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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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Steve Wynn Wins Again, Nevada Court Says State Gaming Commission Overstepped Its Authority
November 20, 2020

Steve Wynn Wins Again, Nevada Court Says State Gaming Commission Overstepped Its Authority

Steve Wynn has secured another legal victory. This week, a judge ruled that the Nevada Gaming Commission overstepped its authority last year. Clark County District Court Judge Adriana Escobar has ruled that Wynn's resignation from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox Back Sports Betting, as State Senate Rejects Legalization
November 20, 2020

New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox Back Sports Betting, as State Senate Rejects Legalization

The New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox have both lent their support to their home state legalizing sports betting. Two of the most beloved franchises in US sports both believe regulated sports betting will...

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Casinos Making Sure Those in Need Have Thanksgiving Meals, as Americans Urged to Stay Home
November 19, 2020

Casinos Making Sure Those in Need Have Thanksgiving Meals, as Americans Urged to Stay Home

Casinos are stepping up to the plate this most unusual Thanksgiving to make sure those in need have a proper feast. State governors across the nation, as well as the US Centers for Disease Control...

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First Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Ready to Open Outside Pittsburgh
November 19, 2020

First Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Ready to Open Outside Pittsburgh

The first of five planned Pennsylvania satellite casinos will open next week outside Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County. The Cordish Companies is a Baltimore-based gaming, and hospitality firm. It spent $150 million to refurbish the former...

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Del Lago Casino Delivers Host Town $1M Less Than Expected, Property Taxes Increase
November 19, 2020

Del Lago Casino Delivers Host Town $1M Less Than Expected, Property Taxes Increase

Del Lago Resort & Casino in upstate New York will receive roughly $1 million fewer dollars from gaming this year. Local residents will be on the hook to make up the difference. Tyre, N.Y., is...

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Atlantic City Casinos Staying Open Despite COVID-19 Spike
November 18, 2020

Atlantic City Casinos Staying Open Despite COVID-19 Spike

Atlantic City casinos are remaining open despite gaming properties in neighboring states being forced to close because of a jump in new COVID-19 cases. Last week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) reimplemented coronavirus restrictions...

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Las Vegas Teachers Union Calls for Higher Nevada Gaming Tax to Fund Education
November 18, 2020

Las Vegas Teachers Union Calls for Higher Nevada Gaming Tax to Fund Education

The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) wants to raise the Nevada gaming tax in order to better fund K-12 education. The CCEA is the main teachers union in Las Vegas. The CCEA has successfully obtained...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Orders Casinos to Close in Latest COVID-19 Mitigation Directive
November 18, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Orders Casinos to Close in Latest COVID-19 Mitigation Directive

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is once again forcing the state's 10 commercial casinos to shut their doors because of a surge of new COVID-19 cases. Yesterday, the billionaire first-term governor announced the reimplementation of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Ending VIP Junket Relationships, Will Only Work with Fully Licensed Operators
November 17, 2020

Crown Resorts Ending VIP Junket Relationships, Will Only Work with Fully Licensed Operators

Crown Resorts is doubling down on its commitment to parting ways with controversial VIP junket groups at its three integrated resort casino properties in Australia. Crown disclosed today to investors that it's permanently disassociating from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rivers Philadelphia to Close on City Order, State Asks Pennsylvanians to ‘Stand United to Stop the Spread’
November 17, 2020

Rivers Philadelphia to Close on City Order, State Asks Pennsylvanians to ‘Stand United to Stop the Spread’

Pennsylvania, like so many other states across the country, is experiencing a spike in new COVID-19 cases. That's resulted in one casino being forced to once again close. The City of Philadelphia is ordering, effective...

Written by Devin O'Connor