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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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Tiger Woods Back in Swing of Things, Farmers Insurance Open Favorite at His Beloved Torrey Pines
January 23, 2019

Tiger Woods Back in Swing of Things, Farmers Insurance Open Favorite at His Beloved Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods tees off his 2019 PGA Tour season this week at the Farmers Insurance Open where the seven-time winner is one of the favorites at Torrey Pines in Southern California. The Westgate SuperBook has...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Atlantic City to Receive $4.8M Property Tax Settlement From City and Atlantic County
January 23, 2019

Hard Rock Atlantic City to Receive $4.8M Property Tax Settlement From City and Atlantic County

Owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City will receive $4.8 million over the next four years after reaching a property tax appeal settlement with the state. Since Hard Rock – the...

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NFL Super Bowl Prop Bets Ire of League Officials
January 22, 2019

NFL Super Bowl Prop Bets Ire of League Officials

Prop bets on the upcoming Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams allow gamblers to make wagers on the performances of specific players, and that's a concept NFL league officials despise....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak to Fight Recent DOJ Wire Act Opinion on State’s Behalf
January 22, 2019

Former New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak to Fight Recent DOJ Wire Act Opinion on State’s Behalf

Former New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union), a resilient gaming advocate who led both the state's authorization of online gambling and sports betting, has been asked to prepare the state's response to the US Department...

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Hard Rock, Ocean Resort Casino Employees Working to Unionize With Unite Here Local 54
January 22, 2019

Hard Rock, Ocean Resort Casino Employees Working to Unionize With Unite Here Local 54

Employees at Hard Rock and Ocean Resort, the two Atlantic City Boardwalk casinos that opened on the same day last June, continue to work with Unite Here Local 54 to unionize their labor forces. The...

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Virginia Casino Bill Advances in Senate Committee, Would Authorize Five Venues With Voter Support
January 22, 2019

Virginia Casino Bill Advances in Senate Committee, Would Authorize Five Venues With Voter Support

A Virginia casino bill that would permit as many as five gaming venues in designated cities should local voter referendums be approved has passed a state senate committee. Introduced by Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-District...

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Philippines Boracay Island: No Casinos, No Sandcastles
January 21, 2019

Philippines Boracay Island: No Casinos, No Sandcastles

The Philippines island of Boracay will remain free of a casino, and government officials say the building of sandcastles on the picturesque beach also now runs afoul of the law. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte closed...

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Macau Gaming Regulators Approve New Mass Market Tables, Analysts Remain Bullish on Enclave
January 21, 2019

Macau Gaming Regulators Approve New Mass Market Tables, Analysts Remain Bullish on Enclave

Macau gaming regulators are signing off on new-to-market mass gaming tables for two casino operators in the enclave. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau – stylized as DICJ – has approved 50 new mass market...

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Ocean Resort Casino Mystery Buyer Still Unknown
January 21, 2019

Ocean Resort Casino Mystery Buyer Still Unknown

The Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City was sold more than a week ago, but the buyer still hasn't been publicly revealed. Present owner Bruce Deifik announced he was selling the Boardwalk casino resort less...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Super Bowl Odds: Sports Bettors Taking New England Patriots Over Los Angeles Rams
January 21, 2019

Super Bowl Odds: Sports Bettors Taking New England Patriots Over Los Angeles Rams

The early Super Bowl odds in Las Vegas have the New England Patriots slight 1.5-point favorites over the Los Angeles Rams, with the over/under at 58.5 points. Following an action-packed – and controversial – conference...

Written by Devin O'Connor