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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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Marina Bay Sands Gets Creative with Conventions, Debuts ‘Mixed Reality’ Studio
November 30, 2020

Marina Bay Sands Gets Creative with Conventions, Debuts ‘Mixed Reality’ Studio

Amid COVID-19, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is developing what it believes will be a staple of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry both during and post-pandemic. MICE is a crucial component of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan Mobile Sports Betting and Online Gaming Expected to Kick Off in December
November 30, 2020

Michigan Mobile Sports Betting and Online Gaming Expected to Kick Off in December

Michigan online casino games and mobile sports betting platforms are expected to go live in December, nearly a full year after the expanded gambling was legalized. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed House Bill 4916...

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Crime Inside Macau Casinos Decreases in 2020, One Benefit of a Pandemic
November 29, 2020

Crime Inside Macau Casinos Decreases in 2020, One Benefit of a Pandemic

Macau casinos in 2020 have been barren spaces compared with non-pandemic years, and that's led to fewer reported instances of crime inside the resorts. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the world's richest gaming hub is...

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Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Outside Pittsburgh Could Spur Regional Development
November 28, 2020

Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Outside Pittsburgh Could Spur Regional Development

A Pennsylvania satellite casino located some 30 miles outside Pittsburgh could be ripe for nearby development, local officials say. Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened its $150 million doors on November 24. The casino and entertainment space...

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Clark County Dips Hand in Reserve Fund for Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment
November 27, 2020

Clark County Dips Hand in Reserve Fund for Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment

Clark County is tapping into a reserve fund in order to make its upcoming scheduled bond payment for Allegiant Stadium. Due to reduced tax revenue from hotel stays amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Clark County officials...

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Suffolk Downs Owner Again Suing Wynn Resorts Over Boston Casino License
November 27, 2020

Suffolk Downs Owner Again Suing Wynn Resorts Over Boston Casino License

The owner of the Suffolk Downs horse racetrack in Massachusetts is once again suing Wynn Resorts. Sterling Suffolk Racecourse LLC is the former owner of the historic horse racecourse in East Boston near Boston Logan...

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Fitch Forecasts Quicker Recovery for Regional Casino Markets Than Las Vegas, Singapore
November 26, 2020

Fitch Forecasts Quicker Recovery for Regional Casino Markets Than Las Vegas, Singapore

Fitch Ratings expects casino markets that rely on local visitation to recover quicker from the COVID-19 pandemic than tourism-reliant regions such as Las Vegas and Singapore. In a note issued this week by Alex Bumazhny,...

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Steph Curry and Peyton Manning Favored Against Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in Charity Golf Match
November 26, 2020

Steph Curry and Peyton Manning Favored Against Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in Charity Golf Match

NBA superstar Steph Curry and future NFL Hall of Fame inductee Peyton Manning are the favorites in "The Match" charity golf event. Their opponents are five-time golf major winner Phil Mickelson and Basketball Hall of...

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Nevada Gaming Regulators Mulling Appeal of Steve Wynn Court Ruling
November 25, 2020

Nevada Gaming Regulators Mulling Appeal of Steve Wynn Court Ruling

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will consider whether to appeal a recent court ruling that found the state agency no longer has any jurisdiction over Steve Wynn. Last week, Clark County District Court Judge...

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Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Cirque du Soleil Board After Company Sold
November 25, 2020

Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Cirque du Soleil Board After Company Sold

Cirque du Soleil is no longer in bankruptcy after creditors moved to take ownership of the Canada-headquartered circus operator. And with the takeover comes two new board members, one being former MGM Resorts CEO Jim...

Written by Devin O'Connor