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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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Icahn Enterprises CEO Keith Cozza Departs Caesars Entertainment Board
July 27, 2020

Icahn Enterprises CEO Keith Cozza Departs Caesars Entertainment Board

Icahn Enterprises CEO Keith Cozza has resigned from the Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors less than a week after the company completed its $17.3 billion merger with Eldorado Resorts. Cozza has led Icahn Enterprises --...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Odds for Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Vary Greatly Depending on Sportsbook
July 25, 2020

Odds for Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Vary Greatly Depending on Sportsbook

Mike Tyson, 54, is making his return to the boxing ring for his first fight in more than 15 years, and that has oddsmakers struggling to determine a consensus line. Tyson's opponent is 51-year-old Roy...

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Sports Betting Included in Massachusetts Economic Development Package
July 24, 2020

Sports Betting Included in Massachusetts Economic Development Package

A Massachusetts economic development package designed to reignite Bay State businesses and fuel new jobs would also legalize sports betting. H.4879, "An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth," a massive 118-page omnibus package, is a more...

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Bill to Remove Federal Sports Betting Taxes Introduced, Gaming Industry Applauds
July 24, 2020

Bill to Remove Federal Sports Betting Taxes Introduced, Gaming Industry Applauds

A federal sports betting bill has been introduced in Congress that seeks to repeal the 0.25 percent tax the United States government collects on most legal bets wagered. US Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Guy...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Singapore Announces Domestic Tourism Campaign to Drive Local Demand
July 23, 2020

Singapore Announces Domestic Tourism Campaign to Drive Local Demand

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Enterprise Singapore, and Sentosa Development Corporation -- three government agencies engaged in promoting leisure and hospitality in the city-state -- announced this week a SGD45 million (US$32.5 million) initiative to...

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DraftKings Slaps Name on Casino Queen Riverboat in Illinois
July 23, 2020

DraftKings Slaps Name on Casino Queen Riverboat in Illinois

Casino Queen is rebranding to DraftKings at Casino Queen, the Illinois riverboat in East St. Louis, announcing today the inclusion of its forthcoming sports betting operator into its name. Less than a week after the...

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Tropicana Atlantic City Stabbings: Four Men Charged, Crack Cocaine Found
July 23, 2020

Tropicana Atlantic City Stabbings: Four Men Charged, Crack Cocaine Found

Tropicana Atlantic City was the site of multiple stabbings early Monday morning. Four men have since been charged in the incident and will face a judge virtually on Friday. At 2:57 am on Monday, New...

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Massachusetts Officials Say MGM Casino Resulting in Increased First Responder Costs
July 22, 2020

Massachusetts Officials Say MGM Casino Resulting in Increased First Responder Costs

West Springfield city officials have applied to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) seeking additional funds to cover first responder costs that they say have increased since MGM Springfield opened in August of 2018. MGM Resorts...

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McCarran International Airport Welcomes Las Vegas Traveler with $837K Jackpot
July 22, 2020

McCarran International Airport Welcomes Las Vegas Traveler with $837K Jackpot

McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas' main air hub, has been quiet amid these COVID-19 days. But one slot machine caused an uproar this week when it awarded a lucky traveler with a massive progressive jackpot....

Written by Devin O'Connor
American Gaming Association Says Legal Sports Betting Hurting Local Bookies
July 21, 2020

American Gaming Association Says Legal Sports Betting Hurting Local Bookies

The American Gaming Association (AGA), the gaming industry's leading lobbying firm in DC, says the expansion of legal sports betting in the United States has resulted in illegal bookies taking less action. According to a...

Written by Devin O'Connor