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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 Casinos Celebrate New Gaming Law, Industry Remaining at Six Players
January 17, 2022

Macau Casinos Celebrate New Gaming Law, Industry Remaining at Six Players

Macau casinos are rejoicing. That's following last Friday's news by the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) government that it will maintain status quo when it comes to the number of licensed gaming operators. Macau surprised...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to Use Federal Funds to Widen I-15 Tropicana Overpass
January 15, 2022

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to Use Federal Funds to Widen I-15 Tropicana Overpass

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) says money distributed to the state under the federal government's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will be used to help complete the I-15 Tropicana Project in Las Vegas. The bill was...

Written by Devin O'Connor
2021 Atlantic City Casino Revenue Within Five Percent of 2019
January 14, 2022

2021 Atlantic City Casino Revenue Within Five Percent of 2019

Atlantic City casinos won more than $2.55 billion from gamblers in 2021. The brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) number is only 4.9 percent short of the $2.68 billion the same nine casinos generated in pre-pandemic...

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‘Dateline’ Ted Binion Episode Documents Mysterious Death of Las Vegas Casino Heir
January 14, 2022

‘Dateline’ Ted Binion Episode Documents Mysterious Death of Las Vegas Casino Heir

Tonight's new two-hour Dateline episode on NBC documents the mysterious death of Ted Binion, the heir of his father Benny Binion's gaming empire in Las Vegas. Ted Binion died on September 17, 1998, at the...

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BetMGM Sportsbook at Arizona Cardinals NFL Stadium Begins Construction
January 14, 2022

BetMGM Sportsbook at Arizona Cardinals NFL Stadium Begins Construction

The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals, is officially under construction in Glendale in that state. BetMGM, the sports betting and iGaming unit of MGM Resorts announced this week...

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.95B Net Loss in 2021 Fiscal Year
January 14, 2022

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.95B Net Loss in 2021 Fiscal Year

Las Vegas Strip casinos were dealt a bad hand with COVID-19. Numbers released this week by the state Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reveal just how severe the pandemic's impact has been. While statewide gross gaming...

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Republicans Threaten Debate Boycott, Presidential Commission Headed by AGA Founder
January 13, 2022

Republicans Threaten Debate Boycott, Presidential Commission Headed by AGA Founder

The Republican National Committee (RNC) warned today that it's considering boycotting all debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). In a letter addressed to Frank Fahrenkopf and Kenneth Wollack, co-chairs of the CPD,...

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Richmond Casino Rejection Latest Blow to Black Community, Mayor Claims
January 13, 2022

Richmond Casino Rejection Latest Blow to Black Community, Mayor Claims

A $565 million Richmond casino referendum was closely rejected during the November 2021 election, with more affluent neighborhoods being cited for the project's dismissal. The mayor of the Virginia capital says the outcome was yet...

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Wynn Resorts COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit to Continue After Judge Rejects Dismissal
January 13, 2022

Wynn Resorts COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit to Continue After Judge Rejects Dismissal

Wynn Resorts is seeking compensation for losses incurred from operating disruptions caused by COVID-19. But its insurer is refusing to pay. The Encore and Wynn Las Vegas owner and operator brought a lawsuit last June...

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Macau Casino Licenses Issued in 2022 Could Include Hengqin Island Investments
January 13, 2022

Macau Casino Licenses Issued in 2022 Could Include Hengqin Island Investments

Macau casino operators are set to see their coveted gaming licenses expire in June. Industry analysts at JPMorgan believe the six companies would be smart to include non-gaming investments on nearby Hengqin Island when submitting...

Written by Devin O'Connor