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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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Caesars Palace to Welcome Guests with 15-Foot-Tall Augustus Caesars Statue
July 6, 2021

Caesars Palace to Welcome Guests with 15-Foot-Tall Augustus Caesars Statue

Caesars Palace is totally renovating the Las Vegas Strip casino resort's main entrance. Construction is slated to start in the coming days, and will likely be completed in time for New Year's Eve. The property...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Atlantic City Hires Former Borgata Marketing Exec as VP
July 6, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City Hires Former Borgata Marketing Exec as VP

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has hired gaming industry veteran Michael Woodside as its new vice president of entertainment and marketing services. Woodside is moving from the Marina District to the Boardwalk after...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Lawmaker Seeks Racial Equality in Sports Betting Legalization
July 6, 2021

Massachusetts Lawmaker Seeks Racial Equality in Sports Betting Legalization

A lawmaker in Massachusetts says if the state wants to legalize sports betting, it should do so in a way that allows minorities to participate. State Rep. Orlando Ramos (D-Hamden) says legislation he introduced earlier...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Steve Wynn Struggles to Find Buyers for Las Vegas, Los Angeles Mansions
July 5, 2021

Steve Wynn Struggles to Find Buyers for Las Vegas, Los Angeles Mansions

Billionaire Steve Wynn has seemingly entered the real estate industry since disgracefully exiting the casino business in 2018.  Wynn has found success in Palm Beach, Fla. In March, the former casino tycoon made more than...

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Treasure Island Owner Phil Ruffin to Meet Group Seeking To Bring MLB to Las Vegas
July 5, 2021

Treasure Island Owner Phil Ruffin to Meet Group Seeking To Bring MLB to Las Vegas

Billionaire Phil Ruffin, 87, says a group that is trying to relocate the MLB Oakland A's to Las Vegas wants to speak with him about his land in Southern Nevada. Ruffin, worth an estimated $2...

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Crown Resorts Tells Investors to Expect Financial Loss in 2021 Fiscal Year
July 5, 2021

Crown Resorts Tells Investors to Expect Financial Loss in 2021 Fiscal Year

Crown Resorts is already warning investors that it will report an operating loss in its 2021 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2021. The Australian casino company plans to release the full-year fiscal results on...

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Seminole Tribe Donates $250K to South Florida Condo Collapse Relief Fund
July 3, 2021

Seminole Tribe Donates $250K to South Florida Condo Collapse Relief Fund

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has contributed $250,000 to a relief fund set up for victims of the South Florida condo building collapse. On June 24 at approximately 1:25 am ET, a 12-story residential building...

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Harrah’s Unveils Nebraska Racetrack Plan, $75M Casino Development in Columbus
July 2, 2021

Harrah’s Unveils Nebraska Racetrack Plan, $75M Casino Development in Columbus

Harrah's is coming to Nebraska by way of the Columbus horse racetrack. The casino is coming soon to the Ag Park facility. Columbus Exposition and Racing (CER), owner of the track, announced today that it...

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MGM Resorts Increases Shadow Creek Greens Fee On Most Expensive Public Course
July 2, 2021

MGM Resorts Increases Shadow Creek Greens Fee On Most Expensive Public Course

MGM Resorts just made the nation's most expensive and exclusive public golf course even pricier.  MGM, Las Vegas' largest casino operator, recently unveiled new rates for its esteemed Shadow Creek Golf Course. An 18-hole round...

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Macau Confirms ‘Blue Code’ Quarantine-Free Travel Program with Hong Kong
July 2, 2021

Macau Confirms ‘Blue Code’ Quarantine-Free Travel Program with Hong Kong

Macau health officials confirmed this week a so-called "blue health code" program to allow visitors from Hong Kong to enter the enclave without the need to quarantine upon arrival.  The Macau Novel Coronavirus Response and...

Written by Devin O'Connor