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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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Virginia Casino Blueprint Unveiled, Developers Urge State Lawmakers to Authorize Project
November 5, 2018

Virginia Casino Blueprint Unveiled, Developers Urge State Lawmakers to Authorize Project

Developers behind the Virginia casino planned for Bristol in the southwest part of the state have unveiled their resort concept, but warn that without approval from state lawmakers, the project that would create thousands of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NFL Week 9 Bloody Sunday for Sportsbooks, Bettors Win $7M to $10M
November 5, 2018

NFL Week 9 Bloody Sunday for Sportsbooks, Bettors Win $7M to $10M

Week 9 of the NFL season was a bad day for oddsmakers but a good one for bettors, as numerous casinos and operators reporting massive losses due to several popular teams covering their spreads. The...

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MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Continue Merger Talks, Alignment Would Create $50B Company
November 5, 2018

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Continue Merger Talks, Alignment Would Create $50B Company

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are reportedly continuing their discussions on potentially merging the two casino giants. Talking with sources close to the negotiations, New York Post journalist Josh Kosman says there is no formal...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Credit Rating Upgraded, But Remains Below Investment Grade
November 4, 2018

Atlantic City Credit Rating Upgraded, But Remains Below Investment Grade

Atlantic City's long-term issuer credit rating is being upgraded by Moody's Investors Services from Caa3 to B2. While that's good news for the region, the new classification is a mark that still ranks below "investment...

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Seminole Tribe Gives $1M More to Committee Urging Floridians to Approve Casino Ballot Question Next Week
November 3, 2018

Seminole Tribe Gives $1M More to Committee Urging Floridians to Approve Casino Ballot Question Next Week

The Seminole Tribe in Florida has given another $1 million to Voters in Charge, a committee that's hoping voters will back a casino ballot referendum question next week during the midterm elections. Come Tuesday, November...

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Philippine Casinos Would Benefit From Better Airport Infrastructure
November 3, 2018

Philippine Casinos Would Benefit From Better Airport Infrastructure

Casinos in the Philippines would benefit with more resilient VIP high roller play if the country invested in improving its airport facilities, a research note opines this week. Japanese financial services firm Nomura Holdings says...

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Caesars Entertainment Posts Q3 Profit, Investors Bullish on Company Future
November 2, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Posts Q3 Profit, Investors Bullish on Company Future

Caesars Entertainment reported Thursday that revenues totaled $2.19 billion in the third quarter, and net income was $110 million, or 14 cents per share. A year ago, the 3Q saw investors lose $2.90 a share...

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Churchill Downs Expands Casino Holdings, Will Pay Up to $500M for Rivers Casino Near Chicago
November 1, 2018

Churchill Downs Expands Casino Holdings, Will Pay Up to $500M for Rivers Casino Near Chicago

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will pay up to $500 million to acquire a majority stake in the Rivers Casino in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. Illinois' most lucrative riverboat, Rivers is currently owned by...

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Caesars Entertainment Scores Partnership Deal With Las Vegas Raiders Stadium
November 1, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Scores Partnership Deal With Las Vegas Raiders Stadium

Caesars Entertainment has reached the first partnership with the under-construction $1.8 billion Las Vegas football stadium that will become the home of the NFL Raiders for the start of the 2020 season. In a press...

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Macau Gaming Revenue Hits Four-Year High, Win Totals $3.38B
November 1, 2018

Macau Gaming Revenue Hits Four-Year High, Win Totals $3.38B

Macau casinos won 27.3 billion patacas ($3.38 billion) in October, a 2.6 percent year-over-year gain. It's the highest monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) haul in four years. Last month was the industry's highest GGR mark...

Written by Devin O'Connor