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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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Fitch: Crown Resorts Regulatory Risks Warrant Negative Rating
September 22, 2021

Fitch: Crown Resorts Regulatory Risks Warrant Negative Rating

Crown Resorts remains the subject of two royal inquiries in Australia regarding its suitability to conduct casino operations. Fitch Ratings, one of the "Big Three" credit rating agencies, said in a note today that the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada’s Longest-Serving Gaming Commissioner Stepping Down
September 22, 2021

Nevada’s Longest-Serving Gaming Commissioner Stepping Down

John Moran Jr., the longest-serving gaming commissioner in Nevada history, is leaving the agency this week after a record 14-year run. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) was established through the 1959 passage of the Nevada...

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Caesars Entertainment Bringing Nobu Hotels and Restaurants to Atlantic City, New Orleans
September 21, 2021

Caesars Entertainment Bringing Nobu Hotels and Restaurants to Atlantic City, New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment and Nobu Hospitality are expanding their partnership in the United States. Caesars revealed plans today for Nobu hotels and restaurants at Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah's New Orleans. The release additionally confirmed a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Operators Seek Clarification Regarding Proposed Regulatory Changes
September 21, 2021

Macau Casino Operators Seek Clarification Regarding Proposed Regulatory Changes

Macau casino operators this week had their first face-to-face with government officials. Those regulators have been tasked with determining changes that will oversee the gaming market's next operating term. Officials from Las Vegas Sands, MGM...

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Las Vegas Tourism Officials Celebrate Easing of International Travel Entry Rules
September 21, 2021

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Celebrate Easing of International Travel Entry Rules

Foreign guests haven't been able to visit the gaming capital since the onset of the pandemic. That will change soon for vaccinated foreigners. Southern Nevada received great news this week, with President Joe Biden's administration...

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Responsible Gaming Education Week 2021 Begins, Poll Finds Positive Views on Industry
September 21, 2021

Responsible Gaming Education Week 2021 Begins, Poll Finds Positive Views on Industry

Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) is underway and runs through Sept. 25. The annual event is tailored towards showcasing and promoting responsible gambling programs and services throughout the industry. Results compiled from two recent polls...

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Kazuo Okada Exhausts Legal Appeals, Must Pay $194K to Universal Entertainment
September 20, 2021

Kazuo Okada Exhausts Legal Appeals, Must Pay $194K to Universal Entertainment

Embattled Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada has been dealt yet another legal defeat in his ongoing battle with Universal Entertainment Corporation. Universal, a gaming conglomerate founded by Okada in 1969, says the Tokyo Supreme Court...

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Oakland A’s to Decide on Las Vegas After World Series, Team Visits Sin City for Sixth Time
September 20, 2021

Oakland A’s to Decide on Las Vegas After World Series, Team Visits Sin City for Sixth Time

The Oakland A's MLB franchise says it will decide on whether to pursue relocating to Las Vegas after the World Series concludes in late October or early November. The A's are considering following their former...

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Wife of Convicted Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Voices Opposition to Penn State Casino
September 18, 2021

Wife of Convicted Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Voices Opposition to Penn State Casino

Dottie Sandusky, the wife of convicted sex offender Jerry Sandusky, is stepping up to voice her opposition to a casino being built near the Penn State University campus. The 78-year-old recently submitted comments to the...

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Tokyo Odds of Entering Japan Casino Pool Remain Long, Leading Observer Says
September 18, 2021

Tokyo Odds of Entering Japan Casino Pool Remain Long, Leading Observer Says

Tokyo would be a most ideal setting for a multibillion-dollar integrated resort (IR) casino development. But Japan's capital city has thus far remained on the sidelines. Japan is slowly inching towards becoming a nation with...

Written by Devin O'Connor