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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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Cordish Companies Seek Philadelphia Casino Project Control, Plan Parx Buyout
November 23, 2018

Cordish Companies Seek Philadelphia Casino Project Control, Plan Parx Buyout

The long-delayed Philadelphia casino set for the city's stadium district has been in a state of flux for months, but it now appears the project is moving forward. The Cordish Companies, a Maryland-based real estate...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Casino Authority Approves Budget Increase, Plans to Better Market Atlantic City
November 21, 2018

New Jersey Casino Authority Approves Budget Increase, Plans to Better Market Atlantic City

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has approved a 10 percent budget increase for 2019, and the state agency says its primary focus is on better marketing Atlantic City. CRDA Executive Director Matthew...

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Nevada Lawmakers Tour San Francisco Marijuana Lounges, Consider Legalizing Consumption Businesses
November 21, 2018

Nevada Lawmakers Tour San Francisco Marijuana Lounges, Consider Legalizing Consumption Businesses

Seven Nevada lawmakers visited San Francisco this week and toured two marijuana lounges where they learned about the best practices of legalizing and regulating businesses that permit customers to consume cannabis. The Las Vegas Sun...

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Lawrence Ho Increases Ownership Stake in Melco Resorts, Now Controls Nearly 55 Percent
November 21, 2018

Lawrence Ho Increases Ownership Stake in Melco Resorts, Now Controls Nearly 55 Percent

Billionaire Lawrence Ho has increased his ownership stake in Melco Resorts, the Hong Kong casino company he founded in 2004 that owns and operates properties in Macau and Manila. In a filing with the US...

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Former Revel Owner Glenn Straub Engaged in Bitter Lawsuit with Ex-Girlfriend 38-Years Younger, Slams #MeToo Movement
November 20, 2018

Former Revel Owner Glenn Straub Engaged in Bitter Lawsuit with Ex-Girlfriend 38-Years Younger, Slams #MeToo Movement

Glenn Straub, the former owner of the Revel casino in Atlantic City that has since reopened as Ocean Resort, is making headlines in Florida for suing his ex-girlfriend who is 38 years younger than him....

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Oaklawn Horse Racetrack Unveils $100M Expansion Following Arkansas Casino Legalization
November 20, 2018

Oaklawn Horse Racetrack Unveils $100M Expansion Following Arkansas Casino Legalization

The Oaklawn horse racetrack in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is set to undergo a $100 million expansion following the state's authorization of commercial gambling. Parent company Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announced Monday that the expansion will...

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No. 10 Ohio State Opens as Underdog in Rivalry Game Against No. 4 Michigan
November 19, 2018

No. 10 Ohio State Opens as Underdog in Rivalry Game Against No. 4 Michigan

No. 10 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) welcomes No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten) to the Horseshoe on Saturday in a rivalry game that has significant College Football Playoff implications. And for the...

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MGM Springfield and Mohegan Sun Turf War Continues, Properties Argue Over Being First
November 19, 2018

MGM Springfield and Mohegan Sun Turf War Continues, Properties Argue Over Being First

MGM Springfield and Connecticut's two tribal casino resorts are engaged in a bitter fight for customers in the increasingly competitive New England gaming market. The Mashantucket Pequot Indians opened their Foxwoods Resort Casino in 1986....

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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Guest Allegedly Taken for $66K by Masseuse Imposter
November 19, 2018

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Guest Allegedly Taken for $66K by Masseuse Imposter

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, was the site of a crime that left one man down more than $66,000. Police allege that Cassidy Reign Paris, 30, approached a 52-year-old New...

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Las Vegas Officials Say 300K Visitors Expected for Thanksgiving Weekend
November 19, 2018

Las Vegas Officials Say 300K Visitors Expected for Thanksgiving Weekend

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau (LVCVA) is expecting roughly 300,000 out-of-towners to make their way to Sin City for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. The agency says those individuals will collectively spend around...

Written by Devin O'Connor