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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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MGM Springfield Casino Taxes to Fund Impaired Driving Study and Gaming’s Impact
August 24, 2023

MGM Springfield Casino Taxes to Fund Impaired Driving Study and Gaming’s Impact

Gaming taxes generated by the MGM Springfield will be used to fund a study on impaired driving and whether Massachusetts casinos have led to increased rates of DUIs. Google "casino" and "DUI," and the news...

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iGaming Thriving in Six States Where Online Casinos Allowed
August 23, 2023

iGaming Thriving in Six States Where Online Casinos Allowed

iGaming, internet gambling with interactive slots and table games, is permitted in only six states. Those half-dozen legal jurisdictions continue to experience revenue growth for the online platforms. With state gaming revenue reports in for...

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MGM Springfield Hits Five Years, Local Officials Say Resort Has Strengthened City
August 23, 2023

MGM Springfield Hits Five Years, Local Officials Say Resort Has Strengthened City

MGM Springfield celebrates five years in business on Thursday, August 24. Local officials say the integrated casino resort has predominantly been a strong community partner that has only bettered the area. Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts...

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Caesars Danville Exceeding Expectations as North Carolina Mulls Competition
August 23, 2023

Caesars Danville Exceeding Expectations as North Carolina Mulls Competition

Caesars' Danville Casino, just north of Virginia's southern border, has exceeded revenue expectations since its May opening. Opened on May 15, the temporary gaming space features 740 slot machines, 25 live dealer table games, and...

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PGA Tour Officials Say Sports Betting Hasn’t Increased Heckling, Players Disagree
August 23, 2023

PGA Tour Officials Say Sports Betting Hasn’t Increased Heckling, Players Disagree

PGA Tour officials claim they haven't seen an uptick in players being heckled by fans despite some recent incidents. It's a position not entirely shared by players. This past Sunday, Max Homa said a fan...

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Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 20%, All Nine Resorts in the Black
August 22, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 20%, All Nine Resorts in the Black

Atlantic City casinos were profitable in the second quarter, but their bottom lines weren't nearly as robust as they were a year ago. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the...

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Louisiana Casino Revenue Woes Continue, July Marks Yet Another Down Month
August 22, 2023

Louisiana Casino Revenue Woes Continue, July Marks Yet Another Down Month

Louisiana casino revenue from slot machines and table games continues to disappoint from a year ago. That trend continued in July, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) reported Monday. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the...

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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Parking Charges for Hotel Guests Become Effective Next Month
August 22, 2023

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Parking Charges for Hotel Guests Become Effective Next Month

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is the latest Strip resort to do away with free self-parking for casino guests. Beginning next month, the luxury resort will also begin charging parking fees for most overnight guests. MGM Resorts,...

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Rockingham Officials Clear Path for Possible Casino in North Carolina Town
August 22, 2023

Rockingham Officials Clear Path for Possible Casino in North Carolina Town

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Monday night unanimously approved a rezoning request. The move will allow an undefined commercial enterprise to operate on approximately 192 acres of land along US 220 north of...

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Raynham Park Sportsbook Remains in Limbo Despite Regulatory Win for Track Owner
August 22, 2023

Raynham Park Sportsbook Remains in Limbo Despite Regulatory Win for Track Owner

Raynham Park is hoping to one day offer retail sports betting at the former greyhound racetrack, but it's unclear where the odds stand regarding that happening anytime soon. The Massasoit Greyhound Association is the parent...

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