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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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Virginia Voters in Four Cities Deciding on Casino Referendums
November 3, 2020

Virginia Voters in Four Cities Deciding on Casino Referendums

Virginia voters in four cities are deciding on local referendums today that would authorize a commercial casino in their hometowns. Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Richmond all qualified to hold a local ballot referendum asking...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casinos Plead with Gov. Murphy for Conventions, Increased Indoor Dining
November 2, 2020

Atlantic City Casinos Plead with Gov. Murphy for Conventions, Increased Indoor Dining

Atlantic City casinos are urgently asking New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) to ease restrictions on indoor conventions and dining. The nine gaming properties say it's a critical step in their recovery and keeping people...

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Las Vegas to California High-Speed Train Derails Again, Bonds Fail to Sell
November 2, 2020

Las Vegas to California High-Speed Train Derails Again, Bonds Fail to Sell

The Las Vegas to Southern California high-speed train project is once again being put on hold. That's after $3.2 billion of debts to be issued through bond sales failed to attract investors. Fortress Investment Group...

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Macau Recovery Continues, as Gross Gaming Revenue Improves in October
November 2, 2020

Macau Recovery Continues, as Gross Gaming Revenue Improves in October

Macau's gaming industry continues to show signs of life in the wake of COVID-19. But the six licensed casino operators nonetheless still have a way to go before returning to pre-virus normalcy. Gross gaming revenue...

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Fitch Downgrades NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Bonds
November 1, 2020

Fitch Downgrades NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Bonds

Fitch Ratings has downgraded approximately $215 million worth of bonds issued by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). The credit agency lowered its CRDA rating from BBB+ to BBB. BBB ratings indicate a...

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Detroit Casinos Can Soon Welcome Back Self-Excluded Individuals, as State Amends Blacklist Protocols
October 31, 2020

Detroit Casinos Can Soon Welcome Back Self-Excluded Individuals, as State Amends Blacklist Protocols

The three Detroit casinos can soon welcome back individuals who had previously self-excluded themselves from accessing the commercial gaming floors. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said that after nearly 20 years, persons who voluntarily...

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Former Caesars Controlling Stakeholder Leon Black Discusses Jeffrey Epstein Relationship
October 30, 2020

Former Caesars Controlling Stakeholder Leon Black Discusses Jeffrey Epstein Relationship

Billionaire Leon Black is opening up about his relationship with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Black controlled Caesars Entertainment more than a decade ago through his Apollo Global Management. Apollo acquired Caesars Entertainment along...

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Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Sandra Douglass Morgan Resigns
October 30, 2020

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Sandra Douglass Morgan Resigns

Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Chair Sandra Douglass Morgan is resigning. Morgan was the first black woman to preside over the state agency. Morgan announced her resignation on Thursday, saying she has "an exciting professional...

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PredictIt Presidential Betting Market Hits Record 115M Trades, Biden Extends Lead
October 29, 2020

PredictIt Presidential Betting Market Hits Record 115M Trades, Biden Extends Lead

Online betting exchange PredictIt says more than 115 million shares have been traded on the 2020 presidential election outcome, an all-time record for the site. The news follows Betfair, a political betting exchange based in...

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Italian Police Arrest 12 People Allegedly Involved in Lottery Fraud, Claim $28M Stolen
October 29, 2020

Italian Police Arrest 12 People Allegedly Involved in Lottery Fraud, Claim $28M Stolen

Police in Italy allege that four employees of Lottomatica Holding devised a scheme to enrich themselves and their families by rigging the lottery in their favor. Lottomatica Holding is a subsidiary of International Game Technology...

Written by Devin O'Connor