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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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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Springfield Visit Unsuccessful, Casino Tax Rate Revamp Stalls
November 13, 2019

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Springfield Visit Unsuccessful, Casino Tax Rate Revamp Stalls

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot went to the Illinois Springfield capital this week in hopes of convincing state lawmakers to support a new, reduced tax scheme for her city's casino. She left without with any...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Tribe Pitches State $1B Deal to Obtain Exclusive Gaming Rights
November 13, 2019

Alabama Tribe Pitches State $1B Deal to Obtain Exclusive Gaming Rights

An Alabama tribe that operates three Native American casinos in the state is on the defensive from a group arguing it should be required to pay taxes on its gaming revenue. Now, the Poarch Band...

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Poll Claims West Virginia Residents Favor Ending Greyhound Racing Subsidy
November 12, 2019

Poll Claims West Virginia Residents Favor Ending Greyhound Racing Subsidy

A poll in West Virginia has concluded that the majority of residents are opposed to earmarking casino tax money for state greyhound breeders. West Virginia's Racetrack Video Lottery Act of 1994 licensed slot machines and...

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Wynn Resorts Targets Macau Neighbor Hengqin Island for Employee Training Center
November 12, 2019

Wynn Resorts Targets Macau Neighbor Hengqin Island for Employee Training Center

Wynn Resorts wants to develop a training facility for Macau's gaming industry on the neighboring island of Hengqin. Wynn Macau vice chair and COO Linda Chen told Bloomberg this week that the casino operator believes...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson NFL MVP Favorite Following Thrilling Victory Over 49ers
November 12, 2019

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson NFL MVP Favorite Following Thrilling Victory Over 49ers

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson said Monday night's showdown with the undefeated San Francisco 49ers was the "craziest game I've ever been a part of." For NFL fans, it was a heck of a back-and-forth...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor