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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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Former Caesars CEO Tony Rodio Leading Danville Virginia Casino Campaign
August 12, 2020

Former Caesars CEO Tony Rodio Leading Danville Virginia Casino Campaign

Tony Rodio led the former Caesars Entertainment corporation through its $17.3 billion merger with Eldorado Resorts. Now, the gaming executive is leading the newly formed group's efforts to win approval to build a casino resort...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Monorail Could Go Public, Integrate with Boring Company Tunnel
August 12, 2020

Las Vegas Monorail Could Go Public, Integrate with Boring Company Tunnel

The Las Vegas Monorail could soon become property of the area's tourism agency, and eventually part of the Boring Company's network of underground tunnels. At this week's Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) meeting,...

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Japan Delaying Integrated Resort Timeline Comes as Little Surprise
August 11, 2020

Japan Delaying Integrated Resort Timeline Comes as Little Surprise

The Japan central government has confirmed it's reviewing the possibility of introducing changes to its integrated resort (IR) time line because of COVID-19. A leading analyst on the forthcoming gaming industry -- once expected to...

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Pennsylvania Casino Closures Cost State $424M in Lost Taxes
August 11, 2020

Pennsylvania Casino Closures Cost State $424M in Lost Taxes

Pennsylvania casinos were closed for nearly three months this year by the coronavirus, and the government-ordered shutdowns of the gaming operations was a costly decision for all parties involved. Brick-and-mortar table games and slot machines...

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What Pandemic? Indiana Casinos Bounce Back to Near Pre-COVID Revenue Levels
August 11, 2020

What Pandemic? Indiana Casinos Bounce Back to Near Pre-COVID Revenue Levels

Indiana casinos began reopening on June 15 following a mandatory three-month shutdown, and gamblers have quickly returned, and along with them, revenue. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) this week released casino revenue data for July,...

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Oklahoma Tribes Seek Federal Intervention in Dismissing New Gaming Compacts
August 10, 2020

Oklahoma Tribes Seek Federal Intervention in Dismissing New Gaming Compacts

Four tribes in Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit in DC asking federal officials to intervene in the gaming compact dispute in their home state. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's (R) mission to collect more tax revenue...

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Collin Morikawa PGA Championship Win Major Victory for Oddsmakers
August 10, 2020

Collin Morikawa PGA Championship Win Major Victory for Oddsmakers

Collin Morikawa captured his first major victory in just his second start, a dazzling feat that few saw coming -- and that means good news for oddsmakers. The 23-year-old appeared to be a seasoned veteran...

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Danville Casino Referendum Will Go Before Local Virginia Voters in November
August 9, 2020

Danville Casino Referendum Will Go Before Local Virginia Voters in November

A judge in Danville, Va., issued an order that will place a ballot referendum before local voters in November asking them whether they approve of authorizing a commercial casino resort in their city. Danville Circuit...

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Paddy Power Crosses the Line Again, Apologizes for Offensive Tweet
August 8, 2020

Paddy Power Crosses the Line Again, Apologizes for Offensive Tweet

Paddy Power has apologized for including a term many found offensive in a marketing video. The Irish bookmaker says the derogatory remark should have been excluded. Over the past several months, Paddy Power has compiled...

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Northern California Tribe Signs State Gaming Compact, Sacramento Casino Cleared
August 7, 2020

Northern California Tribe Signs State Gaming Compact, Sacramento Casino Cleared

A Northern California tribe has entered into a state gaming compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), clearing the way for the Native American group to build a casino just east of Sacramento in Plymouth. The...

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