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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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Casino Mask Mandates Back Ahead of Holidays, as COVID-19 Numbers Climb
November 24, 2021

Casino Mask Mandates Back Ahead of Holidays, as COVID-19 Numbers Climb

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving after a nearly unthinkable 2020 holiday that resulted in most staying put at home. For those who are thinking about stopping at a casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Quarantine-Free for All of Mainland China, But Hong Kong Remains on Hold
November 24, 2021

Macau Quarantine-Free for All of Mainland China, But Hong Kong Remains on Hold

Macau's borders are finally open without quarantine for people arriving from anywhere in mainland China. After nearly two years of such mandatory health observations - which typically required incoming travelers to quarantine for at least...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Matt Maddox to Explore Non-Gaming Ventures Post-Wynn Resorts Leadership
November 23, 2021

Matt Maddox to Explore Non-Gaming Ventures Post-Wynn Resorts Leadership

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox, 46, shocked the gaming industry earlier this month when he announced he would depart the casino company at the end of January 2022. Wynn Resorts Chairman Phil Satre this week...

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Slidell Casino Lawsuit Hearing Scheduled, as Delayed Louisiana Election Day Nears
November 23, 2021

Slidell Casino Lawsuit Hearing Scheduled, as Delayed Louisiana Election Day Nears

Arguments will be heard next week in a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure that would ask St. Tammany Parish voters if they support a commercial casino for Slidell. Louisiana's 2021 general election day is December...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Detroit Casinos Reimplement Mandatory Face Masks, as COVID-19 Cases Rise
November 23, 2021

Detroit Casinos Reimplement Mandatory Face Masks, as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Detroit casinos are once again requiring guests to wear face masks while indoors. The operating changes come amid a fall surge of COVID-19 cases. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and Greektown Casino-Hotel are requiring...

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Hollywood Casino Morgantown Plans December Open, Indoor Smoking Still On Table
November 23, 2021

Hollywood Casino Morgantown Plans December Open, Indoor Smoking Still On Table

Hollywood Casino Morgantown is set to open at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Penn National Gaming (PNG), the oldest gaming operator in the state, secured the Category 4 "satellite" casino license during an April 2020...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Eliminating Free Valet Parking, Hints at Business Struggles
November 22, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas Eliminating Free Valet Parking, Hints at Business Struggles

Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June after Malaysia-based parent company Genting Group invested $4.1 billion into its realization. When it opened, Resorts World said free self and valet parking would be an amenity staple...

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All Nine Atlantic City Casinos Profitable in Third Quarter, as Gaming Recovery Continues
November 22, 2021

All Nine Atlantic City Casinos Profitable in Third Quarter, as Gaming Recovery Continues

Atlantic City casinos each posted a profit in the third quarter of 2021, a strong sign that the beachfront gaming industry is alive and well. The good news comes nearly two years after the COVID-19...

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Oakland A’s Make Offer on Las Vegas Land, Site Could Become Future MLB Ballpark
November 22, 2021

Oakland A’s Make Offer on Las Vegas Land, Site Could Become Future MLB Ballpark

The Oakland A's aren't fully committed to staying in California's Bay Area. That was made evident last week by the MLB team making an offer on an unspecified parcel of land in the Las Vegas...

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Slidell Casino Question in Legal Limbo Following Appellate Court Ruling
November 22, 2021

Slidell Casino Question in Legal Limbo Following Appellate Court Ruling

The odds have lengthened that voters in Slidell, Louisiana will see a ballot question next month on bringing a casino resort to the area. That's following a ruling last week in the US First Circuit...

Written by Devin O'Connor