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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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Rush Street Gaming Partners with Portsmouth to Build Virginia Casino
May 27, 2020

Rush Street Gaming Partners with Portsmouth to Build Virginia Casino

Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming has been named by officials in Portsmouth, Virginia, as the preferred company to build, own, and operate a casino resort in the Hampton Roads city. Last month, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Iowa Casinos Can Reopen June 1, Gaming Floor Limited to 50 Percent Capacity
May 26, 2020

Iowa Casinos Can Reopen June 1, Gaming Floor Limited to 50 Percent Capacity

Iowa casinos are being allowed to reopen on June 1, but under a series of strict regulations designed to protect employees and guests. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) ordered the state's 19 commercial casinos to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Economy One of Hardest-Hit by Coronavirus, Unemployment Rate Highest in Nation
May 26, 2020

Nevada Economy One of Hardest-Hit by Coronavirus, Unemployment Rate Highest in Nation

The Nevada economy has been one of the hardest-hit by the coronavirus because of the state's large dependency on tourism and hospitality. Nevada's unemployment rate of 28.2 percent in April is the highest in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Casino Hotel Rooms ‘Heavily Discounted’ During Summer Reopening
May 26, 2020

Las Vegas Casino Hotel Rooms ‘Heavily Discounted’ During Summer Reopening

Las Vegas casinos are set to reopen Thursday, June 4, and analysts say hotel room rates will be greatly reduced in the months ahead. Last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) announced a June 4...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder Part III in Macau? Boxing Promoters Campaigning for Far-East Showdown
May 25, 2020

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder Part III in Macau? Boxing Promoters Campaigning for Far-East Showdown

Heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are considering a third showdown, and the fight could go down in Macau – the world's richest gambling hub. While boxing is immensely popular in Asia, Macau...

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Chicago Casino Tax Structure Amended by Illinois General Assembly
May 25, 2020

Chicago Casino Tax Structure Amended by Illinois General Assembly

A change to the Chicago casino tax structure was part of an approximately $40 billion budget plan passed over the weekend by the Illinois General Assembly. The casino measure – House Bill 516 – was...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Singapore to Extend Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa Closures, as Coronavirus Cases Tops 30,000
May 24, 2020

Singapore to Extend Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa Closures, as Coronavirus Cases Tops 30,000

Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa will remain closed past their schedule June 1 reopenings, the Singapore Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) confirms. GGRAsia, a media outlet focused on Asian gaming matters, says the CRA...

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Hard Rock Bristol Casino Proposal Welcomed by Area Residents in Virginia
May 24, 2020

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Proposal Welcomed by Area Residents in Virginia

The proposed Hard Rock Bristol casino resort that would transform the vacant Bristol Mall received relatively positive feedback from area residents during a meeting to discuss the project. During its May 21 meeting, the Bristol...

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‘The Match’ Odds: Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning Favorites Against Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady
May 24, 2020

‘The Match’ Odds: Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning Favorites Against Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning are the favorites today in "The Match: Champions for Charity" against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady at Medalist Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. The star-studded match featuring four champions that...

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Heightened Tensions Between United States and China to Hurt Las Vegas Economy
May 23, 2020

Heightened Tensions Between United States and China to Hurt Las Vegas Economy

Tensions between the United States and China continue to worsen because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and leaders of the two superpowers are growing increasingly agitated with one another. President Donald Trump has criticized the People's...

Written by Devin O'Connor