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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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Manila Casino Resorts Have Resumed Limited Gaming Operations
May 28, 2021

Manila Casino Resorts Have Resumed Limited Gaming Operations

Manila casinos have reopened gaming operations in limited capacities. That's according to the chief gaming regulator in the Philippines. The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed that the four casino resorts in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Jake’s 58 Casino Officially Sold to Suffolk OTB for $120M
May 28, 2021

Jake’s 58 Casino Officially Sold to Suffolk OTB for $120M

Jake's 58 Casino on Long Island officially has a new owner following a $120 million transaction. Delaware North confirmed the news that it has divested the Islandia, NY, casino hotel to Suffolk Off-Track Betting Corporation...

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Mohegan Gaming Names Ray Pineault to Lead Company Through Major Expansion
May 28, 2021

Mohegan Gaming Names Ray Pineault to Lead Company Through Major Expansion

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) will be headed by Ray Pineault, as the tribal casino firm embarks on its most complex expansion in its history. MGE was founded in 1995.  The gaming and hospitality unit...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Continues Celebrity Focus, Sets ‘Kardashian Kloset’ Boutique
May 27, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas Continues Celebrity Focus, Sets ‘Kardashian Kloset’ Boutique

Resorts World Las Vegas is making a large bet that celebrities will lure visitors to its multibillion-dollar integrated casino resort on the Strip's northern end when it opens next month.  The $4.3 billion complex is...

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COVID-19 Restrictions on Massachusetts Casinos Lifting This Weekend
May 27, 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions on Massachusetts Casinos Lifting This Weekend

The three casinos in Massachusetts will soon be free of nearly all state-imposed operating restrictions that were put in place last year ago because of COVID-19. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted Wednesday to lift...

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US Justice Department Wants Steve Wynn to Register as Foreign Lobbyist
May 26, 2021

US Justice Department Wants Steve Wynn to Register as Foreign Lobbyist

Steve Wynn is denying that he ever lobbied the United States government on behalf of a foreign nation. But according to a new report, the US Department of Justice is readying a legal challenge to...

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Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Hiring Hundreds of Casino Workers, Incentives Galore
May 26, 2021

Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Hiring Hundreds of Casino Workers, Incentives Galore

For the 8.1 percent of people unemployed in Connecticut, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are ready to help. The state's two tribal casinos are both looking to fill hundreds of positions. The hiring spree is a...

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Louisiana Committee Again Passes Slidell Casino Bill, but There’s New Controversy
May 26, 2021

Louisiana Committee Again Passes Slidell Casino Bill, but There’s New Controversy

The Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee has, for a second time, backed legislation that would allow voters in St. Tammany Parish to decide if they want to legalize commercial gambling.  The Senate Judiciary B Committee this...

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Portsmouth City Council Approves Rivers Casino, But Hotel Debate Heated
May 26, 2021

Portsmouth City Council Approves Rivers Casino, But Hotel Debate Heated

The Portsmouth City Council this week approved rezoning 57 acres of land located just south of Interstate 264 between McClean Street and Victory Boulevard. The decision clears the way for Rush Street Gaming to move...

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Connecticut Legislature Sends iGaming, Sports Betting Bill to Gov. Ned Lamont
May 26, 2021

Connecticut Legislature Sends iGaming, Sports Betting Bill to Gov. Ned Lamont

Connecticut is a major step closer to legalizing online gaming and sports betting. Late last night, the Connecticut Senate passed House Bill 6451. The House of Representatives earlier approved the legislation 122-21. HB 6451 allows...

Written by Devin O'Connor