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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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Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize
January 2, 2024

Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize

Monday was a great start to the New Year for a lucky Powerball player in Michigan. After the Powerball jackpot evaded players for 34 consecutive drawings dating back to mid-October, a single ticket sold in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship
January 2, 2024

Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship

The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, Big Ten) are the early favorites for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Oddsmakers told Casino.org before the CFP semifinals that the winner of...

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California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park
January 1, 2024

California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park

A California tribal casino some 70 air miles southeast of Sacramento in Tuolumne is making a big bet on keeping its resort bustling in 2024 with more family-friendly draws. The Black Oak Casino Resort is...

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North Carolina Gets Seven Sportsbook Applications Ahead of Spring Launch
January 1, 2024

North Carolina Gets Seven Sportsbook Applications Ahead of Spring Launch

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission last week unveiled the list of companies that applied to receive retail and online sports betting privileges ahead of the agency's "recommended submission" deadline of Dec. 27. Sports betting...

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Macau Casinos Win $22.7B in 2023, Trigger Nongaming Investment Increase
January 1, 2024

Macau Casinos Win $22.7B in 2023, Trigger Nongaming Investment Increase

The Macau gaming industry capped off its first COVID-19 recovery year strong with December casino win exceeding analyst expectations. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese enclave totaled MOP18.57 billion (US$2.3 billion) to end 2023,...

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Delaware Online Sports Betting Begins, iGaming Sites Switch to BetRivers
December 31, 2023

Delaware Online Sports Betting Begins, iGaming Sites Switch to BetRivers

Delaware online sports betting began last week through Rush Street Gaming's BetRivers Sportsbook. The Delaware Lottery in August announced BetRivers as its next iGaming partner after its relationship with 888 Holdings dissolved. 888 had conducted...

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Christmas Delivers Macau Casinos Strong Visitation and Bookings
December 30, 2023

Christmas Delivers Macau Casinos Strong Visitation and Bookings

Christmas isn't exactly a major holiday in China. But Macau, one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) belonging to the People's Republic, was nonetheless busy on Dec. 25 and its surrounding days. The Macau Government...

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Bally’s Chicago Faces Backlash for Chinatown Shuttle
December 29, 2023

Bally’s Chicago Faces Backlash for Chinatown Shuttle

Bally's Chicago is facing criticism for quietly running a free shuttle between its temporary gaming facility inside the historic Medinah Temple and the Windy City's Chinatown neighborhood. Reports surfaced this week that Bally's has been...

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Powerball Players Hope to Ring in New Year With $760M Jackpot
December 29, 2023

Powerball Players Hope to Ring in New Year With $760M Jackpot

Powerball is going out in style this year, as the jackpot has climbed north of $700 million for a fourth time in 2023. The Powerball jackpot hasn't been won since the Oct. 11 drawing, when...

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Las Vegas to Welcome 400K Visitors This New Year’s Eve Weekend
December 29, 2023

Las Vegas to Welcome 400K Visitors This New Year’s Eve Weekend

Las Vegas is expected to welcome more than 356,000 visitors and 44,000 locals to ring in the New Year this weekend. If those numbers are realized, the commencement of 2024 will be one of Southern...

Written by Devin O'Connor