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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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Donald Trump Continues Attacking Joe Biden, as Reelection Odds Further Lengthen
June 18, 2020

Donald Trump Continues Attacking Joe Biden, as Reelection Odds Further Lengthen

The odds of President Donald Trump being reelected for another four-year term continue to lengthen, and that's prompting the commander-in-chief to go on the offensive against his Democratic challenger. Former Vice President Joe Biden has...

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Mohegan Gaming Ready to Break Ground on $1B Greece Integrated Resort Casino
June 18, 2020

Mohegan Gaming Ready to Break Ground on $1B Greece Integrated Resort Casino

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) says it's ready to break ground once given the green light on its more than $1 billion integrated resort casino planned for Athens, Greece. MGE, the gaming unit of the...

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Caesars Slashes 471 Positions From Harrah’s Reno Sale, Peppermill Cuts Jobs, Too
June 18, 2020

Caesars Slashes 471 Positions From Harrah’s Reno Sale, Peppermill Cuts Jobs, Too

Caesars Entertainment has announced that all 471 job positions at its closed Harrah's Reno Hotel and Casino will be permanently eliminated. VICI Properties, the real estate and investment trust that owns the physical assets of...

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Virginia Lottery Online Games Commence July 1, Will Provide Relief as Sales Diminish
June 18, 2020

Virginia Lottery Online Games Commence July 1, Will Provide Relief as Sales Diminish

The Virginia Lottery will begin offering online games beginning July 1. It comes at a most critical time, as the lottery has seen its revenue decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, the Virginia...

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Larry Flynt Scores in Court, Judge Says California Card Room Rules Worth Review
June 17, 2020

Larry Flynt Scores in Court, Judge Says California Card Room Rules Worth Review

Porn mogul Larry Flynt, 77, won a small victory in federal court this week, after a judge ruled that regulations dictating who can own California card rooms could be reviewed. Flynt, along with his partners...

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Judge Rejects Oklahoma Governor’s Clarity Request On Tribal Gaming Compacts
June 17, 2020

Judge Rejects Oklahoma Governor’s Clarity Request On Tribal Gaming Compacts

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's (R) request for a federal judge to clarify what authorization the Sooner State governor possess in negotiating tribal gaming compacts has been dismissed. Federal judge Timothy DeGiusti of the Western District...

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Macau Implementing Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Travelers From Beijing
June 17, 2020

Macau Implementing Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Travelers From Beijing

Macau officials will require anyone arriving in the enclave who has recently been in Beijing to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government-designated facility. The decision comes in response to the Chinese capital elevating...

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US Gaming Industry Seeks Cashless Betting Options Amid Pandemic
June 16, 2020

US Gaming Industry Seeks Cashless Betting Options Amid Pandemic

The US gaming industry's predominant lobbying firm is calling on state regulators to allow casinos to modernize how gamblers bet and transact funds. The American Gaming Association (AGA) said after 18 months of review, in...

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Wynn Las Vegas Buffet Returns June 18, Casino Staple Redefined
June 16, 2020

Wynn Las Vegas Buffet Returns June 18, Casino Staple Redefined

The Wynn Las Vegas buffet will reopen Thursday, June 18, but the eatery will operate in a vastly different manner in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffets and casinos go hand-in-hand like America and apple...

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UK Parliament Members Pushing for Complete Ban on Gambling Advertising
June 15, 2020

UK Parliament Members Pushing for Complete Ban on Gambling Advertising

Numerous members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have unified in an effort to limit gambling advertising. The coalition includes several influential Members of Parliament (MPs), the Guardian reports. The UK media outlet says...

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