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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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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns, Connecticut Tribes Could Benefit
December 17, 2018

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns, Connecticut Tribes Could Benefit

Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke gave his resignation to President Donald Trump over the weekend, and that's welcomed news to Connecticut's two tribes that are jointly working to build a satellite casino in East Windsor....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden Announces Resignation, Marilyn Spiegel to Assume Role
December 17, 2018

Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden Announces Resignation, Marilyn Spiegel to Assume Role

Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden is stepping down at the end of the year, and will be replaced by Marilyn Spiegel. It's the latest shakeup at the company in the wake of the alleged...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Steve Wynn Attorneys Working With Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Expedite Investigation Lawsuit
December 14, 2018

Steve Wynn Attorneys Working With Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Expedite Investigation Lawsuit

Attorneys for Steve Wynn are working with lawyers for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in order to move along the billionaire's lawsuit to block the state agency's investigative report into his alleged sexual misconduct from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casinos Thankful in November, Gaming Revenue Surges 20 Percent
December 14, 2018

Atlantic City Casinos Thankful in November, Gaming Revenue Surges 20 Percent

Atlantic City casinos reported a 20 percent increase in gross gambling revenue (GGR) last month, with total win coming in at $247.65 million. Paired with sports betting revenue at the state's two horse racetrack facilities,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver Responds to Las Vegas Relocation Rumors
December 14, 2018

Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver Responds to Las Vegas Relocation Rumors

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is reportedly considering relocating his NBA franchise to Las Vegas or Seattle unless his current city agrees to cover $150 million of a $230 million renovation at the team's current...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival Planning Las Vegas Return
December 14, 2018

Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival Planning Las Vegas Return

The Route 91 Harvest country music festival is planning a return to the Las Vegas Strip two years after it was the target of the October 2017 mass shooting that left 58 victims dead. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Towns Surrounding Plainridge Park Casino Petition Massachusetts Gaming Commission for Table Games
December 13, 2018

Towns Surrounding Plainridge Park Casino Petition Massachusetts Gaming Commission for Table Games

Several towns located near the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Massachusetts, are urging the state's gaming agency to allow the slots-only facility to incorporate a modest number of table games. Local officials in Plainville, Franklin,...

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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...

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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...

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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