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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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Macau International Flights Resume to Casino Hub, But Entry Remains Limited
January 23, 2022

Macau International Flights Resume to Casino Hub, But Entry Remains Limited

Macau International Airport began welcoming back international flights to the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) effective Monday, January 24. But there won't be a major influx of passenger traffic. Following a 14-day embargo on arriving...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Red Rock Casino Employee Seeks Dismissal of Union Legal Challenge
January 23, 2022

Red Rock Casino Employee Seeks Dismissal of Union Legal Challenge

At least one Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa worker in Las Vegas says her voice was indeed heard during a 2019 unionization effort. And efforts by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to overturn...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Richmond Casino Revote Effort Advances, But Initiative Has Hurdles to Clear
January 21, 2022

Richmond Casino Revote Effort Advances, But Initiative Has Hurdles to Clear

A Richmond City Council committee this week advanced two resolutions that seek to allow the Virginia capital to hold a second vote on a proposed $565 million casino resort. Richmond residents faced a local referendum...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson Leave Behind Lasting Las Vegas Legacy
January 21, 2022

Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson Leave Behind Lasting Las Vegas Legacy

Rock star Meat Loaf and comedian Louie Anderson, two powerhouses in their respective entertainment fields, both died this week. Each celebrity had long ties to Las Vegas and entertained Strip audiences for many years during...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Generates Record Revenue of $4.7B
January 21, 2022

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Generates Record Revenue of $4.7B

The Pennsylvania gaming industry experienced an unprecedented year in 2021, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from all verticals totaled in excess of $4.73 billion. Pennsylvania greatly expanded its gaming market in 2017 by authorizing an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace, Cites COVID-19 Interruptions
January 20, 2022

Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace, Cites COVID-19 Interruptions

Adele shocked her fans and all of Las Vegas this evening by announcing the postponement of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace on the Strip. A little more than 24 hours before the British...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Political Betting Markets ‘Extraordinarily Pessimistic’ About President Biden 2024 Odds
January 20, 2022

Political Betting Markets ‘Extraordinarily Pessimistic’ About President Biden 2024 Odds

Political betting markets aren't exactly bullish on President Joe Biden winning a second term in 2024. Today marks the one-year anniversary of Biden's inauguration. But the American people are not overly pleased with Biden's first...

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DiamondJacks Casino Decision Time Nearing, Louisiana Gaming License at Stake
January 20, 2022

DiamondJacks Casino Decision Time Nearing, Louisiana Gaming License at Stake

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) met today at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to discuss a smattering of topics. One was the uncertainty regarding the future of the shuttered DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Golf Course Once Owned by Billy Walters Targeted for Home Construction
January 20, 2022

Las Vegas Golf Course Once Owned by Billy Walters Targeted for Home Construction

Royal Links Golf Club has likely seen its last round played. The Las Vegas course was once owned by famed sports bettor Billy Walters. The Royal Links Golf Club is located a little more than...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Parx Casino Shippensburg Receives Category 4 Gaming License in Pennsylvania
January 20, 2022

Parx Casino Shippensburg Receives Category 4 Gaming License in Pennsylvania

Parx Casino Shippensburg officially has a gaming license. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously yesterday to award Parx Casino a Category 4 gaming license for its reimagining of a former Lowe's home improvement...

Written by Devin O'Connor