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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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Virginia Native Missy Elliott Urges Richmond Voters to Back $565M Casino Ballot Question
November 1, 2021

Virginia Native Missy Elliott Urges Richmond Voters to Back $565M Casino Ballot Question

Virginia polls open tomorrow, Nov. 2, at 6 am ET. Along with deciding the state's next governor, voters in Richmond will determine the outcome of a $565 million casino resort that has been proposed for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Governor Race Neck-and-Neck, Outcome Could Have 2024 Implications
October 31, 2021

Virginia Governor Race Neck-and-Neck, Outcome Could Have 2024 Implications

With 48 hours to go before Virginia voters elect their next governor, the latest polling shows former Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and businessman Glenn Youngkin (R) in a dead heat. Political bettors aren't sure who...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Resorts World Las Vegas Newest Amenity is 262-Passenger Boeing Dreamliner
October 30, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas Newest Amenity is 262-Passenger Boeing Dreamliner

In June, Resorts World Las Vegas became the newest from-the-ground-up casino to open on the Strip in more than a decade. The $4.3 billion complex has dazzled guests since its June 24 opening. The casino...

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Donald Trump Will Run for President in 2024, Claims Former Chief of Staff
October 29, 2021

Donald Trump Will Run for President in 2024, Claims Former Chief of Staff

Former President Donald Trump will again seek the nation's highest office in 2024. That's according to Mark Meadows, the ex-White House chief of staff who worked for the 45th president from 2020 until President Joe...

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Pledges to Avoid Husband’s Gaming Deals
October 29, 2021

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Pledges to Avoid Husband’s Gaming Deals

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is trying to improve the public perception of the state's highest office. That's following her Democratic predecessor Andrew Cuomo's (D) fall from grace on a myriad of sexual misconduct...

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Urban One CEO Details Richmond Casino Process Should Ballot Referendum Pass
October 29, 2021

Urban One CEO Details Richmond Casino Process Should Ballot Referendum Pass

Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins is ready to place the biggest bet in the multimedia conglomerate's more than four-decade history. But he first needs the support of residents in Virginia's Richmond capital. Liggins and Urban...

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Hard Rock Hopes to Roll Into NYC, New Jersey with Two Casino Resorts
October 28, 2021

Hard Rock Hopes to Roll Into NYC, New Jersey with Two Casino Resorts

Hard Rock International is one of the world's largest operators of integrated casino resorts. The company hopes to soon expand its portfolio to the most populated metro in the United States. Hard Rock, the hospitality...

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Las Vegas’ Odds of Luring MLB A’s Lengthen, as Oakland Supports New Ballpark
October 28, 2021

Las Vegas’ Odds of Luring MLB A’s Lengthen, as Oakland Supports New Ballpark

Las Vegas has quickly become a sports town. The casino capital is now home to two of the big four pro sports leagues. Could baseball be next? The Supreme Court's 2018 repeal of the federal...

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iOS Social Gaming Generated Nearly $1B in US During Pandemic Height, Report Finds
October 28, 2021

iOS Social Gaming Generated Nearly $1B in US During Pandemic Height, Report Finds

It might come as little surprise that social gaming on Apple's iOS platform thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people in the United States sat at home confined to their private residences in an effort...

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Steve Wynn Las Vegas Summerlin Mansion Re-listed at $24.5M
October 28, 2021

Steve Wynn Las Vegas Summerlin Mansion Re-listed at $24.5M

Steve Wynn hasn't been involved in the US gaming industry for more than three years. But his surname will likely forever be synonymous with Las Vegas. However, now the man worth an estimated $3.3 billion...

Written by Devin O'Connor