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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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Historical Horse Racing Expands Across Virginia, Colonial Downs Renovation Underway, Betting Parlors Announced
November 18, 2018

Historical Horse Racing Expands Across Virginia, Colonial Downs Renovation Underway, Betting Parlors Announced

Casinos are banned in Virginia, but gaming venues featuring historical horse racing terminals are coming to towns across the state. In April, state lawmakers and Governor Ralph Northam (D) gave owners of the shuttered Colonial...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Gaming Revenue Up 16 Percent in October, But Older Casinos Paying Price
November 16, 2018

Atlantic City Gaming Revenue Up 16 Percent in October, But Older Casinos Paying Price

Atlantic City gross gambling revenue (GGR) totaled $239 million in October, a 15.8 percent year-over-year premium, but the win largely came at the expense of older casinos. Borgata, Bally's, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, and Resorts...

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Las Vegas Casino Thief Who Weaseled Way Into Loading Docks With Box Truck Is Sentenced
November 15, 2018

Las Vegas Casino Thief Who Weaseled Way Into Loading Docks With Box Truck Is Sentenced

The Las Vegas casino thief who used a box truck to gain access into resort loading docks and steal items under the guise of making deliveries and pickups has been sentenced to a minimum of...

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Atlantic Club Has Another Interested Buyer, Future of Long-Shuttered Atlantic City Casino Unknown
November 15, 2018

Atlantic Club Has Another Interested Buyer, Future of Long-Shuttered Atlantic City Casino Unknown

The Atlantic Club has sat vacant since shuttering in 2014, but the Boardwalk property might soon have a new owner. Advanced Consulting, a real estate firm based in New York, tells the Press of Atlantic...

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Kentucky Downs Racetrack and Gaming Parlor Sold to Thoroughbred Owner, Former Casino Executive
November 14, 2018

Kentucky Downs Racetrack and Gaming Parlor Sold to Thoroughbred Owner, Former Casino Executive

The Kentucky Downs horse racetrack and gaming parlor featuring 750 historical racing terminals is being sold to a thoroughbred owner and former casino executive. The undisclosed deal transfers the venue from its current owners Kentucky...

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Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Says He’s Still Mayor Following Casino Nightclub Fight
November 14, 2018

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Says He’s Still Mayor Following Casino Nightclub Fight

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam (D) says his participation in a casino nightclub brawl over the weekend hasn't yet cost him his job. After meeting with New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver (D) on Tuesday,...

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Billionaire Dan Gilbert Sells Greektown Casino to Caesars REIT and Penn National for $1B
November 14, 2018

Billionaire Dan Gilbert Sells Greektown Casino to Caesars REIT and Penn National for $1B

Dan Gilbert, the billionaire founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, is selling his Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit to Caesars' real estate investment trust (REIT) and Penn National Gaming for $1...

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Maryland Voters Support Sports Betting, But Their Voices Won’t Be Heard Until 2020
November 13, 2018

Maryland Voters Support Sports Betting, But Their Voices Won’t Be Heard Until 2020

Maryland voters want sports betting legalized, but state law, which requires any form of gambling expansion to be approved through a ballot referendum, will keep the issue at bay until at least 2020. A poll...

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Macau Government Praises Remaining Junkets, Operators Request Tax Break
November 13, 2018

Macau Government Praises Remaining Junkets, Operators Request Tax Break

The Macau government says the remaining junket companies catering to China's mainland elite are playing a vital role in the resurgence of the enclave's gaming industry, and are doing it while better adhering to the...

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Nevada Prostitutes Rally for Las Vegas Super Bowl in 2025 with Pledge of Extra Fun for Fans
November 13, 2018

Nevada Prostitutes Rally for Las Vegas Super Bowl in 2025 with Pledge of Extra Fun for Fans

Nevada prostitutes are appealing to the NFL for Las Vegas to land the Super Bowl in 2025 by promising a massive party that the league has never seen before. Prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas...

Written by Devin O'Connor