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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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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Surges 22.5 Percent in May, Hard Rock Gains Market Share
June 13, 2019

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Surges 22.5 Percent in May, Hard Rock Gains Market Share

Atlantic City casinos won $266.76 million last month from their land-based, online, and sports betting operations. That's 22.5 percent more than the gaming operators collected in May of 2018. The industry had two more casinos...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oakland Raiders Picked for HBO ‘Hard Knocks,’ Oddsmakers Predict Hard NFL Season for Future Las Vegas Franchise
June 12, 2019

Oakland Raiders Picked for HBO ‘Hard Knocks,’ Oddsmakers Predict Hard NFL Season for Future Las Vegas Franchise

The Oakland Raiders will be featured on this year's season of the HBO series "Hard Knocks." It's a casting role the team didn't want. Despite owner Mark Davis and second-year coach Jon Gruden publicly stating...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former Texas Casino Cruise Ship Sued by Woman Claiming Negligence Over 2017 Injury
June 12, 2019

Former Texas Casino Cruise Ship Sued by Woman Claiming Negligence Over 2017 Injury

A Texas casino cruise ship company that operated the Jacks or Better gaming vessel out of Galveston is being sued by a woman on allegations of negligence that resulted in "severe and lasting" injuries. Attorneys...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NFL Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Linked to Arkansas Casino Proposal
June 12, 2019

NFL Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Linked to Arkansas Casino Proposal

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is involved in an Arkansas casino proposal through his hospitality company Legends. In a release announced this week, Legends says it's partnering with the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) to develop...

Written by Devin O'Connor
US Commercial Casinos Won Record $41.7B in 2018, 3.5 Percent Increase on Prior Year
June 11, 2019

US Commercial Casinos Won Record $41.7B in 2018, 3.5 Percent Increase on Prior Year

US commercial casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $41.7 billion in 2018, up 3.5 percent year-over-year and the industry's all-time best mark. The annual GGR gain equates to around $1.4 billion more kept by...

Written by Devin O'Connor
SLS Las Vegas Casino Owner Alex Meruelo Exploring NHL Arizona Coyotes Purchase
June 11, 2019

SLS Las Vegas Casino Owner Alex Meruelo Exploring NHL Arizona Coyotes Purchase

SLS Las Vegas owner Alex Meruelo is considering acquiring the NHL's Arizona Coyotes. The businessman – whose Meruelo Group also owns the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno – has long sought an ownership position in...

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Justin Bieber Challenges Tom Cruise to UFC Fight, Sportsbooks Open Hypothetical Odds
June 11, 2019

Justin Bieber Challenges Tom Cruise to UFC Fight, Sportsbooks Open Hypothetical Odds

Pop star Justin Bieber has bizarrely challenged movie star Tom Cruise to a UFC fight, and online sportsbooks are taking bets on the potential spectacle. The challenge announcement came via social media, the 25-year-old taking...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Golden State Warriors Survive Game 5, But Kevin Durant Achilles Injury Keeps Toronto Raptors Series Favorites
June 11, 2019

Golden State Warriors Survive Game 5, But Kevin Durant Achilles Injury Keeps Toronto Raptors Series Favorites

The Golden State Warriors found a way to win Game 5 of the NBA Finals Monday night in Toronto after the emotional loss of Kevin Durant, but the Raptors remain the NBA Finals series favorites....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cipriani Announces $450M Casino Hotel in Uruguay’s Punta del Este Resort Town
June 10, 2019

Cipriani Announces $450M Casino Hotel in Uruguay’s Punta del Este Resort Town

Cipriani, an international operator of luxury restaurants and clubs, is investing $450 million in a casino resort located in Uruguay's Punta del Este. The hospitality group says it will restore the beachfront town's Tudor-style San...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Toronto Raptors Betting Favorites to Close Out Warriors in NBA Finals
June 10, 2019

Toronto Raptors Betting Favorites to Close Out Warriors in NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors are heavy betting favorites for tonight's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, as the team that's up 3-1 is expected to close out the championship series. After...

Written by Devin O'Connor