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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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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...

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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
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...

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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