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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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Two Oklahoma Tribes Reach New State Gaming Compacts, Sports Betting Included, Disputed
April 21, 2020

Two Oklahoma Tribes Reach New State Gaming Compacts, Sports Betting Included, Disputed

Two Oklahoma tribes have reached new compacts with the state to continue lawfully operating Class III gaming (slot machines and table games) at their tribal casinos. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) announced today that new 15-year...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Carolina Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract, Deal Includes New Mobile App
April 21, 2020

South Carolina Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract, Deal Includes New Mobile App

The South Carolina Lottery has extended its contract with Scientific Games by another six years, adding on to the 18-year partnership that was forged when the lottery debuted back in 2002. Scientific Games, a Las...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Point Furloughs Employees Indefinitely, Owner Michael Gaughan Says Workers Better Off
April 21, 2020

South Point Furloughs Employees Indefinitely, Owner Michael Gaughan Says Workers Better Off

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas is furloughing its 2,200 workers effective May 3, owner Michael Gaughan saying the decision is in their best interests. The casino is one of the few...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Sands Sale of Pennsylvania Casino Saves Company Millions of Dollars
April 20, 2020

Las Vegas Sands Sale of Pennsylvania Casino Saves Company Millions of Dollars

Las Vegas Sands completed its $1.3 billion sale of its former Pennsylvania casino resort in Bethlehem to Wind Creek Hospitality last May. Fast forward to today, and the transaction is proving to be a sound...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Golden Nugget Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, ‘Mattress Mack’ Named to Texas Strike Force
April 20, 2020

Golden Nugget Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, ‘Mattress Mack’ Named to Texas Strike Force

Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire owner of Golden Nugget casinos, Landry's hospitality empire, and the NBA's Houston Rockets, has been named to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's (R) reopening task force. Abbott recently announced his Special Advisory...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NBC ‘Dateline’ Airs Murder Mystery, Dead FBI Agent Last Seen at Maryland Casino
April 18, 2020

NBC ‘Dateline’ Airs Murder Mystery, Dead FBI Agent Last Seen at Maryland Casino

NBC's Dateline aired a new episode on Friday, and it surrounded the murder mystery of a former FBI agent who was a known gambler and last seen at a Maryland casino. SPOILER ALERT: for those...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Native Americans Sue Feds Over Alaska Native Corporations Inclusion in Tribal Coronavirus Relief
April 17, 2020

Native Americans Sue Feds Over Alaska Native Corporations Inclusion in Tribal Coronavirus Relief

Native Americans are suing the federal government on claims that $8 billion in coronavirus relief money earmarked for tribes is being wrongly allocated. Six tribes have united to bring litigation against the US Treasury Department,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Casino Leaders Unite to Discuss Reopening Safety Measures
April 17, 2020

Las Vegas Casino Leaders Unite to Discuss Reopening Safety Measures

Las Vegas casino executives and union leaders are banding together to decide which safety measures should be implemented when the properties are permitted to reopen. Executives from rival casinos are working collaboratively on a series...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Sportsbook Releases NFL Win Totals, Kansas City and Baltimore Lead Way
April 16, 2020

Caesars Sportsbook Releases NFL Win Totals, Kansas City and Baltimore Lead Way

The Caesars Sportsbook has unveiled NFL regular season over/under win totals for all 32 teams, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens lead the way at 12 wins each. The New Orleans Saints and...

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PGA Tour Sets New Schedule, Golf Resumes in Early June at Colonial Country Club
April 16, 2020

PGA Tour Sets New Schedule, Golf Resumes in Early June at Colonial Country Club

The PGA Tour has unveiled its remaining 2020 schedule, which it expects to tee off in June at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. The world's best golfers are targeting Colonial Country Club...

Written by Devin O'Connor