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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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Steve Wynn Emerges at West Hollywood Restaurant Known for Spotting Celebs
December 2, 2019

Steve Wynn Emerges at West Hollywood Restaurant Known for Spotting Celebs

Disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn emerged from hiding last week at Craig's in Los Angeles, a West Hollywood restaurant on Melrose Avenue frequented by A-list celebrities. Wynn sightings have been few and far between since...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Cyber Monday Deals Offer Deep Savings on Casino Hotel Rooms, Shows
December 1, 2019

Las Vegas Cyber Monday Deals Offer Deep Savings on Casino Hotel Rooms, Shows

Cyber Monday, the online shopping bonanza that follows Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday, is once again offering up a smorgasbord of internet deals. And that extends to deep discounts on Las Vegas casino hotel rooms,...

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Norfolk Casino Committee Formed to Educate Public on Gaming Impact
November 30, 2019

Norfolk Casino Committee Formed to Educate Public on Gaming Impact

The Norfolk casino issue is a complicated and divisive topic in the Virginia waterfront city, prompting the local mayor to form a committee to discuss gaming with the public. On Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Conor McGregor Favored Against Donald Cerrone for Las Vegas UFC Fight
November 29, 2019

Conor McGregor Favored Against Donald Cerrone for Las Vegas UFC Fight

Conor "The Notorious" McGregor is the favorite against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone for their January 18 UFC bout in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor's first fight in more than a year. The non-title welterweight showdown...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Gaming Regulator Advises Media to Avoid Advertising Unlicensed Sports Betting Websites
November 29, 2019

New Jersey Gaming Regulator Advises Media to Avoid Advertising Unlicensed Sports Betting Websites

New Jersey's chief gaming regulator is advising all news and media outlets covering sports betting to avoid referencing or accepting advertising from unlicensed networks. New Jersey led the charge against the federal government to repeal...

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Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection
November 28, 2019

Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection

The operator of Powerball says it won't reveal the financial details of the settlement it reached with a winner who claimed he was owed millions of dollars in damages. Earlier this week, the Multi-State Lottery...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs
November 28, 2019

New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs

New Jersey drug court graduates are a major step closer to entering the candidate pool for Atlantic City casino job openings. Assembly Bill 5817 – introduced by Democratic Assemblymen Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato, both...

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William Hill Serves Thanksgiving Football Odds Tutorial, Betting Depends on Who’s Sober, Hungover
November 28, 2019

William Hill Serves Thanksgiving Football Odds Tutorial, Betting Depends on Who’s Sober, Hungover

A backyard Thanksgiving football game is a cherished pastime for many Americans on Turkey Day, and this year one bookmaker is showing families how they can set odds to up the ante of the outcome....

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The 13 Macau Loses $65M Over Last Six Months, Blames Casino Struggles
November 27, 2019

The 13 Macau Loses $65M Over Last Six Months, Blames Casino Struggles

The 13 Macau south of the Cotai Strip in Coloane has cost its parent company nearly $65 million in operating expenses for the non-gaming resort over the last six months. South Shore Holdings Limited blamed...

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Macau Gaming Crimes Surge 20 Percent, Officials Credit Better Law Enforcement for Statistical Rise
November 27, 2019

Macau Gaming Crimes Surge 20 Percent, Officials Credit Better Law Enforcement for Statistical Rise

Macau gaming-related crimes are up 19.5 percent January through September 2019. But officials in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) say that's only due to better law enforcement operations. Macau Security Secretary Wong Sio Chak...

Written by Devin O'Connor