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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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Slidell Casino Opponents Spew False Info, St. Tammany Parish Officials Claim
December 3, 2021

Slidell Casino Opponents Spew False Info, St. Tammany Parish Officials Claim

Voters in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish are deciding whether to authorize a single commercial casino development in Slidell on the Lakeshore Marina. Local government officials say opponents to the gaming project have included dishonest information...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Evolution Gaming Named in Vietnam Bust of Alleged Illegal $3.8B Online Gambling Ring
December 3, 2021

Evolution Gaming Named in Vietnam Bust of Alleged Illegal $3.8B Online Gambling Ring

Evolution Gaming, a subsidiary of Evolution AB in Sweden, was reportedly involved in a massive illegal online gambling ring in Vietnam that allegedly involved some $3.8 billion in revenue. Evolution Gaming is facing a regulatory...

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MGM Resorts Pondering New Casino on Las Vegas Strip’s Southern End
December 2, 2021

MGM Resorts Pondering New Casino on Las Vegas Strip’s Southern End

MGM Resorts is increasingly optimistic regarding the future of the Las Vegas Strip's southern end. One of its top executives said this week that more developments in the area could be forthcoming. MGM Resorts, the...

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Alvin Chau Officially Resigns as Suncity Boss, Analysts See End of Macau Junkets
December 2, 2021

Alvin Chau Officially Resigns as Suncity Boss, Analysts See End of Macau Junkets

Alvin Chau is officially no longer part of the Suncity Group, the VIP junket business in Macau that made him a billionaire. Chau was detained in Macau on various allegations of conducting illegal cross-border gaming...

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Blackstone Considers Another Bid on Crown Resorts, Gets Research
December 2, 2021

Blackstone Considers Another Bid on Crown Resorts, Gets Research

Embattled Australian casino operator Crown Resorts is handing over confidential information regarding its player databases and other non-public information to Blackstone Group. That will allow the private equity giant to consider yet another bid for...

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Dr. Oz Senate Odds Strong, TV Doc Betting Front-Runner in Pennsylvania
December 2, 2021

Dr. Oz Senate Odds Strong, TV Doc Betting Front-Runner in Pennsylvania

Mehmet Cengiz Öz, better known as Dr. Oz, announced this week his candidacy for Pennsylvania's forthcoming vacant US Senate seat. Political bettors like his chances. Dr. Oz became a household name many years ago when...

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Adele Caesars Palace Residency ‘Big Win’ for Las Vegas Strip Casino Giant
December 1, 2021

Adele Caesars Palace Residency ‘Big Win’ for Las Vegas Strip Casino Giant

Adele's career is hotter than ever and this week, Caesars announced they'll get a slice. Adele and Caesars Entertainment this week delivered the biggest entertainment news out of Las Vegas in recent memory by announcing...

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Wisconsin Sports Betting Begins at Oneida Casino in Green Bay
December 1, 2021

Wisconsin Sports Betting Begins at Oneida Casino in Green Bay

People in Wisconsin can finally gamble on sports legally after the first wager was placed this week at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay, adjacent to the city's international airport. The Oneida Nation reached a...

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Macau Casinos Win $844M in November, as Chinese Gaming Hub Remains in Chaos
December 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Win $844M in November, as Chinese Gaming Hub Remains in Chaos

Macau casinos combined to win MOP6.75 billion (US$844 million) off gamblers last month, a marginal 0.01 percent increase on November 2020, but 55 percent better than October. Macau's six licensed commercial casino operators experienced their...

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Nevada Casinos Eclipse $1B Again, Las Vegas Room Rates Higher
December 1, 2021

Nevada Casinos Eclipse $1B Again, Las Vegas Room Rates Higher

Nevada casinos continued their winning ways in October, as the state gaming industry surpassed $1 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for an eighth consecutive month. Statewide GGR totaled more than $1.22 billion, which represented...

Written by Devin O'Connor