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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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Churchill Downs Historical Racing Gaming Parlor Fined for Machine Errors
December 13, 2018

Churchill Downs Historical Racing Gaming Parlor Fined for Machine Errors

Churchill Downs opened its Derby City Gaming parlor in Louisville, Kentucky, in September, and each day since then the state has been fining the company $1,000 for housing faulty machines. Derby City, a $65 million...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Political Bettors Unwavering Over Trump Impeachment Odds, Despite Michael Cohen Prison Sentencing
December 13, 2018

Political Bettors Unwavering Over Trump Impeachment Odds, Despite Michael Cohen Prison Sentencing

President Donald Trump's longtime attorney Michael Cohen has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to various crimes he committed, but that isn't impacting the online betting odds of the commander-in-chief...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Connecticut Casino Bill Would Bypass DOI, Authorize East Windsor Satellite Without Federal Approval
December 13, 2018

Connecticut Casino Bill Would Bypass DOI, Authorize East Windsor Satellite Without Federal Approval

A bipartisan Connecticut casino bill would remove the approval requirement from the US Department of the Interior (DOI) in allowing the proposed East Windsor tribal satellite gaming venue to move forward. Connecticut's two tribes --...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says Casinos, Marijuana Critical to Rescuing Distressed City
December 12, 2018

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says Casinos, Marijuana Critical to Rescuing Distressed City

Outgoing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) is calling on the Illinois General Assembly to legalize recreational marijuana and allow casinos to be placed in America's third largest city. Emanuel, who has decided not to seek...

Written by Devin O'Connor
American Gaming Association to Name DC Lobbyist Bill Miller Next CEO
December 12, 2018

American Gaming Association to Name DC Lobbyist Bill Miller Next CEO

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has been without a chief executive since August 1, but the lobbying organization that represents casino interests in DC and throughout the country has reportedly found its next leader. CDC...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Ocean Resort Casino Announces Concert Schedule Targeting Baby Boomers
December 11, 2018

Atlantic City Ocean Resort Casino Announces Concert Schedule Targeting Baby Boomers

Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino opened in June with such celebrities as Mark Wahlberg, Jamie Foxx, and Kesha, but the Boardwalk property appears to be marketing towards a new demographic through a concert partnership reached...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Entertainment Exec Jan Jones Blackhurst Predicts Company Will Win Japan License
December 11, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Exec Jan Jones Blackhurst Predicts Company Will Win Japan License

Caesars Entertainment Executive VP of Government Relations Jan Jones Blackhurst expressed her opinion this week that the casino operator is well-positioned to win one of the three coveted gaming licenses in Japan. In an interview...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Claimed Howard Hughes Heir Melvin Dummar Dead at 74, Nevadan Supposedly Rescued Billionaire in 1967
December 11, 2018

Claimed Howard Hughes Heir Melvin Dummar Dead at 74, Nevadan Supposedly Rescued Billionaire in 1967

An alleged heir to Howard Hughes is dead at the age of 74. Melvin Dummar, who claims to have saved the billionaire's life in 1967 and was the beneficiary of a handwritten will that left...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Okada Manila Raises $600M to Complete Philippines Integrated Casino Resort
December 10, 2018

Okada Manila Raises $600M to Complete Philippines Integrated Casino Resort

Okada Manila parent company Universal Entertainment has raised $600 million through the issuance of privately placed debt notes in order to complete the integrated casino resort in the Philippines' capital city. Opened in stages beginning...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ocean Resort Sued for $10M, Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Misconduct Against Casino Owner Bruce Deifik
December 10, 2018

Ocean Resort Sued for $10M, Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Misconduct Against Casino Owner Bruce Deifik

Ocean Resort Casino owner Bruce Deifik is being sued by a former partner in the property's HQ2 nightclub for $10 million. Joe Morrissey argues in a lawsuit filed with the New York Supreme Court that...

Written by Devin O'Connor