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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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Genting Singapore Investors Receive $213M Dividend, Company Focus Turns to Japan
May 28, 2020

Genting Singapore Investors Receive $213M Dividend, Company Focus Turns to Japan

Genting Singapore, owner and operator of Resorts World Sentosa in the Southeast Asia city-state, is distributing a 2019 annual dividend of $213 million USD to shareholders. At the company's 35th annual general meeting, held today...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Showboat Atlantic City Pitches $100M Water Park, Democratic Committee Pleads with Gov. Murphy to Reopen Casinos
May 28, 2020

Showboat Atlantic City Pitches $100M Water Park, Democratic Committee Pleads with Gov. Murphy to Reopen Casinos

Showboat Atlantic City, a nongaming property sitting between Ocean Casino and Hard Rock along with Boardwalk, has presented the state with a plan to construct a $100 million indoor water park. Philadelphia real estate developer...

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Private London Casino Iconic for James Bond Film Says Saudi Sheikh Owes $2.5M Debt
May 27, 2020

Private London Casino Iconic for James Bond Film Says Saudi Sheikh Owes $2.5M Debt

Private London casino Les Ambassadeurs says one of its high rolling members, Saudi Sheikh Salah Hamdan Al Balawi, owes the club millions of dollars in gambling debts. Les A, as the ultra-exclusive private club is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japan Betting on IR Development to Fuel Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19
May 27, 2020

Japan Betting on IR Development to Fuel Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19

Japan will not slow its progression of three integrated resort (IR) casinos because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the country plans to use the licensing process of the multibillion-dollar complexes to help restart its economy...

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Can Casino Buffets Survive COVID-19? Hospitality Experts Have Varying Views
May 27, 2020

Can Casino Buffets Survive COVID-19? Hospitality Experts Have Varying Views

The casino buffet has been an integral part of the Las Vegas experience for decades. But COVID-19 is threatening to put a fork in the Strip amenity staple. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) confirmed last...

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Rush Street Gaming Partners with Portsmouth to Build Virginia Casino
May 27, 2020

Rush Street Gaming Partners with Portsmouth to Build Virginia Casino

Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming has been named by officials in Portsmouth, Virginia, as the preferred company to build, own, and operate a casino resort in the Hampton Roads city. Last month, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Iowa Casinos Can Reopen June 1, Gaming Floor Limited to 50 Percent Capacity
May 26, 2020

Iowa Casinos Can Reopen June 1, Gaming Floor Limited to 50 Percent Capacity

Iowa casinos are being allowed to reopen on June 1, but under a series of strict regulations designed to protect employees and guests. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) ordered the state's 19 commercial casinos to...

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Nevada Economy One of Hardest-Hit by Coronavirus, Unemployment Rate Highest in Nation
May 26, 2020

Nevada Economy One of Hardest-Hit by Coronavirus, Unemployment Rate Highest in Nation

The Nevada economy has been one of the hardest-hit by the coronavirus because of the state's large dependency on tourism and hospitality. Nevada's unemployment rate of 28.2 percent in April is the highest in the...

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Las Vegas Casino Hotel Rooms ‘Heavily Discounted’ During Summer Reopening
May 26, 2020

Las Vegas Casino Hotel Rooms ‘Heavily Discounted’ During Summer Reopening

Las Vegas casinos are set to reopen Thursday, June 4, and analysts say hotel room rates will be greatly reduced in the months ahead. Last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) announced a June 4...

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Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder Part III in Macau? Boxing Promoters Campaigning for Far-East Showdown
May 25, 2020

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder Part III in Macau? Boxing Promoters Campaigning for Far-East Showdown

Heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are considering a third showdown, and the fight could go down in Macau – the world's richest gambling hub. While boxing is immensely popular in Asia, Macau...

Written by Devin O'Connor