integrated resort (IR) concept to Japan's central government. MGM is leading a consortium with...

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Blackstone Crown Resorts Takeover Clears Major Regulatory Hurdle
March 29, 2022

Blackstone Crown Resorts Takeover Clears Major Regulatory Hurdle

The Blackstone Group's AU$8.9 billion (US$6.6 billion) takeover of Australian casino firm Crown Resorts passed its first major regulatory hurdle this week. Crown Resorts revealed today through a regulatory filing made with the Australian Securities...

Written by Devin O'Connor