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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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Outgoing MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Overpaid Executives List, Salary 355x Average Worker
February 29, 2020

Outgoing MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Overpaid Executives List, Salary 355x Average Worker

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren is overpaid. That's according to As You Sow, a nonprofit that works to promote shareholder advocacy in publicly traded companies. This week, As You Sow released its sixth annual list...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Entertainment Jacks Up Resort Fees After Reporting $1.2B Loss in 2019
February 28, 2020

Caesars Entertainment Jacks Up Resort Fees After Reporting $1.2B Loss in 2019

Caesars Entertainment is further increasing resort fees at four of its Las Vegas Strip casinos. The fees dreaded by customers will see higher rates at The Linq, Harrah's, Flamingo, and Bally's. All four resorts are...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Suitability Inquiry Suspended Due to Pending Court Appeal
February 28, 2020

Crown Resorts Suitability Inquiry Suspended Due to Pending Court Appeal

The Crown Resorts inquiry in New South Wales to determine whether the casino operator is suitable to hold a gaming license in the state has been suspended amid an ongoing court appeal. The NSW Independent...

Written by Devin O'Connor
UFC President Dana White Donates $1M to Trump Campaign, Fertittas Supporting GOP House Effort
February 27, 2020

UFC President Dana White Donates $1M to Trump Campaign, Fertittas Supporting GOP House Effort

UFC President Dana White is heavily supporting President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Newly released election finance records show the mixed martial arts promoter donated $1 million to "America First Action" in November. America First Action...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines, Charged with Kidnapping Man Over Gambling Debt
February 27, 2020

Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines, Charged with Kidnapping Man Over Gambling Debt

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Philippines and charged with kidnapping a man over his alleged failure to pay up on his gambling debts. Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, director of the Philippine National...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wind Creek Bethlehem Names Kathy McCracken GM, as Gaming Industry Shrinks Female Leadership Gap
February 27, 2020

Wind Creek Bethlehem Names Kathy McCracken GM, as Gaming Industry Shrinks Female Leadership Gap

Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania has appointed Kathy McCracken as the casino resort's next executive vice president and general manager following the departure of Brian Carr from the organization. Carr served as president and chief...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic
February 26, 2020

Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic

Brooks Koepka has been golf's most dominant player in recent years. But after suffering a knee injury and undergoing a painful stem-cell injection, the 29-year-old admits he's "nowhere near 100 percent." Regardless, oddsmakers have him...

Written by Devin O'Connor
British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates
February 26, 2020

British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates

British Columbia's largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith, president of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate
February 25, 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains opposed to expanding gambling operations at the two downstate racinos – Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. The two racinos, which are only permitted to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Inquiry: Casino Operator Authorized Wire Transfer to Drug Trafficker
February 23, 2020

Crown Resorts Inquiry: Casino Operator Authorized Wire Transfer to Drug Trafficker

Crown Resorts remains under investigation in New South Wales (NSW) regarding its suitability to hold a casino license in the state. Damaging revelations regarding the company's facilitating of a wire transfer to a known drug...

Written by Devin O'Connor