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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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Staffing App Goodwrx Cofounded by Former Caesars CEO Partners with Las Vegas Union
March 18, 2022

Staffing App Goodwrx Cofounded by Former Caesars CEO Partners with Las Vegas Union

Goodwrx, a staffing app in Las Vegas that links workers with casino resorts and other businesses, has reached a partnership with the leading union in Southern Nevada. Goodwrx was cofounded last fall by Mark Frissora,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Lottery Bill Progresses, But Clock Ticking on Legislative Session
March 18, 2022

Alabama Lottery Bill Progresses, But Clock Ticking on Legislative Session

Legislation to establish a state-run lottery in Alabama found favor in a House committee this week. The bill now moves to the full chamber floor for consideration. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee yesterday...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Draw Masters Action Despite Long Odds of Playing
March 18, 2022

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Draw Masters Action Despite Long Odds of Playing

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month's Masters isn't exactly surprising. What...

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Spirit Airlines Expands Las Vegas Operations Ahead of Frontier Merger
March 17, 2022

Spirit Airlines Expands Las Vegas Operations Ahead of Frontier Merger

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are working towards merging the two ultra low-cost carriers (ULCC) through a proposed $6.6 billion alignment. And ahead of the fusion, the two airlines are expanding their Las Vegas operations....

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Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Days Could Be Numbered, as Clean Indoor Air Loophole May Close
March 17, 2022

Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Days Could Be Numbered, as Clean Indoor Air Loophole May Close

The Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 provided casinos with an exemption that allows them to designate up to 50% of their floor space for inside smoking. Two Democratic state lawmakers want to end...

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Las Vegas Casino Union Appoints New Leadership Following Geoconda Argüello-Kline Resignation
March 17, 2022

Las Vegas Casino Union Appoints New Leadership Following Geoconda Argüello-Kline Resignation

The leading casino union in Las Vegas has a trio of new leaders. Their appointments come after Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Geoconda Argüello-Kline announced last month that she would be stepping down after leading the powerful...

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Atlantic City Brick-and-Mortar February Revenue Improves, Casinos Look to Warm Months
March 16, 2022

Atlantic City Brick-and-Mortar February Revenue Improves, Casinos Look to Warm Months

Atlantic City casinos won $212.4 million on their floors last month, which is 8% better -- or roughly $15.7 million -- than February 2019. Casino win last month was also 43% higher than February 2021....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Challenger Video Game Betting App Backed by Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren
March 16, 2022

Challenger Video Game Betting App Backed by Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren

Jim Murren, who led MGM Resorts as CEO for a dozen years before departing the casino giant to head up Nevada's private-sector COVID-19 task force in 2020, is investing in a software firm that seeks...

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Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Spurs Tribal Fight, as Lobbying Intensifies
March 16, 2022

Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Spurs Tribal Fight, as Lobbying Intensifies

The lone Arkansas casino license earmarked for Pope County has caused a political clash between rival Native American tribes. In November, a long and contentious legal dispute in Arkansas was finally resolved, with the Cherokee...

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Macau Casinos Could Be Required to Disclose Major Financial Decisions
March 15, 2022

Macau Casinos Could Be Required to Disclose Major Financial Decisions

Macau casinos will be governed by a new set of regulatory conditions next year. One potential governing matter proposed would require the six casino concessionaires to disclose any "major financial decision" to the local enclave...

Written by Devin O'Connor