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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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Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel
August 5, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel

Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Executives say the move is part of a court process to restructure...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Inside St. Charles Casino, One Dead Following Overdose
August 5, 2020

Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Inside St. Charles Casino, One Dead Following Overdose

A 43-year-old man has been charged with allegedly selling fentanyl inside a St. Charles, Missouri, casino. The drugs may have led to one man's death. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri...

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Casino Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Says Gaming Industry Recovery Could Take Years
August 4, 2020

Casino Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Says Gaming Industry Recovery Could Take Years

Tilman Fertitta, the Texas billionaire owner of Golden Nugget casinos across the US, the Landry's hospitality empire, and the NBA Houston Rockets, says governors and mayors are being selfish in restricting business operations and are...

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Melco Resorts Announces Second $500M Senior Note Offering, Casino Giant Raising $1B in Capital
August 4, 2020

Melco Resorts Announces Second $500M Senior Note Offering, Casino Giant Raising $1B in Capital

Melco Resorts, one of the six licensed casino operators in Macau, has unveiled its intentions to raise an additional $500 million through the issuance of senior notes. In a press release and filings made with...

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No Dice for Atlantic City Casino Relief, as Legislation Fails to Garner Support
August 4, 2020

No Dice for Atlantic City Casino Relief, as Legislation Fails to Garner Support

Legislation to help Atlantic City casinos recover from the financial impact caused by COVID-19 has paused in the Trenton capital. But lawmakers say relief for the state's gaming industry could come at a later date....

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Las Vegas Raiders Inaugural Season To Be Without Fans, Further Bad News for Casinos
August 3, 2020

Las Vegas Raiders Inaugural Season To Be Without Fans, Further Bad News for Casinos

The Las Vegas Raiders will play their inaugural season in a rather empty $1.9 billion home. The franchise's new 65,000-seat domed stadium will be without fans when the NFL kicks off next month. The Raiders...

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Former Arkansas Judge to Mediate Casino Campaign Fight, Committee Says Signatures Valid
August 3, 2020

Former Arkansas Judge to Mediate Casino Campaign Fight, Committee Says Signatures Valid

A former Arkansas judge is coming out of retirement to intervene in a legal scuffle that involves the state and a campaign seeking to expand casino gambling. Arkansas Wins in 2020 -- a group trying...

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BetMGM Second Sports Betting Operator to Partner with PGA Tour
August 3, 2020

BetMGM Second Sports Betting Operator to Partner with PGA Tour

BetMGM -- a joint venture between MGM Resorts, ROAR Digital, and GVC Holdings -- is the latest sports betting platform to partner with the PGA Tour. The Tour and the sportsbook company announced today a...

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Court Rules Harrah’s New Orleans Must Pay Back Taxes on Hotel in Decade Long Dispute
August 3, 2020

Court Rules Harrah’s New Orleans Must Pay Back Taxes on Hotel in Decade Long Dispute

Harrah's New Orleans is once again on the losing end of a court decision regarding its claims that it doesn't need to pay taxes on comped or discounted hotel rooms. A three-judge panel in the...

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Colorado Casinos Could Increase Bet Limits in 2021, Authorize New Games
August 2, 2020

Colorado Casinos Could Increase Bet Limits in 2021, Authorize New Games

Colorado casinos in 2021 could be permitted to up their betting limits and bring new games to their venues in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek. Local Choice Colorado -- a campaign committee that...

Written by Devin O'Connor