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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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Boyd Gaming Preps Casino Acquisition Spending Spree, Raises $700M
June 12, 2018

Boyd Gaming Preps Casino Acquisition Spending Spree, Raises $700M

Boyd Gaming is raising $700 million in issued debt notes in order to expand its operations and potentially acquire new casinos. After initially telling investors that the company was offering $500 million in debt notes,...

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Singapore Summit Success: Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Kiss and Make Up, Sheldon Adelson’s Marina Bay Sands Hosts North Korean Leader in Singapore
June 12, 2018

Singapore Summit Success: Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Kiss and Make Up, Sheldon Adelson’s Marina Bay Sands Hosts North Korean Leader in Singapore

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held their historic face-to-face Singapore Summit Tuesday morning at Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island. Both sides said the meeting was successful. The man who...

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Singapore Summit with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Spurs Online Odds, North Korean Leader Arrives With Personal Porta-Potty
June 11, 2018

Singapore Summit with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Spurs Online Odds, North Korean Leader Arrives With Personal Porta-Potty

The historic Singapore Summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that kicks off on Tuesday has online sportsbooks and American political prediction markets running wild with outcome odds of...

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Triple Crown Winner Justify Now Worth Estimated $75 Million, Racing Career Not Over, Says Trainer
June 11, 2018

Triple Crown Winner Justify Now Worth Estimated $75 Million, Racing Career Not Over, Says Trainer

Justify is now not only one of the most valuable race horses in the world, he's also probably not done competing, says his renowned trainer of the gifted equine. The 13th horse in American history...

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Cyprus City of Dreams Mediterranean Casino Breaks Ground, Venue Will Be EU Flagship for Melco Resorts
June 10, 2018

Cyprus City of Dreams Mediterranean Casino Breaks Ground, Venue Will Be EU Flagship for Melco Resorts

When City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus is completed in 2021, the $651 million integrated resort being built in the city of Limassol will be Europe's biggest casino. Melco Resorts -- one of Macau's six gaming...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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