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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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MGM Resorts Fielding Investment Offers for MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay Casinos
November 12, 2019

MGM Resorts Fielding Investment Offers for MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay Casinos

It's no secret that MGM Resorts wants to sell more of its land-based assets in Las Vegas, as Nevada's largest employer and casino operator continues its "asset-light" divestiture. The company recently unloaded Circus Circus to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
17th Century Underground Russian Casino Unearthed By Archaeologists
November 11, 2019

17th Century Underground Russian Casino Unearthed By Archaeologists

A supposed underground Russian casino has been discovered roughly 385 miles east of Moscow.  Archaeologists say it dates back to the 17th century. Gambling was highly illegal at the time, and the penalties for those...

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New Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Wants Sports Betting Revenue Tax Cut
November 11, 2019

New Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Wants Sports Betting Revenue Tax Cut

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small says it's "unacceptable" that his town doesn't receive a direct cut of the tax revenue generated by legal sports betting in the beachfront town. Small, who was voted in unanimously...

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NFL Week 10 Major Win for Oddsmakers, Underdogs Go 8-3-1 Against Spread
November 11, 2019

NFL Week 10 Major Win for Oddsmakers, Underdogs Go 8-3-1 Against Spread

Week 10 of the NFL season was a major win for the house, as oddsmakers benefited from the underdogs going 8-3-1 against the spread. One of the shockers came from the Miami Dolphins – once...

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Norfolk Casino Opposition Forces City Council to Reconsider Vote by Obtaining Needed Signatures
November 10, 2019

Norfolk Casino Opposition Forces City Council to Reconsider Vote by Obtaining Needed Signatures

The Norfolk casino opposition has won a small victory after obtaining the required resident signatures needed to force the City Council to reconsider its decision to sell 13.25 acres of land to the state's Pamunkey...

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Week 10 Sunday NFL Odds: Ravens, Saints, Colts Heavily Favored
November 10, 2019

Week 10 Sunday NFL Odds: Ravens, Saints, Colts Heavily Favored

The NFL odds for Week 10 of the regular season features three heavy favorites, as the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, and Indianapolis Colts all square off against inferior opponents on Sunday. The Ravens are...

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Tiger Woods Picks Tiger Woods for Presidents Cup, USA Heavy Favorites Over Internationals
November 8, 2019

Tiger Woods Picks Tiger Woods for Presidents Cup, USA Heavy Favorites Over Internationals

Tiger Woods has named himself one of his four captain's picks for the Presidents Cup, and the USA team are the heavy favorites against the Internationals for next month's competition in Australia at Royal Melbourne...

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Sheldon Adelson and Wife Miriam, Largest 2016 GOP Donors, Delay President Trump Campaign Support
November 8, 2019

Sheldon Adelson and Wife Miriam, Largest 2016 GOP Donors, Delay President Trump Campaign Support

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, the largest Republican Party donors in both the 2016 presidential election and 2018 midterms, are delaying contributions to President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection bid. The decision by the...

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Virgin Hotels, Incoming Las Vegas Casino Operator, Opposes Resort Fees
November 8, 2019

Virgin Hotels, Incoming Las Vegas Casino Operator, Opposes Resort Fees

Virgin Hotels CEO Raul Leal says the company is committed to price transparency, and therefore opposes the practice of adding on resort fees to advertised rates at the end of the booking process. Billionaire Richard...

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Maryland Casinos Lose Big in October, State Pledges Gaming Money to School Construction
November 7, 2019

Maryland Casinos Lose Big in October, State Pledges Gaming Money to School Construction

Maryland casinos reported a steep decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. The state's six licensed venues said total win was $143.89 million, an 8.9 percent year-over-year decline. The drop was fueled by a...

Written by Devin O'Connor