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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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Bally’s Atlantic City Sold for Just $25M, as Twin Rivers Snags Three US Casinos
April 24, 2020

Bally’s Atlantic City Sold for Just $25M, as Twin Rivers Snags Three US Casinos

Bally's Atlantic City has been sold to Twin River Worldwide Holdings for the discount rate of just $25 million, as Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts continue to reduce their portfolio ahead of their merger. Twin...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alaska Native Corporations to Receive Coronavirus Relief Earmarked for Indian Tribes
April 23, 2020

Alaska Native Corporations to Receive Coronavirus Relief Earmarked for Indian Tribes

Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), for-profit enterprises that are owned by Native Americans, will receive coronavirus stimulus money designated for sovereign Indian tribes. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), $8 billion...

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Phil Ruffin Readying His Las Vegas Casinos to Reopen May 15, Odds Long It Will Happen
April 23, 2020

Phil Ruffin Readying His Las Vegas Casinos to Reopen May 15, Odds Long It Will Happen

Billionaire Phil Ruffin plans to reopen his Las Vegas casinos, Treasure Island and Circus Circus, on May 15. But the odds seem long that gaming will be permitted to resume operations on that date. On...

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Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen Gives Grim Outlook for Casino and Hospitality Business
April 23, 2020

Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen Gives Grim Outlook for Casino and Hospitality Business

Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen says it will take a least a year for the company's businesses to recover once they're allowed to reopen. Appearing on CNBC Wednesday, the chairman of the corporation owned...

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Joe Biden Enjoys Best Fundraising Month, But Trump Campaign Has Nearly $250M to Spend
April 22, 2020

Joe Biden Enjoys Best Fundraising Month, But Trump Campaign Has Nearly $250M to Spend

Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $46.7 million in March, his best month ever. But his campaign is still at a serious disadvantage compared to President Donald Trump. Filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC)...

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Americans Have Travel Itch Amid Continued Lockdowns: Good News for US Casinos
April 22, 2020

Americans Have Travel Itch Amid Continued Lockdowns: Good News for US Casinos

Travel has become basically nonexistent in the United States over the past two months, resulting in nearly one in two Americans saying they're itching to get out of their house and on the road. Every...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Odds Slashed Following Gronk Announcement
April 22, 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Odds Slashed Following Gronk Announcement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter the 2020 NFL season with more hype than any other team in the league after landing future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady last month. Now they have added...

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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...

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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...

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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