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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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McIlroy, Johnson Favored at WGC Match Play, Longshot Tony Romo Stars in Punta Cana
March 27, 2019

McIlroy, Johnson Favored at WGC Match Play, Longshot Tony Romo Stars in Punta Cana

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson are the favorites this week at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has Rory and DJ...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Public Hearing in College Town Generates Large Turnout
March 26, 2019

Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Public Hearing in College Town Generates Large Turnout

A Pennsylvania satellite casino public hearing in the college town of Shippensburg generated a large turnout this week, with many residents attending to voice their opposition to state gaming regulators. Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment –...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Upstate New York Casinos Resorts World, Tioga Downs Reduce Number of Slots to Better Monetize Floors
March 26, 2019

Upstate New York Casinos Resorts World, Tioga Downs Reduce Number of Slots to Better Monetize Floors

Upstate New York casinos Resorts World Catskills and Tioga Downs have gained state approval to reduce their number of slot machines in an effort to better monetize their floors. The New York Gaming Commission signed...

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Atlantic City: Don’t Bet on New Jersey Expanding Land-Based Casinos Across Garden State
March 25, 2019

Atlantic City: Don’t Bet on New Jersey Expanding Land-Based Casinos Across Garden State

Atlantic City will retain its monopoly on land-based commercial casino gambling in New Jersey for the time being. Speaking with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D) explains that the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium
March 25, 2019

Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium

Las Vegas Strip property values are poised to surge in the coming years, as demand increases amid limited availability. That's according to several experts with vast economic experience working in Southern Nevada. The Economic Club...

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NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0
March 25, 2019

NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0

The second round of March Madness saw the odds-on favorites run the table, as all 16 teams took care of business and advanced to the Sweet 16. That isn't to say there weren't some very...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History
March 25, 2019

Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is an estimated $750 million after no tickets matched all six numbers over the weekend. At a quarter of a billion dollars, Wednesday's drawing is expected to be...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former Ameristar Casino Nightclub Booker Says She Was Told to Avoid ‘All Black’ Entertainment Events
March 22, 2019

Former Ameristar Casino Nightclub Booker Says She Was Told to Avoid ‘All Black’ Entertainment Events

A former Ameristar Casino executive in charge of booking entertainment events at the St. Charles, Missouri, resort says her employer told her to avoid bringing shows and concerts that primarily attracted African Americans. Kim Carpenter...

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MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Predicts Osaka Will Be Japan’s First Approved IR Casino Location
March 22, 2019

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Predicts Osaka Will Be Japan’s First Approved IR Casino Location

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren opined this week that Osaka will be the first region approved for an integrated casino resort (IR) in Japan's forthcoming commercial gaming industry. In Japan for the MLB Opening Series...

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Connecticut Tribal Casino Receives Formal Approval From Interior Department, But Damage Already Done
March 22, 2019

Connecticut Tribal Casino Receives Formal Approval From Interior Department, But Damage Already Done

The Connecticut tribal casino planned for East Windsor has finally received formal and complete approval from the US Department of the Interior (DOI), but the federal agency's long delay has put the state's two Native...

Written by Devin O'Connor