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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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MGM Resorts Seeks Teleworkers, Debuts ‘Viva Las Office’ Promo
August 6, 2020

MGM Resorts Seeks Teleworkers, Debuts ‘Viva Las Office’ Promo

MGM Resorts, the largest operator of casinos in Las Vegas, has launched a promotional package tailored to those working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. "Viva Las Office" is a three-tiered package program being marketed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
William Hill Permanently Closing 119 Betting Shops, Company Returning Furlough Funds
August 6, 2020

William Hill Permanently Closing 119 Betting Shops, Company Returning Furlough Funds

Bookmaker William Hill says it's permanently closing 119 shops throughout the UK, but the company is optimistic about its coronavirus recovery. William Hill execs say business has been solid since the sports betting behemoth began...

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Penn National Stock Surges After Quarterly Revenue Beats Analyst Expectations
August 6, 2020

Penn National Stock Surges After Quarterly Revenue Beats Analyst Expectations

Shares of Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) soared today after the regional casino giant revealed its second quarter revenue easily beat analyst estimates. April through June revenue totaled $305.5 million, topping the consensus forecast of...

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Caesars Entertainment Investing $400M in Atlantic City Casinos Revitalization Attempt
August 6, 2020

Caesars Entertainment Investing $400M in Atlantic City Casinos Revitalization Attempt

Caesars Entertainment is required to invest at least $400 million into its three Atlantic City casinos over the next three years, according to a mandate from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) that is...

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Brooks Koepka Oddsmakers Top Liability at PGA Championship
August 5, 2020

Brooks Koepka Oddsmakers Top Liability at PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka is oddsmakers' largest liability on this week's PGA Championship. The two-time defending champ is commanding the lion's share of the money wagered and number of bets placed. This year has been unlike any...

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UK Gaming Industry Rebuffs Calls for Online Gamblers to Prove They Can Afford Losses
August 5, 2020

UK Gaming Industry Rebuffs Calls for Online Gamblers to Prove They Can Afford Losses

The gaming industry in the United Kingdom is rejecting calls from a British public policy group that wants online gamblers to prove they can afford their losses. The Social Market Foundation, one of the most...

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Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel
August 5, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel

Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Executives say the move is part of a court process to restructure...

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Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Inside St. Charles Casino, One Dead Following Overdose
August 5, 2020

Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Inside St. Charles Casino, One Dead Following Overdose

A 43-year-old man has been charged with allegedly selling fentanyl inside a St. Charles, Missouri, casino. The drugs may have led to one man's death. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri...

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Casino Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Says Gaming Industry Recovery Could Take Years
August 4, 2020

Casino Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Says Gaming Industry Recovery Could Take Years

Tilman Fertitta, the Texas billionaire owner of Golden Nugget casinos across the US, the Landry's hospitality empire, and the NBA Houston Rockets, says governors and mayors are being selfish in restricting business operations and are...

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Melco Resorts Announces Second $500M Senior Note Offering, Casino Giant Raising $1B in Capital
August 4, 2020

Melco Resorts Announces Second $500M Senior Note Offering, Casino Giant Raising $1B in Capital

Melco Resorts, one of the six licensed casino operators in Macau, has unveiled its intentions to raise an additional $500 million through the issuance of senior notes. In a press release and filings made with...

Written by Devin O'Connor