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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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Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Appoints Second Female Gaming Control Board Chair
January 10, 2019

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Appoints Second Female Gaming Control Board Chair

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan the next chairperson of the state's Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The former North Las Vegas city attorney will assume the role when current chair Becky...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former South Korea Casino CEO Sentenced to Three-Year Prison Term
January 10, 2019

Former South Korea Casino CEO Sentenced to Three-Year Prison Term

Disgraced former South Korea casino CEO Choi Hung-jib is headed to prison for the next three years after a court found him guilty of nepotism and illegal hiring practices. Choi was the chief executive of...

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Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino Sold Six Months After Opening
January 10, 2019

Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino Sold Six Months After Opening

UPDATE: Ocean Resort Casino owner Bruce Deifik confirmed Thursday afternoon that the property has indeed been sold. He didn't name the buyer. The sale is dependent on approval from state regulators, and the new owner...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Los Angeles Police Bust Illegal 25-Cent Bingo Game in Senior Community
January 10, 2019

Los Angeles Police Bust Illegal 25-Cent Bingo Game in Senior Community

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) shut down an illegal bingo operation inside a retirement community this week after receiving a tip from a resident. Karen Adams told NBC 4 in Los Angeles that she's...

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Hokkaido Japan Integrated Resort Conference Attended by Major Casino Operators
January 9, 2019

Hokkaido Japan Integrated Resort Conference Attended by Major Casino Operators

Hokkaido, Japan's second largest island behind only the main Honshu island, is holding an integrated resort conference this week, and several major casino operators are in attendance. Asia Gaming Brief reports that the two-day showcase...

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Tesla Powered Down by Atlantic City Officials, Company Barred From Doing Business With Casinos
January 9, 2019

Tesla Powered Down by Atlantic City Officials, Company Barred From Doing Business With Casinos

Tesla, the automotive and energy company led by billionaire Elon Musk, is barred from doing business with Atlantic City casinos for the next five years. That's according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement...

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Detroit Casinos Post Record Annual Win Despite Continued High Unemployment
January 9, 2019

Detroit Casinos Post Record Annual Win Despite Continued High Unemployment

Detroit casinos won a record $1.44 billion in annual gross gambling revenue (GGR) in 2018, a $20 million premium on the previous top mark set in 2011. MGM Grand, MotorCity, and Greektown capped off December...

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Penn National Partners With Pennsylvania Convenience Chain Rutter’s for VGTs, Sheetz and Wawa Run Empty
January 8, 2019

Penn National Partners With Pennsylvania Convenience Chain Rutter’s for VGTs, Sheetz and Wawa Run Empty

Penn National Gaming is readying to bring video gaming terminals (VGTs) to Rutter's, a Pennsylvania dairy and convenience store chain that is recognized as "the oldest vertically integrated food company in the country." If approved...

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Outgoing Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts, Will Focus on Japan
January 8, 2019

Outgoing Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts, Will Focus on Japan

Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (R) is just one day removed from office, but the politician isn't taking time off after serving two terms. Instead, the Republican is joining MGM Resorts to head up their...

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Las Vegas Shooter Mesquite Home Sold for $425K, Price Near Market Value
January 8, 2019

Las Vegas Shooter Mesquite Home Sold for $425K, Price Near Market Value

Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's Mesquite home has been sold for $425,000. The price is around real estate estimates for the 2,018-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath property. The home is in the 55-and-over Sun City Mesquite by...

Written by Devin O'Connor