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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 Casinos Post Best Gaming Month Since January 2020, March Win $1.6B
April 1, 2023

Macau Casinos Post Best Gaming Month Since January 2020, March Win $1.6B

Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP12.738 billion (US$1.58 billion) in March 2023. It's the highest monthly haul for the Chinese casino hub since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Swap Jazz Clubs for Nonsmoking Casinos
March 31, 2023

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Swap Jazz Clubs for Nonsmoking Casinos

Royal Caribbean has been quietly converting its jazz clubs into small casino parlors in recent months, the Royal Caribbean Blog website reports. The world's second-largest cruise line operator behind Carnival, Royal Caribbean's fleet consists of...

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Morgan Stanley: Philippines Asking Price for State-Owned Casinos Too Pricey
March 31, 2023

Morgan Stanley: Philippines Asking Price for State-Owned Casinos Too Pricey

Investment bank Morgan Stanley said in an advisory note this week that the Philippines government seeking nearly $1.5 billion for its state-owned land-based casinos is likely a bit rich. The Philippines is home to commercial...

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Steve Wynn Discounts Beverly Hills Mansion Listing Price by $15M, Now Offered for $85M
March 30, 2023

Steve Wynn Discounts Beverly Hills Mansion Listing Price by $15M, Now Offered for $85M

Former casino tycoon Steve Wynn has been trying to sell his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion, one of the most expensive private residencies in the US, since early 2021. More than two years later, and with...

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Cordish Continues To Fight State College Casino, Seeks Bid Discovery
March 30, 2023

Cordish Continues To Fight State College Casino, Seeks Bid Discovery

The Cordish Companies is seemingly doing the people's work in State College, Pa.. That's as the Baltimore-based gaming and hospitality firm continues to fight against an approved plan for Bally's to place a casino inside...

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US Gamblers Lost $157B in 2022, Casinos Still King Despite Industry Expansion
March 30, 2023

US Gamblers Lost $157B in 2022, Casinos Still King Despite Industry Expansion

Gamblers in the United States lost about $157 billion in 2022. That's according to a tally from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a California-based research firm focused on casino, iGaming, and lottery insights. The legal gaming...

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North Carolina House Lawmakers Have Change of Heart, Approve Sports Betting
March 30, 2023

North Carolina House Lawmakers Have Change of Heart, Approve Sports Betting

The North Carolina House of Representatives rejected a sports betting measure last year by a single vote. But with 30 new House lawmakers in the lower bicameral chamber for the state's 2023 legislative session, the...

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Strat Las Vegas Expands Paid Parking Program Dubbed ‘Stratvantage’
March 29, 2023

Strat Las Vegas Expands Paid Parking Program Dubbed ‘Stratvantage’

Add the Strat to the list of Las Vegas Strip casinos now charging for some of its self-parking. Though some Las Vegas locals say the Strip ends before the Strat, the hotel-casino headlined by its...

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Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Reach Compromise for Sports Betting Affiliates
March 29, 2023

Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Reach Compromise for Sports Betting Affiliates

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has finalized its rules on affiliate marketing for the state's licensed sports betting operators. Affiliate marketing is a major component of the legal US sports betting industry, with Casino.org being...

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NBA Star Bradley Beal Probed for Response to Disgruntled Sports Bettor
March 29, 2023

NBA Star Bradley Beal Probed for Response to Disgruntled Sports Bettor

NBA superstar Bradley Beal is having an off year by his high standards. The Washington Wizards shooting guard allegedly didn't take too kindly to the latest criticism directed his way. Following the Wizards' road loss...

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