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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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Lionel Messi Says €700M Transfer Tag Invalid, But He’s Staying at Barca
September 4, 2020

Lionel Messi Says €700M Transfer Tag Invalid, But He’s Staying at Barca

BREAKING: TyC Sports in Argentina reports that Lionel Messi will stay with Barcelona until June 30, 2021, when his contract is set to expire. Lionel Messi, speaking through his father and agent Jorge Messi, says...

Written by Devin O'Connor
China Using Big Data to Prevent Citizens From Gambling Internationally
September 3, 2020

China Using Big Data to Prevent Citizens From Gambling Internationally

Officials in China say they're using big data to crack down on citizens exiting the People's Republic to gamble. All forms of gambling in the People's Republic of China are outlawed, with the state-run national...

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Gaming Industry Analyst Predicts Three-Year Recovery for Las Vegas Strip Casinos
September 3, 2020

Gaming Industry Analyst Predicts Three-Year Recovery for Las Vegas Strip Casinos

A gaming industry analyst at Macquarie Securities issued dire news this week regarding Southern Nevada. He believes it could be 2023 before the Las Vegas Strip returns to its pre-COVID-19 economy. In a note released...

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Caesars Entertainment Virginia Casino Plan Approved by Danville City Council
September 3, 2020

Caesars Entertainment Virginia Casino Plan Approved by Danville City Council

Caesars Entertainment's development agreement with Danville promises a bounty of economic benefits for the Virginia city. This week, the Danville City Council signed off on an agreement with the Las Vegas casino company that will...

Written by Devin O'Connor
G2E Announces Virtual Convention Dates, Gaming Industry Will Convene Online
September 3, 2020

G2E Announces Virtual Convention Dates, Gaming Industry Will Convene Online

G2E, the Global Gaming Expo, will be held virtually October 27-28, as the gaming industry's leading convention skips Las Vegas for the first time in its history. G2E was canceled in July by the COVID-19...

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to Buy Monorail for $24M
September 2, 2020

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to Buy Monorail for $24M

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors has signed off on the tourism agency spending more than $24 million to acquire the Las Vegas Monorail  -- a transportation system that continues...

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Woman Charged in Antonio Esfandiari Robbery, Police Allege $1M Theft
September 2, 2020

Woman Charged in Antonio Esfandiari Robbery, Police Allege $1M Theft

Poker giant Antonio Esfandiari says he was the victim of a more than $1 million theft in July. Las Vegas police say they have a suspect in custody -- and it's a woman he knows...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casinos Resume Indoor Dining, Gaming Floor Beverage Service This Week
September 1, 2020

Atlantic City Casinos Resume Indoor Dining, Gaming Floor Beverage Service This Week

After what will be 172 days, Atlantic City casinos will be permitted to resume indoor dining and beverage service on their gaming floors this Friday, September 4. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that...

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Norfolk Casino Ballot Referendum Campaign Underway, City and Tribe ‘All-In’
September 1, 2020

Norfolk Casino Ballot Referendum Campaign Underway, City and Tribe ‘All-In’

Supporters of bringing Norfolk a casino resort began their ballot referendum campaign this week, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe joined by Mayor Kenneth Alexander in kicking off the initiative. The Pamunkey Indians are ready to invest...

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeks Casino Input From Gaming Operators
September 1, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeks Casino Input From Gaming Operators

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas and strategies for the city's forthcoming integrated resort casino. The goal of the RFI is for city officials to receive...

Written by Devin O'Connor