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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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Las Vegas Insider Scott Roeben Discusses Sahara Lawsuit Dismissal
October 21, 2020

Las Vegas Insider Scott Roeben Discusses Sahara Lawsuit Dismissal

Mr. Vital Vegas, Scott Roeben, is the go-to Twitter account for the inside scoop on all things Las Vegas for locals and out-of-towners. Roeben is saying free speech prevailed in Sahara's lawsuit against him. Sahara...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Long-Delayed All Net Arena Project Receives Extension From Clark County Commissioners
October 21, 2020

Long-Delayed All Net Arena Project Receives Extension From Clark County Commissioners

All Net Arena has received yet another land-use application extension from Clark County. The arena is the proposed mixed-use resort targeted for the Las Vegas Strip's northern end. The Clark County Board of Commissioners today...

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Caesars Entertainment Says Danville Casino Has Widespread Local Support
October 21, 2020

Caesars Entertainment Says Danville Casino Has Widespread Local Support

Caesars Entertainment has unveiled a list of more than 100 local businesses that support its mission to bring Danville, Va., a casino resort. On November 3, voters will be asked if they approve of allowing...

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Penn State University Studying Whether Online Gambling is Detrimental to Society
October 21, 2020

Penn State University Studying Whether Online Gambling is Detrimental to Society

Researchers at Penn State University are studying the societal impacts of legal online gambling in Pennsylvania. Dr. Glenn Sterner, assistant professor of criminal justice at Penn State Abington, is heading up the study. Sterner is...

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Live! Casino Pittsburgh Opening November 24, First Pennsylvania Satellite
October 20, 2020

Live! Casino Pittsburgh Opening November 24, First Pennsylvania Satellite

Live! Casino Pittsburgh, a satellite casino in Pennsylvania featuring 750 slot machines and 30 table games, will open its doors on November 24 at 6:00 am ET. The Cordish Companies won the Category 4 satellite...

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Virginia Churches Oppose Casino in Bristol, Asks, ‘What Would Jesus Do?’
October 20, 2020

Virginia Churches Oppose Casino in Bristol, Asks, ‘What Would Jesus Do?’

Some Virginia churches are in opposition to a proposed casino resort. They're are asking area residents, "What would Jesus do?" The answer, they preach, is that their Lord and Savior would vote "No" on a...

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Says Sports Betting is Education Touchdown for State
October 20, 2020

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Says Sports Betting is Education Touchdown for State

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) has officially issued his support for legalizing sports betting in the state. Marylanders are already voting via absentee and mail-in ballots. Along with deciding who should be the President of...

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US Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma Lawsuit Against Tribal Gaming Manufacturer
October 19, 2020

US Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma Lawsuit Against Tribal Gaming Manufacturer

The United States Supreme Court will not review a lawsuit brought by officials in an Oklahoma county against a video gaming manufacturer that is a major supplier for Native American casinos in the Sooner State....

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South Point Owner Michael Gaughan Predicts Las Vegas Return to Normalcy in 2022
October 19, 2020

South Point Owner Michael Gaughan Predicts Las Vegas Return to Normalcy in 2022

South Point casino resort owner Michael Gaughan doesn't believe Las Vegas will return to its pre-COVID-19 normalcy until 2022. Gaughan says he can't imagine things being any direr for Southern Nevada. But the businessman hopes...

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Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi Will Respect Public Opposition to Casino Resort
October 19, 2020

Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi Will Respect Public Opposition to Casino Resort

Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi says she plans to respect the will of the people should they vote to oppose allowing a casino resort in the city. Yokohama is one of four Japanese cities that have...

Written by Devin O'Connor