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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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Colorado Casino Betting Limit Could Be Removed, Ballot Initiative Pushed for 2020 Election
February 20, 2020

Colorado Casino Betting Limit Could Be Removed, Ballot Initiative Pushed for 2020 Election

Colorado casinos currently bar gamblers from risking more than $100 on a single bet. But that could change should an initiative pass that would do away with max wagers. Initiative 257, introduced by Fifth Judicial...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with Hilton, Returns Hotel Brand to Strip
February 20, 2020

Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with Hilton, Returns Hotel Brand to Strip

Resorts World Las Vegas is teaming up with Hilton to bring three of the hotelier's premium brands to the Las Vegas Strip. The integrated casino resort, set to open in the summer of 2021 at...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Reno Convention Authority CEO Phil DeLone Resigns, Misconduct Allegations Arise
February 20, 2020

Reno Convention Authority CEO Phil DeLone Resigns, Misconduct Allegations Arise

Phil DeLone, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), has resigned amid misconduct allegations, though he cited medical reasons for his departure. The Reno Gazette Journal broke the news earlier this month that...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mike Bloomberg 2020 Odds Plummet Following Poor Debate, Bernie Sanders Hits New High
February 20, 2020

Mike Bloomberg 2020 Odds Plummet Following Poor Debate, Bernie Sanders Hits New High

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg endured a dismal debate performance Wednesday night in Las Vegas, prompting his 2020 odds to crash. From the very onset of the debate at the Paris Theater, Bloomberg was on the defensive,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Dustin Johnson Chasing Hat Trick at WGC-Mexico Championship, Odds Favor Rory McIlroy
February 19, 2020

Dustin Johnson Chasing Hat Trick at WGC-Mexico Championship, Odds Favor Rory McIlroy

Dustin Johnson is one of 42 players inside the top 50 on the Official World Golf Ranking who will be teeing it up this week at the WGC-Mexico Championship. But DJ is the only player...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Encore Boston Harbor Struggles Continue, January Casino Win Down 10 Percent
February 19, 2020

Encore Boston Harbor Struggles Continue, January Casino Win Down 10 Percent

Encore Boston Harbor continues to struggle in Massachusetts. The $2.6 billion casino reported a 10 percent decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. Wynn Resorts' first domestic casino not in Las Vegas opened in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Allegiant Stadium Continues South Strip Development Spree, Boutique Casino Planned
February 19, 2020

Allegiant Stadium Continues South Strip Development Spree, Boutique Casino Planned

Allegiant Stadium, the $2 billion home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, continues to spur development projects on the southern end of the Strip. The latest is a boutique, luxury hotel featuring a small casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mike Bloomberg Joins Las Vegas Democratic Debate, Odds Heavily Favor Bernie Sanders in Nevada Caucus
February 19, 2020

Mike Bloomberg Joins Las Vegas Democratic Debate, Odds Heavily Favor Bernie Sanders in Nevada Caucus

Mike Bloomberg has met the requirements to be on the Democratic debate stage tonight in Las Vegas at the Paris Theater. Though it's the ninth debate among Democratic candidates who are seeking to evict President...

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Odds Predict Houston Astros Players Will Be Targeted, Lead League in Batters Hit by Pitch
February 18, 2020

Odds Predict Houston Astros Players Will Be Targeted, Lead League in Batters Hit by Pitch

The Houston Astros want to move forward from their cheating scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball and called into question the integrity of the game. But oddsmakers and bettors believe opposing players will retaliate....

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Quapaw Nation Joins Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Dispute, Will Negotiate Compacts with Gov. Stitt
February 17, 2020

Quapaw Nation Joins Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Dispute, Will Negotiate Compacts with Gov. Stitt

The Quapaw Nation says it's joining five other tribes in Oklahoma that are negotiating with Republican Governor Kevin Stitt on the future of their casino compacts. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations filed a lawsuit...

Written by Devin O'Connor