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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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Philadelphia Casino Developers Unveil Specifics to State Gaming Regulators
May 7, 2019

Philadelphia Casino Developers Unveil Specifics to State Gaming Regulators

Developers of the Philadelphia casino being built in the city's stadium district provided state gaming regulators with an update on the project this week, and executives revealed they are expanding the investment. Stadium Casino LLC,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Police Say Gambler Beaten to Death by Loan Sharks Over $6300 Debt
May 7, 2019

Macau Police Say Gambler Beaten to Death by Loan Sharks Over $6300 Debt

Macau police allege a Chinese man found dead inside a guesthouse on the enclave's main peninsula was the victim of a brutal beating at the hands of three loan sharks. Judiciary Police believe a man...

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Macau Gaming Industry Feeling Pressure From Casino Markets Throughout Asia
May 6, 2019

Macau Gaming Industry Feeling Pressure From Casino Markets Throughout Asia

The Macau gaming industry – the richest casino hub on the planet – could be feeling the pinch of expanded and new gambling markets in Asian countries. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese enclave...

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Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City Reverses Fortunes, Owners Forecast Profit
May 6, 2019

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City Reverses Fortunes, Owners Forecast Profit

Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort – formerly known as Revel, TEN, and most recently Ocean Resort Casino – has been a financial nightmare since it reopened in June 2018. But new owners say the Boardwalk...

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Billionaire Phil Ruffin Interested in Buying Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Strip Properties
May 6, 2019

Billionaire Phil Ruffin Interested in Buying Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Strip Properties

Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin has confirmed he's exploring a potential takeover of Las Vegas casino resorts currently owned by Caesars Entertainment. The 84-year-old billionaire – estimated by Forbes to be worth $2.8 billion –...

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Penn National Gaming Weathers Regional Storms, Posts Record Operating Income
May 4, 2019

Penn National Gaming Weathers Regional Storms, Posts Record Operating Income

Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming enjoyed its best first quarter in company history, as operating income totaled $182.4 million – an increase of $10.3 million compared to the same period in 2018. The oldest...

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Final Four in Las Vegas? Odds Shorten After NCAA Rescinds Ban on Championships in Sports Betting States
May 3, 2019

Final Four in Las Vegas? Odds Shorten After NCAA Rescinds Ban on Championships in Sports Betting States

Las Vegas wants to bring major sporting events to town such as the Super Bowl and NCAA men's basketball tournament, and the odds of a major collegiate championship being hosted in Sin City just greatly...

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‘Jeopardy!’ James Holzhauer Receives Key to Las Vegas Strip, Winning Streak at 21 Games
May 3, 2019

‘Jeopardy!’ James Holzhauer Receives Key to Las Vegas Strip, Winning Streak at 21 Games

Jeopardy! superstar James Holzhauer describes himself as a professional sports bettor in Las Vegas. But after the last month, he'll presumably forever be known as the man who dominated his opponents and seemingly cracked the...

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Philippines Casino Regulator Delivers Federal Government $170M in First Quarter Taxes
May 2, 2019

Philippines Casino Regulator Delivers Federal Government $170M in First Quarter Taxes

PAGCOR, the Philippines casino regulator that also operates its own gaming venues, sent $170 million in taxes to the federal government for the first quarter of 2019. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation reported income...

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Caesars Entertainment Reducing Customer Comps to Offset Wage Hikes
May 2, 2019

Caesars Entertainment Reducing Customer Comps to Offset Wage Hikes

Caesars Entertainment plans to improve its player rewards program – in the company's favor – in order to cover increased employee wages. Executives relayed during the company's first quarter conference call with investors that it...

Written by Devin O'Connor