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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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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
Steve Wynn No Longer Has Control Over Namesake Company, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Rules
May 8, 2018

Steve Wynn No Longer Has Control Over Namesake Company, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Rules

According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the relationship between Steve Wynn and his former casino company has been successfully dissolved. In a ruling issued this week, state regulators concluded that the billionaire's previous ownership...

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Prefectures Consider Hosting Japan Integrated Casino Resorts, Despite Public Opposition
May 7, 2018

Prefectures Consider Hosting Japan Integrated Casino Resorts, Despite Public Opposition

With the Japan integrated casino resort bill passed just last month by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet, prefectures across the Asian country are formally considering whether hosting such venues will ultimately be in their best...

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Fires at The Drew Las Vegas Bring Arson Charges on 26-Year-Old, $10M in Damages Reported
May 7, 2018

Fires at The Drew Las Vegas Bring Arson Charges on 26-Year-Old, $10M in Damages Reported

Two fires at The Drew Las Vegas in March were incendiary acts allegedly ignited by 26-year-old Andrew Sanders, federal authorities claim in an arraignment filed this week. US Attorney Dayle Elieson for the District of...

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City of Dreams Morpheus to Open Without Casino Junkets, Focus on Macau Premium Mass Market
May 6, 2018

City of Dreams Morpheus to Open Without Casino Junkets, Focus on Macau Premium Mass Market

Morpheus, the $1.1 billion City of Dreams hotel tower that is to open next month, will not rely on VIP junket companies to provide high rollers to its casino floor. The Melco Resorts property will...

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CNBC Stock Guru Jim Cramer Bullish on MGM Resorts
May 5, 2018

CNBC Stock Guru Jim Cramer Bullish on MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts is a "buy" according to CNBC's Jim Cramer. The "Mad Money" host declared during Thursday's show that the recent selloff of the casino stock has been "hideous," and the pullback presents a buying opportunity....

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Mohegan Sun Now Fully Controls South Korea Casino Project ‘Inspire’
May 5, 2018

Mohegan Sun Now Fully Controls South Korea Casino Project ‘Inspire’

Mohegan Sun, the casino operating unit of Connecticut's Mohegan Tribe, is increasing its investment on the company's first international project. Announcing its second quarter financial results for the 2017-18 fiscal year, Mohegan Gaming Entertainment (MGE)...

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Moody’s Says Raiders Stadium Good for Las Vegas, but Gubernatorial Candidate Threatens Project
May 4, 2018

Moody’s Says Raiders Stadium Good for Las Vegas, but Gubernatorial Candidate Threatens Project

The $1.8 billion Raiders stadium being built near the Las Vegas Strip will provide an economic boost to the city and state as a whole, so says Moody's Investors Service in a note this week....

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Las Vegas Union Says Caesars Entertainment Forcing Hospitality Workers to Enforce ‘Do Not Disturb’ Policies
May 4, 2018

Las Vegas Union Says Caesars Entertainment Forcing Hospitality Workers to Enforce ‘Do Not Disturb’ Policies

A Las Vegas union says Caesars Entertainment has rejected a proposal to have security personnel first enter a hotel guestroom that has hung a "do not disturb" sign for more than 24 hours. Culinary Workers...

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Galaxy Entertainment Posts Quarterly Record, Revenue Totals $2.36 Billion
May 3, 2018

Galaxy Entertainment Posts Quarterly Record, Revenue Totals $2.36 Billion

Galaxy Entertainment enjoyed a prosperous three months to kick off 2018, as the casino operator says Q1 revenue surged to HKD$18.5 billion ($2.36 billion), a 32 percent premium on the same period in 2017. One...

Written by Devin O'Connor