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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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St. Tammany Parish Council Formally Approves Casino Ballot Referendum
July 2, 2021

St. Tammany Parish Council Formally Approves Casino Ballot Referendum

It's official. On November 13, voters in St. Tammany Parish will decide whether they wish to lift a ban on commercial gambling and allow a casino resort to be built in Slidell, La. During a...

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Joey Chestnut Heavy Favorite to Woof Down Most Hot Dogs at July 4 Contest
July 1, 2021

Joey Chestnut Heavy Favorite to Woof Down Most Hot Dogs at July 4 Contest

There's no sure thing in sports betting, but Joey Chestnut is about as close as it gets. This Sunday, Chestnut will go for a record 14th victory at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International...

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Macau Casinos Continue Struggle, Gaming Revenue Down 37 Percent in June
July 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Continue Struggle, Gaming Revenue Down 37 Percent in June

Macau casinos struggled in June. Last month, gross gaming revenue (GGR) tumbled 37 percent from May. The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau revealed that the six commercial casino operators won MOP6.5 billion (US$820 million)...

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Pennsylvania Police Charge Two in Presque Isle Downs Casino Bomb Threat
June 30, 2021

Pennsylvania Police Charge Two in Presque Isle Downs Casino Bomb Threat

Pennsylvania State Police arrested two people yesterday for their alleged involvement in making a bomb threat to the Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie.  Norman Antuzzi, 48, of Erie, and Parlee Jo Ferko, 38,...

Written by Devin O'Connor