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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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Hard Rock Atlantic City President Replaced Just Months After Casino Opening
October 2, 2018

Hard Rock Atlantic City President Replaced Just Months After Casino Opening

Hard Rock Atlantic City President Matt Harkness will soon be out as the top executive of the Boardwalk casino resort just months after the former Trump Taj Mahal opened its renovated doors. Harkness will be...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Jennifer Lopez Las Vegas Finale Sets Ticket Revenue Record, Stars Pack Zappos Theater
October 2, 2018

Jennifer Lopez Las Vegas Finale Sets Ticket Revenue Record, Stars Pack Zappos Theater

Jennifer Lopez wrapped up her nearly three-year Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood's Zappos Theater last weekend in record fashion. JLo's 130th show at the Caesars Entertainment resort sold $1.43 million in tickets, a mark...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mandalay Bay Shooting Motive Remains Unknown One Year Later, Remembrances Play Out on Las Vegas Strip
October 1, 2018

Mandalay Bay Shooting Motive Remains Unknown One Year Later, Remembrances Play Out on Las Vegas Strip

When Las Vegas Strip casino marquees and the Las Vegas sign go dark Monday night at 10 pm PT, it will mark one year since 58 lives were taken -- and hundreds more shattered, along...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Europeans Dominate Americans, Ryder Cup Upset Biggest Since 2006
October 1, 2018

Europeans Dominate Americans, Ryder Cup Upset Biggest Since 2006

Team USA arrived at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France as the favorite, but shortly after the international competition teed off, it became rather apparent that the sports bettors had it all wrong. Prior to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NBA Dishes Layup to Sports Bettors With Fourth Quarter League Pass Viewing Offer
September 29, 2018

NBA Dishes Layup to Sports Bettors With Fourth Quarter League Pass Viewing Offer

The NBA is embracing the expansion of sports betting more than the three other major professional leagues in the US. After striking a three-year deal with MGM Resorts last month for the casino company to be...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Mass Market Resorts Booked Solid for October Golden Week
September 29, 2018

Macau Mass Market Resorts Booked Solid for October Golden Week

Macau mass market casino resorts are benefiting from their marketing overhauls during the upcoming Golden Week holiday. The October 1-7 period is one of two weeklong holidays in China. The other is in January or...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ohio State vs. Penn State White Out Highlights Busy College Football Week 5
September 28, 2018

Ohio State vs. Penn State White Out Highlights Busy College Football Week 5

No. 4 Ohio State (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) travels to Happy Valley Saturday to play at No. 9 Penn State (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) in "white out" conditions that will have Beaver Stadium filled to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Gaming Industry Fires Back After Lopsided Congressional Sports Betting Hearing
September 28, 2018

Gaming Industry Fires Back After Lopsided Congressional Sports Betting Hearing

The gaming industry felt rather underrepresented during this week's sports betting hearing before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Aside from the American Gaming Association's Sara Slane and Nevada Gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic Club Sale to Stockton University Falls Through, Shuttered Resort Could Reopen as Casino
September 28, 2018

Atlantic Club Sale to Stockton University Falls Through, Shuttered Resort Could Reopen as Casino

The long shuttered Atlantic Club in Atlantic City is in a state of disarray, with exterior parts of the building crumbling. This week, another aspect of the property fell through when its current owners announced...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sports Betting Hearing: Gaming Industry Warns Congress Too Many Regulations Will Propel Underground Bookies
September 27, 2018

Sports Betting Hearing: Gaming Industry Warns Congress Too Many Regulations Will Propel Underground Bookies

Sports betting was the topic of discussion at today's hearing in the House of Representatives' Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, and gaming industry experts testified that an overly regulated market will...

Written by Devin O'Connor