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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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Rapper Drake Drops $200K Gambling at Hard Rock Atlantic City After Sold Out Gig
September 19, 2018

Rapper Drake Drops $200K Gambling at Hard Rock Atlantic City After Sold Out Gig

Superstar rap artist Drake lost almost $200,000 gambling at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City early Sunday morning, according to sources on the scene. After performing a sold-out show in Philadelphia at the Wells...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Trump Hits Campaign Trail in Las Vegas, as Prediction Markets See Nevada Democrats Defeating GOP in November
September 18, 2018

President Trump Hits Campaign Trail in Las Vegas, as Prediction Markets See Nevada Democrats Defeating GOP in November

President Donald Trump is traveling to Las Vegas this week to campaign for several Nevada Republican Party candidates who are embattled in hotly contested elections to be determined in November. But despite the presidential backing,...

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Las Vegas Fish (Pedicure) Story: Spa Craze Could Sink or Swim with Tourists If Legalized
September 18, 2018

Las Vegas Fish (Pedicure) Story: Spa Craze Could Sink or Swim with Tourists If Legalized

Las Vegas fish pedicures: sounds weird, but casino spa execs are always looking for a new gimmick to promote. The latest one -- actual tiny fish that eat dead skin off someone's feet as part...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Australian Researchers Find Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling
September 18, 2018

Australian Researchers Find Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling

Loot boxes, which are virtual containers offered in video games that award players various elements including skills, weapons, and cheat codes, can lead to higher instances of problem gambling, a study commissioned by Australia's federal...

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Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Files to Close Hotel After Unsuccessful Auction
September 18, 2018

Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Files to Close Hotel After Unsuccessful Auction

Owners of the Lucky Dragon in Las Vegas have asked a US bankruptcy court for permission to close its 203-room hotel after an auction held last week turned up fruitless. Developer Andrew Fonfa defaulted on...

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Pennsylvania Township Officials Deny Bribery Allegations Relating to Penn National Satellite Casino
September 17, 2018

Pennsylvania Township Officials Deny Bribery Allegations Relating to Penn National Satellite Casino

Springettsbury Township supervisors in York County, Pennsylvania, are firing back at allegations made by a resident that they were bribed by Penn National Gaming to allow the gaming company to develop a casino inside a...

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Eyeing December Fight, Odds Favor ‘Money’
September 17, 2018

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Eyeing December Fight, Odds Favor ‘Money’

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are finalizing a deal that would put the two boxers back in the same ring for a rematch of their 2015 fight spectacle.     On Saturday, the two superstars...

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Nevada Judge Allows Steve Wynn Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Salon Director to Proceed
September 17, 2018

Nevada Judge Allows Steve Wynn Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Salon Director to Proceed

Steve Wynn is suing former Wynn Las Vegas salon director Jorgen Nielsen on grounds that he purposely made false statements to media outlets regarding the billionaire's alleged sexual misconduct. Attorneys for Nielsen requested the court dismiss...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc on Carolinas, But Harrah’s Cherokee Resorts, Casino Boats Spared
September 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc on Carolinas, But Harrah’s Cherokee Resorts, Casino Boats Spared

Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical depression, is responsible for the deaths of at least 18 people in the Carolinas. The deadly storm has finally moved north, as Carolinians begin the painful and costly...

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Caesars Entertainment Files Flamingo, Cromwell Trademark Protections in Macau
September 16, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Files Flamingo, Cromwell Trademark Protections in Macau

Caesars Entertainment is focused post-bankruptcy on expanding its portfolio internationally, and trademark protection filings made this week in Macau show the company remains interested in the world's richest gambling hub. The Macau News Agency reports...

Written by Devin O'Connor