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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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G2E Asia 2020 in Macau Postponed by COVID-19 Coronavirus, Gaming Expo Rescheduled
March 3, 2020

G2E Asia 2020 in Macau Postponed by COVID-19 Coronavirus, Gaming Expo Rescheduled

G2E Asia 2020, one of the largest annual conventions in Macau, is being rescheduled from May to July because of the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The postponement moves the Global Gaming Expo to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Floyd Mayweather Says Wilder Wins in Fury Trilogy Bout, But with Caveat
March 3, 2020

Floyd Mayweather Says Wilder Wins in Fury Trilogy Bout, But with Caveat

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather says Deontay Wilder will beat Tyson Fury in their third bout. But only if he's the one who trains the "Bronze Bomber" ahead of their July fight. Oddsmakers have Fury as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Democratic Establishment Concerned with Sanders Securing Party Ticket, Unite Behind Biden
March 2, 2020

Democratic Establishment Concerned with Sanders Securing Party Ticket, Unite Behind Biden

The Democratic Party apparently is uniting behind former VP Joe Biden. That's as the establishment is becoming increasingly worried regarding Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders potentially securing its nomination to challenge President Donald Trump in November....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hilton Kyiv in Ukraine Announces Casino Development Plans in Hopes of Country Legalizing Gambling
March 2, 2020

Hilton Kyiv in Ukraine Announces Casino Development Plans in Hopes of Country Legalizing Gambling

Hilton Kyiv in Ukraine is moving forward with plans to construct two casinos inside its hotel property in the capital of the Eastern European country. Gambling in Ukraine was banned in 2009, but the country's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Canada Sports Betting Bill Introduced in House of Commons, Comes in Response to US Gaming Expansion
March 2, 2020

Canada Sports Betting Bill Introduced in House of Commons, Comes in Response to US Gaming Expansion

A Canada sports betting bill has been introduced in the House of Commons that would expand gambling to allow betting on single-game sporting outcomes. Bill C-218 from Member of Parliament Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon-Grasswood) is an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Appeals to President Donald Trump for Homeland Recognition
March 2, 2020

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Appeals to President Donald Trump for Homeland Recognition

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts is appealing to President Donald Trump for help in recognizing its claimed homeland in Taunton. Last week, a three-judge panel in the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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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