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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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Upstate New York Video Lottery Casino Targets Early 2022 Opening
June 7, 2021

Upstate New York Video Lottery Casino Targets Early 2022 Opening

A new casino in Upstate New York at the Newburgh Mall is targeting an early 2022 opening.  Empire Resorts, the parent company that owns and operates Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, N.Y., says it hopes...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Gamblers Playing at Record Levels After COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
June 7, 2021

Maryland Gamblers Playing at Record Levels After COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

Maryland's six casinos won more money from gamblers in May than they have in any other single month in the state gaming industry's history. The first legal bet was wagered in September of 2010. May...

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Australian Financial Crimes Watchdog Widens Crown Resorts Probe, Adds Star
June 7, 2021

Australian Financial Crimes Watchdog Widens Crown Resorts Probe, Adds Star

The financial crimes investigation into Crown Resorts is expanding, as anti-money laundering regulators are now looking into the company's Perth casino. Crown has been under investigation by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC)...

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The 13 Macau Faces Insolvency After Creditor Demands $423M Payment
June 5, 2021

The 13 Macau Faces Insolvency After Creditor Demands $423M Payment

The 13 Macau, a $1.6 billion fiscal disaster, is inching closer towards bankruptcy after one of its leading creditors issued a demand to the resort's parent company to be immediately repaid.  In securities filings with...

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New Jersey Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Used Atlantic City Casinos to Launder Meth Money
June 4, 2021

New Jersey Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Used Atlantic City Casinos to Launder Meth Money

New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating an Atlantic City man who is wanted on numerous charges. Law enforcement says Jordan Ragland, 29, is on the run. The Atlantic City...

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MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Las Vegas ‘On Fire’
June 4, 2021

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Las Vegas ‘On Fire’

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle says business in Las Vegas -- the casino operator's most critical market -- is back. Speaking at the Bernstein 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Hornbuckle said he's impressed with the...

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Clark County Again Uses Reserve Fund to Make Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment
June 2, 2021

Clark County Again Uses Reserve Fund to Make Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment

Clark County and the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee once promised substantial economic benefits for the region by raising the hotel occupancy tax on casino resorts. This was done in order to help fund a...

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Matthew McConaughey Texas Gubernatorial Odds Lengthen Following Trump Endorsement
June 2, 2021

Matthew McConaughey Texas Gubernatorial Odds Lengthen Following Trump Endorsement

Actor Matthew McConaughey continues to mull a gubernatorial run in his home state of Texas.  The 51-year-old celebrity hasn't identified with a political party, saying instead that he's a "centric" and "meet you in the...

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Rhode Island Passes New Gaming Agreement With Bally’s Corporation, IGT
June 2, 2021

Rhode Island Passes New Gaming Agreement With Bally’s Corporation, IGT

The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved legislation that extends the state's gaming partnerships with the Bally's Corporation and IGT. Yesterday, the state Senate voted 28-7 in favor of carrying on with the casino operator...

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Wakayama Selects $4.3B Casino Proposal From Lone Bidder Clairvest Group
June 2, 2021

Wakayama Selects $4.3B Casino Proposal From Lone Bidder Clairvest Group

Wakayama is moving forward with the sole applicant that is seeking to build an integrated casino resort in the Japanese city.  Wakayama Governor Yoshinobu Nisaka announced today that the prefecture's government has chosen Clairvest Neem...

Written by Devin O'Connor