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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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Las Vegas Sands Has Big Plans for Multibillion Dollar Integrated Resorts And Stock Buyback
June 10, 2018

Las Vegas Sands Has Big Plans for Multibillion Dollar Integrated Resorts And Stock Buyback

Las Vegas Sands announced this week that it's increasing a term loan issued in the US by $1.35 billion. The funds will be used to help repurchase nearly $1 billion more shares of the company...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Urged to Reconsider Southeastern Casino Proposal
June 9, 2018

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Urged to Reconsider Southeastern Casino Proposal

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) Chairman Stephen Crosby confirmed during a meeting on Thursday that the agency was in receipt of a letter from a casino operator requesting its denied proposal for a gaming venue in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wynn Resorts Puts Las Vegas Parking Fee Policy in Reverse, Charges Lifted for Paying Guests
June 8, 2018

Wynn Resorts Puts Las Vegas Parking Fee Policy in Reverse, Charges Lifted for Paying Guests

Wynn Resorts says beginning July 1 overnight hotel guests and patrons of its Las Vegas casinos who spend at least $50 will be afforded free parking. The policy change is the first of what many...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas in Running to Host 2020 Republican National Convention
June 7, 2018

Las Vegas in Running to Host 2020 Republican National Convention

Las Vegas is one of two finalist host cities officials at the Republican National Committee (RNC) are considering for the party's 2020 convention. Sometime between July and September 2020, the RNC will gather to presumably...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Golden State Warriors, Led by ‘Assassin’ Kevin Durant, Take 3-0 NBA Finals Lead
June 7, 2018

Golden State Warriors, Led by ‘Assassin’ Kevin Durant, Take 3-0 NBA Finals Lead

If the Golden State Warriors don't win their third NBA title in four years in the coming week, they'll be on the wrong side of the biggest comeback in the history of American sports. Of...

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US Open Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy at Shinnecock
June 6, 2018

US Open Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy at Shinnecock

The 2018 US Open field is nearly set. And with just two weeks to go before the best golfers in the world tee it up on Long Island at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, oddsmakers believe...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Culinary Union Claiming Upper Hand in Ongoing Contract Negotiations
June 6, 2018

Las Vegas Culinary Union Claiming Upper Hand in Ongoing Contract Negotiations

The Culinary Union has reached new five-year contracts with MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, the two companies that represent the bulk of the 50,000 workers who were threatening a strike. Negotiations continue with 15 casino...

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Caesars Entertainment Continues Non-Gaming Expansion, Seeks Brand Partnerships
June 5, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Continues Non-Gaming Expansion, Seeks Brand Partnerships

Caesars Entertainment is reducing its focus on gaming in favor of finding partners interested in licensing four of its brands. In a Monday press release, the casino operator announced plans "to create unique branding and...

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American Gaming Association Chief Geoff Freeman Lands Top Shelf Lobbying Spot With Grocery Group
June 5, 2018

American Gaming Association Chief Geoff Freeman Lands Top Shelf Lobbying Spot With Grocery Group

Geoff Freeman is leaving as CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), the casino industry's chief lobbying group in DC, to become CEO and president of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Freeman's resignation comes less than...

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Caesars Windsor Strike Over: Casino and Union Reach Three-Year Deal
June 5, 2018

Caesars Windsor Strike Over: Casino and Union Reach Three-Year Deal

Caesars Windsor in Ontario, Canada will reopen its doors Thursday morning at 11 am ET, after being closed for more than 60 days, due to a strike by Unifor Local 444 and 2,000 of its...

Written by Devin O'Connor