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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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Small Casinos Remain Ineligible for Coronavirus Relief in SBA Payroll Protection Program
April 14, 2020

Small Casinos Remain Ineligible for Coronavirus Relief in SBA Payroll Protection Program

Small casinos remain ineligible for coronavirus relief through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), despite recent amendments from the US Treasury Department. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have been pressed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Online Lotteries Prove Critical in Aiding Pandemic, as Coronavirus Hits Retail Sales
April 14, 2020

Online Lotteries Prove Critical in Aiding Pandemic, as Coronavirus Hits Retail Sales

Online lotteries are providing much-needed revenue to state programs, as land-based lottery sales have plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. States with online lotteries have seen internet sales surge more than 10 percent. New Hampshire, one...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japan Government Will Field Integrated Resort Bids January Through June 2021
April 14, 2020

Japan Government Will Field Integrated Resort Bids January Through June 2021

Japan will not afford prefectures and cities interested in obtaining one of the three available integrated resort (IR) licenses additional time to submit their bids. Regardless of what impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Trump Plaza Debris Rains on Atlantic City Boardwalk During Violent Storm
April 13, 2020

Trump Plaza Debris Rains on Atlantic City Boardwalk During Violent Storm

Debris from Trump Plaza has once again fallen from the permanently closed Atlantic City Boardwalk property. Much of the Mid-Atlantic saw a violent storm wreak havoc. Tornado watches and wind advisories were issued across New...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Gaming Says South Korea Casino Resort in Incheon Scheduled for 2022 Opening
April 13, 2020

Mohegan Gaming Says South Korea Casino Resort in Incheon Scheduled for 2022 Opening

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's (MGE) first investment outside North America remains on schedule, as its casino resort in Incheon, South Korea is targeting a 2022 opening. The gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut...

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Oklahoma Tribes Want Shelter-in-Place Mandate, Call on Governor to Issue Order
April 13, 2020

Oklahoma Tribes Want Shelter-in-Place Mandate, Call on Governor to Issue Order

Oklahoma tribes – many of which operate casino resorts – are calling on Governor Kevin Stitt (R) to issue a stay-at-home order throughout the Sooner State in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $525K at Gulfstream Park in Southern Florida
April 12, 2020

Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $525K at Gulfstream Park in Southern Florida

A bettor who put down 50 cents on an early Pick 5 Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Florida won nearly $525,000 after three of the five winners were severe longshots. The anonymous winner correctly picked...

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US Social Distancing Grades Lower, But Nevada Still Receives ‘A’ Report Card
April 10, 2020

US Social Distancing Grades Lower, But Nevada Still Receives ‘A’ Report Card

Americans are becoming restless. The latest social distancing report from a location data research firm reveals many states aren't doing as well in staying home as they once were. The Unacast COVID-19 Social Distancing Scoreboard...

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Michigan Tribal Casinos Continue Paying Workers Through April, Cite Unemployment Fiasco
April 10, 2020

Michigan Tribal Casinos Continue Paying Workers Through April, Cite Unemployment Fiasco

A Native American group that owns two tribal casinos in northern Michigan, plus a non-gaming resort, will continue paying its workers through at least the end of April despite the properties being temporarily closed to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Casino Unions Demand Gaming Industry Workers Receive Pay and Benefits During National Shutdown
April 9, 2020

Casino Unions Demand Gaming Industry Workers Receive Pay and Benefits During National Shutdown

Casino unions across the country are calling on gaming operators to continue paying their workers despite their businesses being forced to temporarily close. Unions that represent casino workers in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans,...

Written by Devin O'Connor