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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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Las Vegas Tourism Officials Say Over $16B Will Be Spent on Development Projects Through 2025
December 7, 2018

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Say Over $16B Will Be Spent on Development Projects Through 2025

Las Vegas tourism officials expect more than $16 billion to be invested in developments across the city between now and through 2025. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its Construction Bulletin update...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Sun to Break Ground on South Korea Casino, Announces Paramount Pictures Theme Park
December 7, 2018

Mohegan Sun to Break Ground on South Korea Casino, Announces Paramount Pictures Theme Park

Mohegan Sun plans to break ground on its $5 billion integrated casino resort in South Korea in May. Known as Inspire, the property is located adjacent to the Incheon International Airport, and will be equipped...

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Steve Wynn Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Delaying Decision on Encore Boston Harbor Future
December 7, 2018

Steve Wynn Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Delaying Decision on Encore Boston Harbor Future

Disgraced billionaire Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit last month against his former casino company and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), and the legal action is delaying the gaming regulator's ability to move forward its investigation...

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Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Plans Unveiled for Westmoreland Mall, Targets 2020 Opening
December 6, 2018

Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Plans Unveiled for Westmoreland Mall, Targets 2020 Opening

The Pennsylvania satellite casino reserved for Westmoreland County in the western part of the state will create a $152 million annual impact for the region. That's according to developers who visited the county this week...

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Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho Says Japan IR Bidding Could Start Next Year
December 6, 2018

Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho Says Japan IR Bidding Could Start Next Year

Melco Resorts billionaire Lawrence Ho believes the highly anticipated bidding process for Japan's three integrated casino resorts will formally commence in 2019. Ho, whose Hong Kong-based company is one of the six licensed casino operators...

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Golden Entertainment Expected to Take Ownership of Two Laughlin Casinos December 20
December 6, 2018

Golden Entertainment Expected to Take Ownership of Two Laughlin Casinos December 20

Stratosphere owner Golden Entertainment is expected to receive full state approval for its planned acquisition of the Colorado Belle and Edgewater casinos in Laughlin, Nevada later this month. This week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board...

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Yes, Virginia, There Could Be Sports Betting and Casinos in 2019
December 6, 2018

Yes, Virginia, There Could Be Sports Betting and Casinos in 2019

Voters in Virginia support legalizing sports betting and both tribal and commercial casinos. That's according to a poll conducted by the Christopher Newport University's Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy. The poll of likely...

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2018 Philippines Gross Gaming Revenue Tops 2017 Total in Just Nine Months
December 5, 2018

2018 Philippines Gross Gaming Revenue Tops 2017 Total in Just Nine Months

The Philippines gaming industry is flourishing, as gross gambling revenues (GGR) in 2018 through September have already exceeded the country's 2017 total haul. The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released revenue statistics for the...

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Casino Tycoon Sheldon Adelson Threatens to Cut Off Republican Party Following Midterm Losses
December 5, 2018

Casino Tycoon Sheldon Adelson Threatens to Cut Off Republican Party Following Midterm Losses

Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson is threatening to suspend political donations to the Republican Party after becoming frustrated with GOP fundraising groups following a disappointing midterm election. Adelson and his wife Miriam gave GOP...

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Treasure Island Owner Phil Ruffin Buys Casino Miami Near Pal President Donald Trump’s Doral Resort
December 5, 2018

Treasure Island Owner Phil Ruffin Buys Casino Miami Near Pal President Donald Trump’s Doral Resort

Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin announced this week that he's acquired Casino Miami, a slots and parimutuel betting venue in South Florida, for an undisclosed price. The seller is Fronton Holdings, LLC, a private company...

Written by Devin O'Connor