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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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Japan Prime Minister Suga Reaffirms Commitment to Integrated Resort Casinos
October 29, 2020

Japan Prime Minister Suga Reaffirms Commitment to Integrated Resort Casinos

Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says despite setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the country will continue pursuing integrated resort (IR) casinos. Suga has long been a loyal Abe confidant. He plans to remain steadfast...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Casino Giants Express Interest in Chicago Integrated Resort Project
October 29, 2020

Casino Giants Express Interest in Chicago Integrated Resort Project

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) sent out a request for information (RFI) in early September for her city's casino integrated resort. Several of the country's largest gaming companies heeded the call. MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts,...

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2020 Presidential Election Setting Betting Records, $1B in Wagers Possible
October 28, 2020

2020 Presidential Election Setting Betting Records, $1B in Wagers Possible

The November 3 presidential election between President Donald Trump and former VP Joe Biden is officially the largest single betting event in the history of London betting exchange Betfair. The world's largest betting exchange, which...

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Japan Opposition Leader Urges Public to Resist Integrated Resort Casinos
October 28, 2020

Japan Opposition Leader Urges Public to Resist Integrated Resort Casinos

Japan Councilor Renho Saito, often simply referred to as just Renho, is calling on the public to oppose the legalization of commercial gambling. A former leader of the opposition party in Japan's National Diet, the...

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Michael Bloomberg Gives Joe Biden Campaign $115M, Odds Focus on Battleground States
October 28, 2020

Michael Bloomberg Gives Joe Biden Campaign $115M, Odds Focus on Battleground States

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is funding Joe Biden's final 2020 campaign push to oust President Donald Trump from the White House. Bloomberg spent more than $500 million on his own short-lived 2020 presidential campaign. Worth an...

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Philippines Regulators Consider Allowing Manila Casinos to Operate Online Gaming
October 27, 2020

Philippines Regulators Consider Allowing Manila Casinos to Operate Online Gaming

The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviewing a proposal to allow land-based casinos to operate online gaming websites. PAGCOR is the state-run gaming regulator that also owns and operates its own casinos under...

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Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Says Las Vegas Future No ‘Matter of Luck,’ Touts Personal Responsibility
October 27, 2020

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Says Las Vegas Future No ‘Matter of Luck,’ Touts Personal Responsibility

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) knows Las Vegas desperately needs conventions as soon as safely possible. But the first-term governor said this week that allowing large-scale meetings to resume isn't entirely within his control. Speaking...

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Borgata Cuts Four Out of 10 Jobs, Atlantic City Casino Employment Down 17.5 Percent
October 27, 2020

Borgata Cuts Four Out of 10 Jobs, Atlantic City Casino Employment Down 17.5 Percent

Borgata Atlantic City employed 2,359 fewer people in September of 2020 than the MGM Resorts casino property did in September of 2019. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reveals Atlantic City's largest casino...

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FanDuel Predicts Successful Maryland Sports Betting Referendum, Claims Adequate Public Support
October 26, 2020

FanDuel Predicts Successful Maryland Sports Betting Referendum, Claims Adequate Public Support

FanDuel, which along with DraftKings, is funding the public campaign to bring legalized sports betting to Maryland, expects the ballot referendum to pass next month. Maryland voters will decide who should lead the country as...

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Resorts World Miami Monorail Proposal to Receive Government Review
October 26, 2020

Resorts World Miami Monorail Proposal to Receive Government Review

Resorts World Miami parent developer Genting Group wants to expand the city's monorail to Miami Beach. Last week, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners signed off on allocating $14 million for a detailed design of...

Written by Devin O'Connor