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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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Nevada Gaming Control Board Will Appeal Steve Wynn Court Ruling
December 2, 2020

Nevada Gaming Control Board Will Appeal Steve Wynn Court Ruling

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) voted during its Wednesday meeting to appeal a recent court decision that went in favor of disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn. Clark County District Court Judge Adriana Escobar ruled...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Casino Operators Tell Chicago Integrated Resort Should Be Located Downtown
December 2, 2020

Casino Operators Tell Chicago Integrated Resort Should Be Located Downtown

Three of the world's largest casino operators -- MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and Hard Rock International -- as well as several other gaming companies are telling officials in Chicago that its forthcoming integrated resort (IR)...

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Crown Resorts Appoints Financial Crimes Officer, as Company Tries to Win Over Sydney Regulators
December 2, 2020

Crown Resorts Appoints Financial Crimes Officer, as Company Tries to Win Over Sydney Regulators

Crown Resorts announced today the appointment of the Australian casino operator's first chief compliance and financial crimes officer. Steven Blackburn has agreed to join the casino group. He is currently the chief financial crime risk...

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Michigan Lawmakers Approve Regulations for Mobile Sports Betting, Online Casinos
December 2, 2020

Michigan Lawmakers Approve Regulations for Mobile Sports Betting, Online Casinos

As expected, Michigan lawmakers have signed off on regulations that will govern daily fantasy sports (DFS), online casinos, and mobile sports betting in the state. The Michigan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) voted yesterday...

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Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Has ‘Roaring’ Prediction for Las Vegas, Talks New Company Culture
December 2, 2020

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Has ‘Roaring’ Prediction for Las Vegas, Talks New Company Culture

Wynn Resorts operates in one of COVID-19's hardest-hit industries. But the company's CEO is optimistic that Las Vegas will come roaring back once a coronavirus vaccine is widely available. The pandemic has caused gaming win...

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Sahara Las Vegas Ready for 2021 ‘Pandemonium,’ Reveals Forthcoming Attractions
December 1, 2020

Sahara Las Vegas Ready for 2021 ‘Pandemonium,’ Reveals Forthcoming Attractions

Sahara Las Vegas, like every casino on the Strip, as well as across the nation, endured a most difficult year. And though 31 days remain in 2020, the resort is already looking forward to 2021....

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Former New York Gov. David Paterson Urges State to License Downstate Casinos
November 30, 2020

Former New York Gov. David Paterson Urges State to License Downstate Casinos

Former Democratic New York Governor David Paterson is calling on state lawmakers and his successor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), to begin the bidding process for three downstate casinos. In a Sunday op-ed published in the...

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Spokane Tribal Casino Resort Announces Expansion Plans, But Convention Center on Hold
November 30, 2020

Spokane Tribal Casino Resort Announces Expansion Plans, But Convention Center on Hold

A tribal casino resort near Spokane, Washington, is moving forward with its expansion plans, but a previously announced convention center will remain on hold. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel...

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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...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor