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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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Casino Stocks Deliver Investors Christmas Gifts in 2019, Gaming Companies Top Thriving Stock Market
December 25, 2019

Casino Stocks Deliver Investors Christmas Gifts in 2019, Gaming Companies Top Thriving Stock Market

Shares of casino stocks flourished in 2019, with several publicly traded gaming industry companies bettering the burgeoning Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Nasdaq Composite indexes. Financial advisers say there's little similarity between investing in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs Resigns Amid Tribal Casino Revenue Sharing Dispute
December 25, 2019

Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs Resigns Amid Tribal Casino Revenue Sharing Dispute

Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs Lisa Billy resigned from the governor's cabinet this week because of "unnecessary conflict" with the tribes. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) is engulfed in a contentious battle with the state's...

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Georgia Casino Push Gaining Momentum Ahead of 2020 State Legislative Session
December 24, 2019

Georgia Casino Push Gaining Momentum Ahead of 2020 State Legislative Session

Georgia casino legislation will be back on the table when the state General Assembly convenes for its 2020 session on January 13. Casino bills have been floated in the Atlanta capital for years. But amid...

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Connecticut Gov. Emails Reveal East Windsor Casino Odds Long, Alternative Gaming Expansion Preferred
December 24, 2019

Connecticut Gov. Emails Reveal East Windsor Casino Odds Long, Alternative Gaming Expansion Preferred

Emails from Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) sent to a tribal leader in the state reveal that the odds of the East Windsor satellite casino coming to reality are becoming quite long. The Associated Press...

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Political Odds Forecast Mid-January Appointment for Speaker Pelosi Impeachment Managers
December 24, 2019

Political Odds Forecast Mid-January Appointment for Speaker Pelosi Impeachment Managers

Political bettors believe impeachment managers, the appointed House of Representatives members who will make the lower chamber's impeachment case against President Donald Trump during the Senate trial, won't be named for a couple of weeks....

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Japan Casino Regulations Might Resemble Nevada’s, the Gaming Industry Gold Standard
December 24, 2019

Japan Casino Regulations Might Resemble Nevada’s, the Gaming Industry Gold Standard

The three forthcoming Japan casino integrated resorts (IR) could be governed in the country by gaming regulations that closely resemble those found in Nevada. Nevada's regulatory environment that oversees the richest casino state in America...

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President Donald Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talk’ With China President Xi Jinping During Macau Anniversary
December 23, 2019

President Donald Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talk’ With China President Xi Jinping During Macau Anniversary

US President Donald Trump said he had a "very good talk" with China's President Xi Jinping while the People's Republic leader was in Macau last week for the casino hub's 20th anniversary celebration. Macau has...

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Nevada Security Officials Release Troubling Information Regarding Casino Emergency Response Plans
December 23, 2019

Nevada Security Officials Release Troubling Information Regarding Casino Emergency Response Plans

Nevada security officials have issued several releases and comments to a local media outlet that paints a concerning picture regarding the state's emergency response readiness when it comes to casino resorts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal,...

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Nebraska Tribe Bankrolling Ballot Referendum Initiative to Legalize Racetrack Casinos
December 23, 2019

Nebraska Tribe Bankrolling Ballot Referendum Initiative to Legalize Racetrack Casinos

A Nebraska tribe is singlehandedly funding a political committee that is working to place a ballot referendum question before voters next fall that would legalize casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago...

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Gambler Claims Resorts World New York City Falsely Accused Him of Damaging Slot Machines
December 23, 2019

Gambler Claims Resorts World New York City Falsely Accused Him of Damaging Slot Machines

Resorts World New York City has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly accusing a gambler of damaging slot machines, a claim the plaintiff says is unfounded. Filed in the Bronx Supreme Court, Bronx resident...

Written by Devin O'Connor