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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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Analysts: Remote Chance US Casino Operators Lose Macau Concessions Due to Trade War with China
June 27, 2019

Analysts: Remote Chance US Casino Operators Lose Macau Concessions Due to Trade War with China

Gaming analysts say US casino operators licensed in Macau, the world's richest gambling hub, shouldn't be impacted by President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with China President Xi Jinping. In a recent note, Sanford C....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Strip Suffers Double-Digit Revenue Drop, Fewer Sports Bets Placed in Nevada Than New Jersey
June 27, 2019

Las Vegas Strip Suffers Double-Digit Revenue Drop, Fewer Sports Bets Placed in Nevada Than New Jersey

The Las Vegas Strip reported an 11 percent gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline last month. Statewide, casinos won $981.8 million, which is a six percent drop – or $22.2 million – compared to May 2018....

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Missouri Gaming Machines Threatened by Lawsuit, Manufacturer Issues Odd ‘Gambling’ Definition
June 27, 2019

Missouri Gaming Machines Threatened by Lawsuit, Manufacturer Issues Odd ‘Gambling’ Definition

The legality of Missouri gaming machines commonly found in convenience stores and bars throughout the state is being targeted by a lawsuit filed by Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd. Zahnd's lawsuit names Kansas-based gaming...

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Steve Wynn Still Listing Wynn Resorts as Employer on Political Campaign Donation Forms
June 26, 2019

Steve Wynn Still Listing Wynn Resorts as Employer on Political Campaign Donation Forms

Disgraced billionaire Steve Wynn continues to make political donations with Wynn Resorts Ltd listed as his employer despite claims by company executives that he is longer affiliated with the casino operator. According to campaign finance...

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Prop Bets Released for $10K World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas
June 26, 2019

Prop Bets Released for $10K World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas

The $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event gets cards in the air next week, and in anticipation sportsbooks are offering prop bets on the outcome of the most prestigious card game on the...

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SLS Las Vegas Sued by Former Owner Over Alleged Unpaid Licensing Fees
June 26, 2019

SLS Las Vegas Sued by Former Owner Over Alleged Unpaid Licensing Fees

The parent company of SLS Las Vegas has been named in a lawsuit on allegations that the ownership hasn't been paying the appropriate licensing fees for the Strip casino property. Iranian-American businessman Sam Nazarian's SBE...

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Billionaires Phil Ruffin, Tilman Fertitta Remain Interested in Caesars Strip Casinos Following Eldorado Acquisition
June 26, 2019

Billionaires Phil Ruffin, Tilman Fertitta Remain Interested in Caesars Strip Casinos Following Eldorado Acquisition

Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin says he's still interested in expanding his Las Vegas casino portfolio by way of acquiring a Caesars Entertainment Strip property after the company agreed to an acquisition by Eldorado Resorts....

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Believes State Prepared to Battle Neighboring Illinois Expanded Gaming
June 25, 2019

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Believes State Prepared to Battle Neighboring Illinois Expanded Gaming

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) says he isn't surprised lawmakers in Illinois decided to authorize new casinos and sign off on sports betting. In an interview with The Times of Northwest Indiana's Daniel Carden, Holcomb...

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William Hill Gives $50K to Writing Class Following Copyright Lawsuit Settlement With Rival FanDuel
June 25, 2019

William Hill Gives $50K to Writing Class Following Copyright Lawsuit Settlement With Rival FanDuel

Sports betting operator William Hill is donating $50,000 to a creative writing class at Rutgers University after settling a copyright infringement lawsuit with rival FanDuel. Last fall, William Hill sued FanDuel on grounds that the...

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ James Holzhauer Unsuccessful in WSOP Tournaments
June 25, 2019

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ James Holzhauer Unsuccessful in WSOP Tournaments

Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer, the man who went on a Jeopardy! run this year by winning 32 straight games and $2,464,216, didn't find the same success this week at the World Series of Poker...

Written by Devin O'Connor