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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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Palms Casino Owner Explains Nightclub Closure Decision, Red Rock Resorts Earnings Disappoint
November 6, 2019

Palms Casino Owner Explains Nightclub Closure Decision, Red Rock Resorts Earnings Disappoint

Palms Casino Resort is closing its Kaos day and nightclub just seven months after its opening. Red Rock Resorts (RRR) billionaire CEO Frank Fertitta III says the nightclub scene in Las Vegas has become far...

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Ohio State No. 1 in College Football Playoff Rankings, Clemson Outside Looking In
November 6, 2019

Ohio State No. 1 in College Football Playoff Rankings, Clemson Outside Looking In

Ohio State is the top-ranked team in college football, according to the 13 committee members of the College Football Playoff. The top four came as a bit of a surprise. Following the Buckeyes, it's No....

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Macau Casino Boss Paulo Martins Chan Receives Gig Extension
November 6, 2019

Macau Casino Boss Paulo Martins Chan Receives Gig Extension

The chief regulator of the Macau gaming industry has been granted another 12-month term, which will coincide with dictating the licensing renewal process for the enclave's six licensed casino operators. Paulo Martins Chan, the head...

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Odds Long Los Angeles Chargers Relocate to London, Owner Says Rumors ‘BS’
November 5, 2019

Odds Long Los Angeles Chargers Relocate to London, Owner Says Rumors ‘BS’

The Los Angeles Chargers haven't exactly been embraced by their new host city since relocating there in 2017, and that's fueling speculation that the NFL franchise could be considering yet another move. The Atlantic broke...

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Gaming Industry Analysts Expect Macau Casino Revenue Rebound in 2020
November 5, 2019

Gaming Industry Analysts Expect Macau Casino Revenue Rebound in 2020

Gaming industry analysts believe 2020 will be a better year for the six licensed casino operators in Macau, the world's richest gambling hub. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) stands at $30.56 billion January through October 2019....

Written by Devin O'Connor