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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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Hong Kong Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Released Unconditionally From Bail Conditions
February 25, 2019

Hong Kong Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Released Unconditionally From Bail Conditions

Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada has been released "unconditionally" by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) following his arrest in August of last year on allegations of committing fraud. Okada's Aruze Gaming said in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Martha’s Vineyard Casino Construction Commences Despite Ongoing Challenges
February 25, 2019

Martha’s Vineyard Casino Construction Commences Despite Ongoing Challenges

A casino on Martha's Vineyard will break ground next month on the island's western edge. The announcement comes despite ongoing disputes some locals have with the gambling hall. The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)...

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Nevada Gaming Commission to Deliberate Wynn Resorts Penalty This Week
February 25, 2019

Nevada Gaming Commission to Deliberate Wynn Resorts Penalty This Week

The four-person Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will meet tomorrow to discuss a potential penalty against Wynn Resorts following the state's 10-count sexual harassment complaint against the company. In January, Wynn Resorts and the Nevada Gaming...

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Nevada Chief Gaming Regulator Sandra Morgan Still Optimistic on Skill-Based Gaming, Says Agency Will Review 2019 Wire Act Opinion
February 24, 2019

Nevada Chief Gaming Regulator Sandra Morgan Still Optimistic on Skill-Based Gaming, Says Agency Will Review 2019 Wire Act Opinion

Skill-based gaming machines have been slow to take in casinos across the country, but Nevada's chief regulator Sandra Morgan remains optimistic. Morgan – who officially became chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) late...

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LVCVA Selling Former Riviera Land, Property Includes 10 Acres Located on Strip
February 24, 2019

LVCVA Selling Former Riviera Land, Property Includes 10 Acres Located on Strip

The land where the Riviera stood on the Las Vegas Strip for decades will soon be sold for development by the city's Convention and Visitors Authority. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) purchased...

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Caesars Entertainment Surprises Investors With Q4 Profit, CEO Mark Frissora Tenure Extended
February 22, 2019

Caesars Entertainment Surprises Investors With Q4 Profit, CEO Mark Frissora Tenure Extended

Caesars Entertainment surprised Wall Street this week by posting a Q4 2018 profit on higher than expected net revenues. Net revenues jumped 11 percent to $2.12 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations of $2.11 billion. Profits,...

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Jussie Smollett Scandal Prompts Online Sportbooks to Stage Odds on Actor’s Legal Outcome, Career Future
February 22, 2019

Jussie Smollett Scandal Prompts Online Sportbooks to Stage Odds on Actor’s Legal Outcome, Career Future

UPDATE: Fox says Smollett will not appear in the final two episodes of "Empire"   Jussie Smollett was released from police custody on Thursday after posting bond and returned to the Empire set in Chicago. Internet...

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Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Passes House Committee, But Odds of Legislative Approval Remain Long
February 21, 2019

Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Passes House Committee, But Odds of Legislative Approval Remain Long

A Kentucky sports betting bill passed a state House committee this week with unanimous support, but for the legislation to one day become law, the statute will need backing from both sides of the political...

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Duke Odds Lengthen Following Zion Williamson Injury, Return Questionable
February 21, 2019

Duke Odds Lengthen Following Zion Williamson Injury, Return Questionable

Duke's odds of winning the national championship are lengthening in Las Vegas following the team's blowout loss to UNC and injury to Zion Williamson. The most anticipated college basketball game so far this year took...

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Melco Resorts Q4 Income Surges 58 Percent, CEO Lawrence Ho Optimistic on Macau Mass Market
February 21, 2019

Melco Resorts Q4 Income Surges 58 Percent, CEO Lawrence Ho Optimistic on Macau Mass Market

Melco Resorts enjoyed a prosperous final quarter to 2018, as operating income ballooned by 58 percent. Net revenue for the final three months of the year totaled $1.396 billion, a 4.8 percent gain on the...

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