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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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MGM Resorts Shuffles Regional Leadership, Melonie Johnson Back to National Harbor
January 6, 2022

MGM Resorts Shuffles Regional Leadership, Melonie Johnson Back to National Harbor

MGM Resorts is overhauling its leadership of four of the company's casino properties outside of Las Vegas. The casino operator this week announced that Melonie Johnson will return to MGM National Harbor outside DC in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Treasure Chest Casino Near New Orleans Undergoing $95M Upgrade, Expansion
January 6, 2022

Treasure Chest Casino Near New Orleans Undergoing $95M Upgrade, Expansion

The Treasure Chest casino riverboat just north of New Orleans in Kenner, La., is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. Boyd Gaming, owner and operator of five Louisiana riverboats, including Treasure Chest, announced yesterday a...

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Massachusetts Lt. Governor Candidate Says Legalizing Sports Betting a Priority
January 5, 2022

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Candidate Says Legalizing Sports Betting a Priority

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced last month that he will not seek a third term. As a result, a slew of candidates are emerging, and one state lawmaker who plans to be on the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nebraska Casino Bill Seeks to Provide Each Venue 50-Mile Monopoly, Critics Respond
January 5, 2022

Nebraska Casino Bill Seeks to Provide Each Venue 50-Mile Monopoly, Critics Respond

Nebraska casinos are in development after voters signed off on a ballot referendum in 2020. The state's Racing and Gaming Commission approved governing rules for commercial gambling last month, but a forthcoming bill seeks to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Martha Stewart Coming to Las Vegas Strip with Paris Restaurant
January 5, 2022

Martha Stewart Coming to Las Vegas Strip with Paris Restaurant

The name Martha Stewart might not conjure up thoughts of casinos and the Las Vegas Strip. But that's precisely where the media personality and businesswoman is embarking for her next venture. As Casino.org has been...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Aria Casino Site of Fight Involving R&B Star Jason Derulo, Las Vegas Police Respond
January 5, 2022

Aria Casino Site of Fight Involving R&B Star Jason Derulo, Las Vegas Police Respond

Aria Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was the site of an altercation involving R&B star Jason Derulo early Tuesday morning. TMZ broke the news that two unidentified individuals heckled Derulo as he...

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Coeur D’Alene Casino Becomes Tribal Gaming Test Ground for New Machines
January 4, 2022

Coeur D’Alene Casino Becomes Tribal Gaming Test Ground for New Machines

Coeur d'Alene Casino in northwestern Idaho has opened what's believed to be the tribal gaming industry's first-ever testing ground. The Worley, Id., tribally owned and operated casino says its "Discovery Den," which opened on New...

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Steve Wynn Saga: Nevada Regulators Still Want to Punish Ex-Casino Tycoon
January 4, 2022

Steve Wynn Saga: Nevada Regulators Still Want to Punish Ex-Casino Tycoon

Steve Wynn departed the gaming industry nearly four years ago. But officials in Nevada continue to seek legal authority to punish the now 79-year-old for his alleged conduct while he headed one of the world's...

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Macau Quarantine-Free Travel With Hong Kong Delayed Indefinitely by Omicron
January 4, 2022

Macau Quarantine-Free Travel With Hong Kong Delayed Indefinitely by Omicron

Macau and Hong Kong officials have been hoping to resume cross-border travel between the two Chinese Special Administrative Regions (SAR) for months without quarantine requirements. But the COVID-19 omicron variant has greatly set back those...

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Ontario Casinos Shutter on Omicron Spread, iGaming Soon Coming
January 4, 2022

Ontario Casinos Shutter on Omicron Spread, iGaming Soon Coming

Ontario casinos are once again closed on provincial orders, as omicron COVID-19 spread escalates. Ontario Premier Doug Ford yesterday issued a dire warning to residents in Canada's most populous province. The Progressive Conservative advised of...

Written by Devin O'Connor