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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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KNIGHTED AGAIN: Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup Final Game 1 in Epic Third Period, Title Odds Continue to Shorten
May 29, 2018

KNIGHTED AGAIN: Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup Final Game 1 in Epic Third Period, Title Odds Continue to Shorten

The Vegas Golden Knights have quickly become one of the greatest shows around in a town famed for its world-class entertainment. And Monday night's Stanley Cup Final Game 1 lived up to fans' expectations in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Isn’t It Ironic: Steve Wynn Highest-Paid Nevada Casino Exec in 2017, Former CEO Made $34.5M
May 28, 2018

Isn’t It Ironic: Steve Wynn Highest-Paid Nevada Casino Exec in 2017, Former CEO Made $34.5M

Steve Wynn had a disastrous end to 2017, but the former casino CEO still managed to collect more than $34.5 million in earnings. According to financial research group Equilar and the Associated Press, Wynn was...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Stanley Cup Final Odds: Hometown Sports Books Like Vegas Golden Knights Over Washington Capitals
May 28, 2018

Stanley Cup Final Odds: Hometown Sports Books Like Vegas Golden Knights Over Washington Capitals

The Stanley Cup Final gets underway this evening in Las Vegas where the home team Golden Knights open the best-of-seven series the favorite over the Washington Capitals. Game 1 drops the puck at 5 pm...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Three Mario Batali Las Vegas Restaurants Get the Hook, Celebrity Chef Under NYPD Alleged Sexual Misconduct Investigation
May 28, 2018

Three Mario Batali Las Vegas Restaurants Get the Hook, Celebrity Chef Under NYPD Alleged Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Mario Batali -- who in December of last year stepped down from daily management of his Las Vegas eateries, as well as of the rest of his 24-restaurant empire -- will now see all three...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former NBA Ref Who Bet on Games He Officiated Says Underground Rings Will Continue
May 25, 2018

Former NBA Ref Who Bet on Games He Officiated Says Underground Rings Will Continue

Former NBA ref Tom Donaghy, who admitted in 2007 to betting on games he officiated, says the likely expansion of legal sports betting across the country will only lead to more underground gambling rings. Speaking...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Plainridge Park Casino Worker Allegedly Tried to Poison Coworkers
May 25, 2018

Plainridge Park Casino Worker Allegedly Tried to Poison Coworkers

A member of the Plainridge Park Casino janitorial staff has been charged with assault and battery after she allegedly tried to poison two of her coworkers. Police say Alexandria Martel, 23, poured an unknown cleaning...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City Puts Its Money on William Hill for Sports Betting
May 25, 2018

Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City Puts Its Money on William Hill for Sports Betting

Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City -- scheduled to open its doors June 28 -- is partnering with William Hill for its sports betting operations. As one of the primary established bookmakers already up and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NFL Owners Stand Together on Kneeling Policy, Mandate Players Respect Flag and National Anthem
May 24, 2018

NFL Owners Stand Together on Kneeling Policy, Mandate Players Respect Flag and National Anthem

NFL owners approved a new policy on Wednesday requiring all league players and team personnel show respect to the United States flag and stand during the singing of the national anthem. The league's 32 owners are...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Resorts See Profits Decline Nearly 12 Percent, But Optimism Remains
May 23, 2018

Atlantic City Casino Resorts See Profits Decline Nearly 12 Percent, But Optimism Remains

Atlantic City casino resorts saw gross operating profits fall 11.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports this week that operating profits plummeted to $123.6 million,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Culinary Union Votes to Authorize Strike, 34 Casino Resorts Could Be Impacted by June 1
May 23, 2018

Las Vegas Culinary Union Votes to Authorize Strike, 34 Casino Resorts Could Be Impacted by June 1

The Las Vegas Culinary Union -- composed of 50,000 casino resort workers -- voted on Tuesday by a 99 percent member vote to authorize a strike at anytime after 12:01 am Pacific Time on June 1...

Written by Devin O'Connor