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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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UNLV Hospitality, Law Schools Receive $9M Donation from San Manuel Indians for Tribal Gaming Studies
February 23, 2020

UNLV Hospitality, Law Schools Receive $9M Donation from San Manuel Indians for Tribal Gaming Studies

The UNLV hospitality and law schools have received a $9 million donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to further education in the areas of tribal gaming operations and law. The university says...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Race Revs Up Las Vegas Economy, Generates $166M Impact
February 22, 2020

Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Race Revs Up Las Vegas Economy, Generates $166M Impact

The Pennzoil 400 NASCAR race held this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway generates a substantial impact on the local economy. Research from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reveals last year's...

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Nevada Caucus: Odds Strongly Favor Sen. Bernie Sanders, Russia Reportedly Again Meddling
February 22, 2020

Nevada Caucus: Odds Strongly Favor Sen. Bernie Sanders, Russia Reportedly Again Meddling

The Nevada caucuses are held today at polling centers across the state, and political bettors are predicting that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders easily wins the majority of the 23 Democratic delegates up for grabs. On...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Regulators Say Skill-Based Machines Are Illegal, Petition to Join Lawsuit
February 21, 2020

Pennsylvania Gaming Regulators Say Skill-Based Machines Are Illegal, Petition to Join Lawsuit

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is seeking to join a lawsuit against a skill-based gaming company that manufacturers what the agency believes are illegal gambling devices. Attorneys representing Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, the parent...

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Colorado Casino Betting Limit Could Be Removed, Ballot Initiative Pushed for 2020 Election
February 20, 2020

Colorado Casino Betting Limit Could Be Removed, Ballot Initiative Pushed for 2020 Election

Colorado casinos currently bar gamblers from risking more than $100 on a single bet. But that could change should an initiative pass that would do away with max wagers. Initiative 257, introduced by Fifth Judicial...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with Hilton, Returns Hotel Brand to Strip
February 20, 2020

Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with Hilton, Returns Hotel Brand to Strip

Resorts World Las Vegas is teaming up with Hilton to bring three of the hotelier's premium brands to the Las Vegas Strip. The integrated casino resort, set to open in the summer of 2021 at...

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Reno Convention Authority CEO Phil DeLone Resigns, Misconduct Allegations Arise
February 20, 2020

Reno Convention Authority CEO Phil DeLone Resigns, Misconduct Allegations Arise

Phil DeLone, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), has resigned amid misconduct allegations, though he cited medical reasons for his departure. The Reno Gazette Journal broke the news earlier this month that...

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Mike Bloomberg 2020 Odds Plummet Following Poor Debate, Bernie Sanders Hits New High
February 20, 2020

Mike Bloomberg 2020 Odds Plummet Following Poor Debate, Bernie Sanders Hits New High

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg endured a dismal debate performance Wednesday night in Las Vegas, prompting his 2020 odds to crash. From the very onset of the debate at the Paris Theater, Bloomberg was on the defensive,...

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Dustin Johnson Chasing Hat Trick at WGC-Mexico Championship, Odds Favor Rory McIlroy
February 19, 2020

Dustin Johnson Chasing Hat Trick at WGC-Mexico Championship, Odds Favor Rory McIlroy

Dustin Johnson is one of 42 players inside the top 50 on the Official World Golf Ranking who will be teeing it up this week at the WGC-Mexico Championship. But DJ is the only player...

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Encore Boston Harbor Struggles Continue, January Casino Win Down 10 Percent
February 19, 2020

Encore Boston Harbor Struggles Continue, January Casino Win Down 10 Percent

Encore Boston Harbor continues to struggle in Massachusetts. The $2.6 billion casino reported a 10 percent decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. Wynn Resorts' first domestic casino not in Las Vegas opened in...

Written by Devin O'Connor