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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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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Woman Charged in Antonio Esfandiari Robbery, Police Allege $1M Theft
September 2, 2020

Woman Charged in Antonio Esfandiari Robbery, Police Allege $1M Theft

Poker giant Antonio Esfandiari says he was the victim of a more than $1 million theft in July. Las Vegas police say they have a suspect in custody -- and it's a woman he knows...

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Atlantic City Casinos Resume Indoor Dining, Gaming Floor Beverage Service This Week
September 1, 2020

Atlantic City Casinos Resume Indoor Dining, Gaming Floor Beverage Service This Week

After what will be 172 days, Atlantic City casinos will be permitted to resume indoor dining and beverage service on their gaming floors this Friday, September 4. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that...

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Norfolk Casino Ballot Referendum Campaign Underway, City and Tribe ‘All-In’
September 1, 2020

Norfolk Casino Ballot Referendum Campaign Underway, City and Tribe ‘All-In’

Supporters of bringing Norfolk a casino resort began their ballot referendum campaign this week, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe joined by Mayor Kenneth Alexander in kicking off the initiative. The Pamunkey Indians are ready to invest...

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeks Casino Input From Gaming Operators
September 1, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Seeks Casino Input From Gaming Operators

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas and strategies for the city's forthcoming integrated resort casino. The goal of the RFI is for city officials to receive...

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MGM Resorts Layoffs Effective Today, 18K Casino Workers Officially Terminated
August 31, 2020

MGM Resorts Layoffs Effective Today, 18K Casino Workers Officially Terminated

MGM Resorts formally terminated approximately 18,000 people today, the country's largest employer of casino workers saying the decision is in response to COVID-19. MGM informed the impacted workers last week that their furloughs would become...

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Multimillion-Dollar Olive Garden Coming to Las Vegas Strip, Locals Have Mixed Reaction
August 31, 2020

Multimillion-Dollar Olive Garden Coming to Las Vegas Strip, Locals Have Mixed Reaction

An Olive Garden is coming to the Las Vegas Strip, and the Italian chain restaurant's inclusion on the main drag opposite of Park MGM is generating a strong response from locals. COVID-19 has changed Las...

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UK National Lottery Details Licensing Process, Winner to Be Announced in 2021
August 31, 2020

UK National Lottery Details Licensing Process, Winner to Be Announced in 2021

The UK National Lottery operating license currently held by Camelot Group is set to expire in 2023. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) says the competitive bidding process for the coveted lottery permit is officially underway....

Written by Devin O'Connor