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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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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)...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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Kentucky Derby Odds Favor Justify and Mendelssohn, Triple Crown Winner Unlikely
May 3, 2018

Kentucky Derby Odds Favor Justify and Mendelssohn, Triple Crown Winner Unlikely

Kentucky Derby odds favor Justify and Mendelssohn at Churchill Downs this Saturday in Louisville. Justify, a three-year-old colt who was sold to a Chinese horseracing club in 2016 for $500,000, is the favorite as of...

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Analyst: Las Vegas Resort and Parking Fees Negatively Impacting Tourism
May 3, 2018

Analyst: Las Vegas Resort and Parking Fees Negatively Impacting Tourism

Las Vegas resort and parking fees are hurting Sin City. That's according to Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis, who believes the new costs are turning otherwise would-be tourists away. Casinos up and down the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Police Say First Officer in Gunman Stephen Paddock’s Suite Failed to Activate Body Camera
May 2, 2018

Las Vegas Police Say First Officer in Gunman Stephen Paddock’s Suite Failed to Activate Body Camera

Las Vegas police are being forced to publicly release new documents and video footage of its October 1 response to the Mandalay Bay shooting that left 58 dead. But ahead of the disclosure, Clark County...

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New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Sets Regulatory Framework, Includes ‘Integrity Fee’
May 2, 2018

New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Sets Regulatory Framework, Includes ‘Integrity Fee’

A New Jersey sports betting bill introduced this week would create a regulatory framework for sportsbook operations should the US Supreme Court rule against the current federal ban. A3911, introduced by Assembly Deputy Majority Leader...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Atlantic City Looks to Hire Drug Court Graduates, Partners With Casino Union
May 1, 2018

Hard Rock Atlantic City Looks to Hire Drug Court Graduates, Partners With Casino Union

Hard Rock Atlantic City is partnering with casino workers union Unite Here Local 54 to offer jobs to graduates of the Atlantic and Cape May County Drug Court. Breaking AC, a local online news source...

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Nevada Casinos Top $1 Billion in March, Sportsbooks Set Basketball Handle Record
May 1, 2018

Nevada Casinos Top $1 Billion in March, Sportsbooks Set Basketball Handle Record

Nevada casinos collectively won more than $1 billion in March, which marks the industry's third consecutive month eclipsing the celebratory threshold. Statewide, gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled $1.024 billion, a 3.4 percent premium on March...

Written by Devin O'Connor