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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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Wynn Resorts Sinks Paradise Park Lagoon Project, Stock Plummets After CEO Says Macau Slowing
November 8, 2018

Wynn Resorts Sinks Paradise Park Lagoon Project, Stock Plummets After CEO Says Macau Slowing

Wynn Resorts revealed during its third quarter investor call that Paradise Park, the 38-acre lagoon project that would have replaced the property's golf course, is being abandoned. Wynn CEO Matt Maddox told investors that the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Re-Elect Rodney Butler Chairman Amid East Windsor Casino Chaos
November 7, 2018

Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Re-Elect Rodney Butler Chairman Amid East Windsor Casino Chaos

The Mashantucket Pequot Native Americans have re-elected Rodney Butler to the position of tribal council chairman, as the group continues to fight for a satellite casino in East Windsor, Connecticut. Butler has been in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Political Odds Beat Polls Again, Online Bettors Correctly Predict Midterm Elections, Steve Sisolak Nevada Gubernatorial Win
November 7, 2018

Political Odds Beat Polls Again, Online Bettors Correctly Predict Midterm Elections, Steve Sisolak Nevada Gubernatorial Win

Political odds once again proved more accurate than the polls in several key Midterm Election Day races. As it relates to the gaming industry, no vote was more critical than the Nevada gubernatorial, and online...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Genting Malaysia Stock Plummets After Finance Minister Increases Casino Fees
November 6, 2018

Genting Malaysia Stock Plummets After Finance Minister Increases Casino Fees

Genting Malaysia is in crisis mode after the gaming company's home country announced a substantial tax increase on casino operations. Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng shocked Genting shareholders late last week when he announced...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Casinos Enjoy Record Win, Could Give Virginia Lawmakers More Reason to Legalize Gambling
November 6, 2018

Maryland Casinos Enjoy Record Win, Could Give Virginia Lawmakers More Reason to Legalize Gambling

Maryland casinos won $157.96 million last month to mark a new monthly all-time record haul in state gaming history. The bounty marked an 18.6 percent increase on October 2017 when the state's six casinos won...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Election Day 2018: Where Votes Matter for Gaming Industry
November 6, 2018

Election Day 2018: Where Votes Matter for Gaming Industry

Election Day 2018 is here, and the outcomes of several votes have the potential to greatly impact the future of the gaming industry in the United States. Nevada residents will elect their next governor today,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Regulators to Consider Gambling Inside Las Vegas Raiders Stadium
November 5, 2018

Nevada Regulators to Consider Gambling Inside Las Vegas Raiders Stadium

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will decide whether to recommend that certain forms of gambling be permitted inside the forthcoming $1.8 billion Las Vegas Raiders stadium when it opens in 2020. When Senate Bill...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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