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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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Connecticut Budget Bill May Compensate East Windsor For Casino Loss
June 14, 2021

Connecticut Budget Bill May Compensate East Windsor For Casino Loss

Connecticut lawmakers are considering allocating millions of dollars annually to East Windsor after the town lost out in the state's expansion of tribal gaming. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) last month signed new Class III...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Woman Found Dead in Hard Rock Atlantic City Casino Hotel Room, Boyfriend Sought
June 14, 2021

Woman Found Dead in Hard Rock Atlantic City Casino Hotel Room, Boyfriend Sought

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City was the site of a gruesome murder last Friday night.  Atlantic City Police responded to the boardwalk casino resort on June 11 at approximately 9:45 pm. Law enforcement...

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Missouri Companies Engaged in No-Chance Gaming Increase Political Lobbying
June 14, 2021

Missouri Companies Engaged in No-Chance Gaming Increase Political Lobbying

Two companies in Missouri that are deeply invested in so-called "no-chance" gaming are again donating to state lawmakers. Torch Electronics manufactures what the company calls no-chance gaming machines. The slot look-alikes differ from the casino...

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Illinois Casino Union Bill Signed, Mandates Gaming Venue Labor Agreements
June 11, 2021

Illinois Casino Union Bill Signed, Mandates Gaming Venue Labor Agreements

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed legislation this week that requires state casinos to allow their workers to enter into labor agreements.  Senate Bill 1360 passed the Illinois General Assembly last month. The legislation, which...

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Yokohama Casino Resort Submission Period Ends, Genting Front-Runner
June 11, 2021

Yokohama Casino Resort Submission Period Ends, Genting Front-Runner

Yokohama has concluded its request-for-proposal submission period for its potential integrated casino resort development. Japan's second-largest city by population, Yokohama and the Kanagawa Prefecture announced today that it is no longer accepting development schemes from...

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Encore Las Vegas Calling All Very Important Pups to Strip Casino Resort
June 11, 2021

Encore Las Vegas Calling All Very Important Pups to Strip Casino Resort

Encore Las Vegas is the latest casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip to invite guests to bring along their furry four-legged friends. Saying the property is now dog-friendly, Encore's VIP (very important pup) program...

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Wynn Las Vegas President Marilyn Spiegel to Retire, Company Announces Leadership Reshuffle
June 10, 2021

Wynn Las Vegas President Marilyn Spiegel to Retire, Company Announces Leadership Reshuffle

Wynn Las Vegas President Marilyn Spiegel is departing the casino firm for a second time.  In a memo circulated to Wynn Resorts employees and obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, company CEO Matt Maddox revealed...

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Doral Implements Gambling Ban in Effort to Block Trump Resort Casino
June 10, 2021

Doral Implements Gambling Ban in Effort to Block Trump Resort Casino

The Doral, Florida City Council is taking proactive measures to make sure it's much more difficult for a casino to come to town. Last night, the council voted 4-0 in favor of an ordinance that...

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New Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chair Not Gung-Ho on Continuing Casino Effort
June 10, 2021

New Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chair Not Gung-Ho on Continuing Casino Effort

Freshly inaugurated Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Chairman Brian Weeden isn't as enthusiastic on a casino resort as his predecessors. Weeden beat out three others last month to lead the Massachusetts tribe. The position became vacant...

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Mohegan Sun Agrees to $60K Fine for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Opening
June 10, 2021

Mohegan Sun Agrees to $60K Fine for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Opening

The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has agreed to pay Nevada $60,000 for COVID-19 violations incurred on its opening night in March. In a complaint brought against the casino by the Nevada...

Written by Devin O'Connor