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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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Wynn Las Vegas Buffet Suspends Operations Again, Casino Increasing Hotel Rates
September 7, 2020

Wynn Las Vegas Buffet Suspends Operations Again, Casino Increasing Hotel Rates

Wynn Las Vegas is closing its buffet for a second time at the end of service today, Sept 7. Officials with the casino company said the decision is because of customer feedback. Wynn Resorts said...

Written by Devin O'Connor
California Card Clubs Get Creative with 24/7 Outdoor Gaming
September 7, 2020

California Card Clubs Get Creative with 24/7 Outdoor Gaming

California card clubs in counties where Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has maintained a ban on nonessential indoor business operations and gatherings have become quite resourceful in keeping the cards in the air. Newsom ordered California...

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Yoshihide Suga, Japan Prime Minister Frontrunner, Committed to Casino Resorts
September 7, 2020

Yoshihide Suga, Japan Prime Minister Frontrunner, Committed to Casino Resorts

Yoshihide Suga, Japan's chief cabinet secretary under outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, says he remains committed to pursuing integrated resorts (IR). He would continue the country's push to legalize commercial gambling if chosen to succeed...

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Joe Biden Maintains 2020 Betting Lead, as Election Less Than 60 Days Out
September 4, 2020

Joe Biden Maintains 2020 Betting Lead, as Election Less Than 60 Days Out

Former Vice President Joe Biden is maintaining a small betting lead over President Donald Trump with less than 60 days until Americans head to the polls to pick their Commander-in-Chief. The average of six sportsbooks...

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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...

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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...

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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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