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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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Yokohama Mayor Reverses Course, Now Opposes Casino Ballot Referendum
January 4, 2021

Yokohama Mayor Reverses Course, Now Opposes Casino Ballot Referendum

Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi says she now opposes holding a local ballot referendum to gauge public support for an integrated resort (IR) casino. Yokohama is one of four cities in Japan that plan to receive...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Executives Optimistic, Welcome in 2021
January 4, 2021

Atlantic City Casino Executives Optimistic, Welcome in 2021

Atlantic City casino executives are more than happy to file away 2020 and get 2021 started. The city hopes 2021 will bring a return of visitors for its nine casino properties. The gaming capital of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s to Build Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Near Penn State University
January 4, 2021

Bally’s to Build Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Near Penn State University

Bally's Corporation and Pennsylvania businessman Ira Lubert are partnering to build a satellite casino near Penn State University in Centre County. Lubert was the high bidder during the September auction held by the Pennsylvania Gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sheldon Adelson, James Packer Huddle For New Year’s – Sands/Crown Deal Forthcoming?
January 2, 2021

Sheldon Adelson, James Packer Huddle For New Year’s – Sands/Crown Deal Forthcoming?

Billionaire casino tycoons Sheldon Adelson and James Packer were spotted together during a New Year's Eve bash in the French Caribbean. And that's prompted speculation that Packer could be in discussions to sell his more...

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Navajo Nation Casinos Furlough 1,100 Workers, Warns of Permanent Closures
January 1, 2021

Navajo Nation Casinos Furlough 1,100 Workers, Warns of Permanent Closures

The Navajo Nation announced just hours before the ringing in of the new year that more than 1,100 workers at its four tribal casinos were being placed on furlough. Navajo Gaming, the casino enterprise of...

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Pennsylvania Casinos to Reopen Monday Following Three-Week Mandatory Shutdown
December 31, 2020

Pennsylvania Casinos to Reopen Monday Following Three-Week Mandatory Shutdown

Casinos in Pennsylvania plan to reopen their doors on January 4, following a mandatory three-week shutdown of their gaming operations ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf (D). Wolf yesterday confirmed that casinos will be permitted to...

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VSiN Betting on iHeartRadio for Larger Audience, Increased Ad Revenue
December 31, 2020

VSiN Betting on iHeartRadio for Larger Audience, Increased Ad Revenue

VSiN, the Vegas Stats & Information Network, is taking its distribution to iHeartRadio in hopes of growing its audience, and subsequent advertising revenue. As of January 1, 2021, the sports betting network will stream its...

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Las Vegas Police on High Alert for New Year’s Eve Despite Smaller Crowds
December 30, 2020

Las Vegas Police on High Alert for New Year’s Eve Despite Smaller Crowds

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) says that while New Year's Eve festivities are greatly toned down in Southern Nevada this year, its police presence will be as active as ever. Law enforcement gathered...

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Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Worth Estimated $764M, Highest During Pandemic
December 30, 2020

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Worth Estimated $764M, Highest During Pandemic

Powerball and Mega Millions are getting back to what they do best: generate headlines with their eye-catching massive jackpots. The Powerball jackpot for tonight's 10:59 pm ET drawing is an estimated $363 million. That's the...

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Alleged $1.8B Cross-Border Gambling Scheme in Macau Infiltrated, 30 People Detained
December 30, 2020

Alleged $1.8B Cross-Border Gambling Scheme in Macau Infiltrated, 30 People Detained

Police in Macau say they, along with assistance from mainland authorities, have successfully infiltrated an alleged cross-border gambling scheme that moved CNY11.62 billion (USD$1.8 billion) into the enclave undetected. Macau's Judiciary Police announced this week...

Written by Devin O'Connor