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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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GAME CHANGER: US Supreme Court Lifts Federal Sports Betting Ban 6-3, States Free to Determine Own Sports Wagering Paths
May 14, 2018

GAME CHANGER: US Supreme Court Lifts Federal Sports Betting Ban 6-3, States Free to Determine Own Sports Wagering Paths

In a dramatic 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided Monday, May 14 that Congress has no constitutional authority to prevent individual states from authorizing sports betting. The SCOTUS finally handed down...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Atlantic City Rolls Out Star-Studded Opening Weekend Lineup, But with Soft Rock Leanings
May 13, 2018

Hard Rock Atlantic City Rolls Out Star-Studded Opening Weekend Lineup, But with Soft Rock Leanings

Don't go to the Hard Rock Atlantic City June 28 grand opening weekend celebration expecting to see any serious old-school rock 'n rollers. The new casino is bringing in music superstars Carrie Underwood and Pitbull...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Western Conference Finals Likely to Determine NBA Champ, Oddsmakers Say
May 12, 2018

Western Conference Finals Likely to Determine NBA Champ, Oddsmakers Say

The conference finals tip off Sunday and Monday, and oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel the winner that prevails out of the West will ultimately win the NBA Finals. The NBA Playoffs are down to its...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Resorts Announces $2B Stock Repurchase, Hints Potential Wynn Acquisition is No More
May 11, 2018

MGM Resorts Announces $2B Stock Repurchase, Hints Potential Wynn Acquisition is No More

MGM Resorts says it plans to repurchase $2 billion worth of its own shares over an unspecified period of time, a motion that shows company executives are bullish on its future. The $2 billion repurchase...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sheldon Adelson Donates $30M to Republican Super PAC, Odds Still Favor Dems Taking House
May 11, 2018

Sheldon Adelson Donates $30M to Republican Super PAC, Odds Still Favor Dems Taking House

Casino owner and billionaire Sheldon Adelson is opening up his deep pockets to help the Republican Party retain control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections. Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson, whose kingpin...

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Pennsylvania Casino Could Save Historic Underground Railroad House
May 9, 2018

Pennsylvania Casino Could Save Historic Underground Railroad House

A Pennsylvania casino operator might come to the rescue of a historic house in York County that was part of the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. Penn National Gaming, which claimed the first satellite casino...

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The Players Championship Odds: Spieth, McIlroy, Day Top List, Tiger, and Phil Lurk
May 9, 2018

The Players Championship Odds: Spieth, McIlroy, Day Top List, Tiger, and Phil Lurk

The Players Championship tees off Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where oddsmakers feel Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Jason Day will battle for golf's so-called fifth major. The Westgate SuperBook has...

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Las Vegas Casinos Grapple With Marijuana Legalities and Employee Testing Issues
May 9, 2018

Las Vegas Casinos Grapple With Marijuana Legalities and Employee Testing Issues

Nevada's new legal recreational marijuana laws have Las Vegas casinos inhaling confusion. And unlike Caesars Entertainment -- which recently announced it would no longer screen most of its job applicants for pot use -- most...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ocean Resort Casino to Ride Hard Rock Wave, Announces Same June 28 Opening Date
May 8, 2018

Ocean Resort Casino to Ride Hard Rock Wave, Announces Same June 28 Opening Date

Ocean Resort Casino is opening June 28, the same day as Hard Rock, in what's likely to become Atlantic City's unofficial start to the 2018 summer. Though summer technically begins a week earlier on June...

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New York State AG Eric Schneiderman, Who Fought Daily Fantasy Sports, Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
May 8, 2018

New York State AG Eric Schneiderman, Who Fought Daily Fantasy Sports, Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Eric Schneiderman, the New York State Attorney General who singlehandedly threatened to wipe out the entire daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry via $3 billion in fines, has resigned amid numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. In...

Written by Devin O'Connor