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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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For Sale: 38.5 Acres of Prime Las Vegas Strip Land Adjacent to Mandalay Bay, Raiders Stadium
February 2, 2020

For Sale: 38.5 Acres of Prime Las Vegas Strip Land Adjacent to Mandalay Bay, Raiders Stadium

The Las Vegas Strip's southern end is amid a development boom because of the forthcoming opening of the $2 billion Raiders NFL football stadium, and that's leading some property owners to bring their valuable acreage...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council Says Casinos Highly Vulnerable to Criminal Activity
January 25, 2020

Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council Says Casinos Highly Vulnerable to Criminal Activity

The Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) says the country's land-based casinos and online gambling sites remain highly vulnerable to criminal activity. AMLC Chairman Benjamin Diokno revealed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Amusement and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Coronavirus Spreads to Singapore, Patient Stayed Near Resorts World Sentosa Casino
January 24, 2020

Coronavirus Spreads to Singapore, Patient Stayed Near Resorts World Sentosa Casino

The coronavirus has spread to Singapore, and health officials in the city-state say one identified patient stayed recently near the Resorts World Sentosa casino. Three cases of the deadly novel coronavirus have now been confirmed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bills to Allow Casinos Outside Atlantic City Introduced in New Jersey Legislature
January 24, 2020

Bills to Allow Casinos Outside Atlantic City Introduced in New Jersey Legislature

Atlantic City is currently the only town in New Jersey where casinos can be placed. But once again, Garden State lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal that monopoly. Trenton has five bills in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan Mobile Sports Betting Staying Offline Until 2021, Onsite Sportsbooks Operational This Spring
January 23, 2020

Michigan Mobile Sports Betting Staying Offline Until 2021, Onsite Sportsbooks Operational This Spring

Mobile sports betting has been authorized in Michigan, but operations won't be able to go live until 2021, state gaming regulators explained this week. Mary Kay Bean, spokesperson for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB),...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tiger Woods Tees Off 2020 Season as Farmers Frontrunner, Seeks Record 83rd Win
January 22, 2020

Tiger Woods Tees Off 2020 Season as Farmers Frontrunner, Seeks Record 83rd Win

Tiger Woods begins his 2020 PGA Tour season as one of the favorites at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, a course he knows all too well. The 82-time PGA...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Springfield Cleans House, New Executives Named to Jumpstart Casino Resort
January 22, 2020

MGM Springfield Cleans House, New Executives Named to Jumpstart Casino Resort

MGM Springfield has replaced two key executives in hopes of reenergizing the struggling $960 million integrated casino resort. Property President Michael Mathis is exiting the role after six years. He was named to that position...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Academy Awards Odds Favor ‘Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood’ for Best Picture, New Jersey Permits Oscars Betting
January 22, 2020

Academy Awards Odds Favor ‘Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood’ for Best Picture, New Jersey Permits Oscars Betting

The 92nd Academy Awards are set for Sunday, February 9, from Los Angeles, and for a second straight year, movie buffs inside New Jersey can end the night a big winner. The New Jersey Division...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Genting Singapore Seeks Investor Approval for $10B Japan Casino Resort, Multiple Proposals Considered
January 21, 2020

Genting Singapore Seeks Investor Approval for $10B Japan Casino Resort, Multiple Proposals Considered

Genting Singapore, the owner and operator of Resorts World Sentosa, is seeking shareholder approval to invest up to $10 billion in Japan should the casino operator be awarded one of the three integrated resort (IR)...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Gaming Wins in Greece, Casino Operator Moving Forward With Resort at Former Athens Airport
January 21, 2020

Mohegan Gaming Wins in Greece, Casino Operator Moving Forward With Resort at Former Athens Airport

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has won the initial right to build a casino resort at the shuttered Hellenikon International Airport in Athens, Greece. The gaming unit of the tribe, based in Connecticut, was awarded the...

Written by Devin O'Connor