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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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Macau Springs Back to Life With Best Post-COVID Month, Casino Win Tops $2.6 Billion
June 2, 2025

Macau Springs Back to Life With Best Post-COVID Month, Casino Win Tops $2.6 Billion

Macau casino revenue topped $2.62 billion in May 2025 May 2025 was the market's best post-COVID-19 revenue month Sands, Galaxy, MGM, Wynn, Melco, and SJM are licensed in the Chinese enclave The adage that April...

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State College Casino Near Penn State Will Be Named Happy Valley
May 30, 2025

State College Casino Near Penn State Will Be Named Happy Valley

A casino in Pennsylvania will be called Happy Valley The casino will operate near Penn State University Happy Valley Casino is replacing a former Macy's at the Nittany Mall The casino being constructed at the...

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Struggling Illinois Casinos Could Be Allowed to Relocate Should Bill Become Law
May 30, 2025

Struggling Illinois Casinos Could Be Allowed to Relocate Should Bill Become Law

Certain casinos in Illinois could soon qualify to relocate Illinois' gaming industry is dominated by a handful of casinos The number of Illinois casinos expanded to 17 last year  Illinois is among the richest gaming...

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FBI Reportedly Investigating Former Coushatta Tribal Chair, Council Members
May 30, 2025

FBI Reportedly Investigating Former Coushatta Tribal Chair, Council Members

The former chair of the Coushatta Tribe is reportedly under investigation The FBI and Louisiana State Police believe tribal officials stole money from the tribe Coushatta Casino Resort is northeast of Lake Charles The FBI,...

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Washington, DC, Could Soon Have Poker and Blackjack Table Games
May 30, 2025

Washington, DC, Could Soon Have Poker and Blackjack Table Games

Table games might soon operate within Washington, DC The city's mayor has proposed allowing blackjack and poker The city's economy is changing amid a shrinking federal workforce Washington, DC, could soon have live dealer blackjack...

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Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul
May 29, 2025

Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul

Philippines President Marcos Jr. is calling for all top government heads to resign The resignations led to the PAGCOR board and CEO resigning PAGCOR is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation The entire board of...

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Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger
May 29, 2025

Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger

Rhode Island's two casinos primarily benefit the state Bally's, which runs the casinos, is seeking more promotional tax money Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton offer slot-like video lottery terminals Rhode Island's two commercial brick-and-mortar casinos...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox
May 29, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox

Resorts World Las Vegas has teamed with Zoox Zoox is an autonomous rideshare service Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon Resorts World Las Vegas is among the most technically advanced casino resorts on the Strip....

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Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump
May 29, 2025

Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump

Bally's wants to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Chairman Soo Kim says The Trump Organization's possible benefit from the casino is lengthening its odds Bally's needs NYC officials to allow a casino...

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What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month
May 28, 2025

What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month

Las Vegas casinos struggled in April, as gaming win slowed Gross gaming revenue on the Strip was down year-over-year by about 3% Criticism regarding supposed nickel-and-diming continues Las Vegas Strip casino revenue last month fell...

Written by Devin O'Connor