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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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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
Feds Double Las Vegas Anti-Terror Funding to $5 Million in Wake of Oct. 1 Shooting
May 22, 2018

Feds Double Las Vegas Anti-Terror Funding to $5 Million in Wake of Oct. 1 Shooting

Las Vegas has been awarded a $5 million grant under the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). That amount marks a $2.13 million increase on what the city received last...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Vegas Golden Knights Overcome Improbable Odds to Reach Stanley Cup Finals
May 21, 2018

Vegas Golden Knights Overcome Improbable Odds to Reach Stanley Cup Finals

The Vegas Golden Knights are into the Stanley Cup Finals after eliminating the Winnipeg Jets Sunday night to win the Western Conference final in five games. The most unlikely story in hockey continues. Prior to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Louisiana Lawmakers Disagree on Harrah’s New Orleans Extension
May 18, 2018

Louisiana Lawmakers Disagree on Harrah’s New Orleans Extension

Louisiana lawmakers are divided on the best way to proceed in extending the contract for Harrah's New Orleans, the state's lone land-based commercial casino. On Wednesday night, the Louisiana Senate amended House Bill 553 to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
No Sale for Wynn Resorts Encore Boston Harbor, CEO Matt Maddox Confirms at AGM
May 17, 2018

No Sale for Wynn Resorts Encore Boston Harbor, CEO Matt Maddox Confirms at AGM

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox says the company's integrated casino resort -- newly renamed the Encore Boston Harbor and currently under construction in Massachusetts -- is not for sale. Maddox provided numerous updates to shareholders...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Churchill Downs and Golden Nugget Atlantic City to Debut Online Sports Betting by Early 2019
May 17, 2018

Churchill Downs and Golden Nugget Atlantic City to Debut Online Sports Betting by Early 2019

Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Incorporated and Golden Nugget Atlantic City are uniting to offer an online sports betting platform in New Jersey, which the two companies hope to have up and running by the first quarter...

Written by Devin O'Connor