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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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Late Senator John McCain Was Pioneer for Native American Gaming Rights and Prolific Gambler Himself
August 28, 2018

Late Senator John McCain Was Pioneer for Native American Gaming Rights and Prolific Gambler Himself

The late United States Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) was one of the authors of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the federal legislation signed into law in 1988 by President Ronald Regan that provided Native...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Husband of ‘RHOBH’ Reality Star Dorit Kemsley Allegedly Owes Bellagio Nearly $4M
August 28, 2018

Husband of ‘RHOBH’ Reality Star Dorit Kemsley Allegedly Owes Bellagio Nearly $4M

Reality series such as the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH) are known for fabricating storylines to generate drama, but MGM Resorts says the nearly $4 million its owed by one of the Bravo stars...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Says Las Vegas Alive and Well, Backs Talk With Own Money
August 28, 2018

Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Says Las Vegas Alive and Well, Backs Talk With Own Money

Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora continues to do damage control after cautioning investors during his company's second quarter conference call that Las Vegas is seeing a softening in demand in the months ahead. This week,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Galaxy Entertainment Billionaire Founder Lui Che Woo Confident on Boracay Island Casino
August 27, 2018

Galaxy Entertainment Billionaire Founder Lui Che Woo Confident on Boracay Island Casino

Galaxy Entertainment founder and CEO Lui Che Woo isn't backing down to controversial Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte. The 89-year-old billionaire recently spoke with CNBC where he covered a host of topics related to his gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rhode Island Tiverton Casino Opens September 1, as New England Approaches Gaming Saturation Point
August 27, 2018

Rhode Island Tiverton Casino Opens September 1, as New England Approaches Gaming Saturation Point

The Tiverton Casino Hotel in Rhode Island will open its 33,600 square foot casino and 84-room hotel on Saturday, September 1. The gaming floor will consist of 1,000 slot machines and 32 table games. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Madden Esports Tournament Shooting Thrusts Competitive Video Gaming Into Mainstream News, Leaves Two Victims Dead
August 27, 2018

Madden Esports Tournament Shooting Thrusts Competitive Video Gaming Into Mainstream News, Leaves Two Victims Dead

A Madden 19 esports tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, ended in tragedy on Sunday after a disgruntled player and former event champion killed two people and injured 11 others before turning the gun on himself and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
American Gaming Law: Two Las Vegas Casino Industry Legal Experts Break Down Sports Betting Post-PASPA, Vegas Reinvention, and the Online Outlook
August 26, 2018

American Gaming Law: Two Las Vegas Casino Industry Legal Experts Break Down Sports Betting Post-PASPA, Vegas Reinvention, and the Online Outlook

American gaming law is one of the most intricate and thorny areas of our legal system, yet every aspect of it affects the casino industry and its offshoots. The Supreme Court recently opened the door...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Despite Saying Daily Fantasy Sports Dehumanize Players, NFL Star Richard Sherman Founds DFS Platform
August 25, 2018

Despite Saying Daily Fantasy Sports Dehumanize Players, NFL Star Richard Sherman Founds DFS Platform

NFL star Richard Sherman hasn't always been a fan of daily fantasy sports (DFS). Last October, the player made comments that the online gaming contests essentially dehumanize players. "A lot of fans out there have...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sen. Orrin Hatch Says Federal Sports Betting Oversight Needed, Gaming Industry Rejects Argument
August 24, 2018

Sen. Orrin Hatch Says Federal Sports Betting Oversight Needed, Gaming Industry Rejects Argument

US Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) spoke for 12 minutes on the Senate floor this week about a need for federal regulation of sports betting, a gambling activity that was liberalized in May by the Supreme...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Springfield Opens Its $960 Million Doors, State and Communities Ready to Reap Financial Rewards
August 24, 2018

MGM Springfield Opens Its $960 Million Doors, State and Communities Ready to Reap Financial Rewards

MGM Springfield became the first integrated casino resort in Massachusetts when it opened its doors on Friday, August 24. The $960 million complex features a 125,000 square foot casino floor with 2,550 slot machines and...

Written by Devin O'Connor