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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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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Stephen Crosby Resigns, Cites Alleged Wynn Bias
September 27, 2018

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Stephen Crosby Resigns, Cites Alleged Wynn Bias

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) Chairman Stephen Crosby is departing the state agency after revealing he's been accused of holding a bias for Wynn Resorts in the ongoing investigation into the casino operator's suitability. Crosby, who's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Culinary Union Still Negotiating With Treasure Island, Golden Gate, The D
September 26, 2018

Las Vegas Culinary Union Still Negotiating With Treasure Island, Golden Gate, The D

The Las Vegas Culinary Union continues to have roughly 2,000 members working at three casino resorts without active employment contracts. Contracts expired at 34 Las Vegas casinos on June 1, a deadline that threatened to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oakland Raiders Relocation to Las Vegas Increases NFL Franchise Value by Nearly $1B
September 26, 2018

Oakland Raiders Relocation to Las Vegas Increases NFL Franchise Value by Nearly $1B

The Oakland Raiders are winless at 0-3 to start the 2018 NFL season, but for owner Mark Davis, he's on a very successful winning streak. Since meeting with Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson in...

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William Hill Remains on Sports Betting Offensive, Inks Deal With IGT Targeting State Lotteries
September 26, 2018

William Hill Remains on Sports Betting Offensive, Inks Deal With IGT Targeting State Lotteries

William Hill continues to position its sports betting company to enter new markets in the recently liberalized United States. Its latest move is partnering with IGT to bring sportsbooks to state lotteries. William Hill has...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tiger Woods 2019 Masters Favorite, Oddsmakers Offering Assortment of Props on 14-Time Major Winner
September 25, 2018

Tiger Woods 2019 Masters Favorite, Oddsmakers Offering Assortment of Props on 14-Time Major Winner

Fresh off Tiger Woods' first PGA Tour victory in more than five years, a rush of bettors have printed tickets on the 14-time major champ to win his fifth green jacket at the Masters next...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Government Conducting Interim Review of Five-Year Development Plan
September 25, 2018

Macau Government Conducting Interim Review of Five-Year Development Plan

The Macau government decided last week that it will conduct an interim review of the Special Administrative Region's (SAR) current five-year development plan, with the goal of better preparing officials to formulate the enclave's next...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Third Pennsylvania Casino Submits Sports Betting Application, But State Tax Remains High
September 25, 2018

Third Pennsylvania Casino Submits Sports Betting Application, But State Tax Remains High

Harrah's Philadelphia is the third Pennsylvania casino to submit a sports betting license application with state regulators. It comes despite the upfront $10 million fee, plus what's largely seen as an exorbitant 36 percent tax...

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Congressional Sports Betting Hearing Witness List Includes NFL, AGA, Online Gambling Opponent
September 25, 2018

Congressional Sports Betting Hearing Witness List Includes NFL, AGA, Online Gambling Opponent

The congressional sports betting hearing scheduled for this Thursday in the House of Representatives' Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations will hear testimony from a variety of experts who have vastly different...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Shocking Buffalo Bills Upset of Minnesota Vikings Costs Bettors, Patriots Loss Saves Sportsbooks
September 24, 2018

Shocking Buffalo Bills Upset of Minnesota Vikings Costs Bettors, Patriots Loss Saves Sportsbooks

The Buffalo Bills entered week three of the NFL season as 17-point underdogs to the Minnesota Vikings. But that was the number of points the Bills scored in the first quarter of play, and with...

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Atlantic City Gaming Industry Enjoyed Best Summer in Years
September 24, 2018

Atlantic City Gaming Industry Enjoyed Best Summer in Years

Atlantic City heads into fall on the heels of its best summer in recent memory. New Jersey's beachfront gambling town saw two new casinos open, and the excitement of Hard Rock and Ocean Resort kept...

Written by Devin O'Connor