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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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Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions
January 2, 2023

Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions

Harrington Raceway & Casino in Delaware reopened for business just in time for Saturday's New Year's Eve festivities. But the property -- owned by the Delaware State Fair -- is otherwise keeping quiet on the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery
January 2, 2023

Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery

Macau casinos won MOP42.2 billion -- roughly US$5.25 billion -- in 2022. The six commercial gaming operators saw their gaming income cut by more than half from the prior year, as the casinos won about...

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Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang
December 31, 2022

Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang

Mega Millions last night evaded players for a 22nd consecutive drawing. The winning numbers were 1-3-6-44-51, and the gold Mega Ball 7. The drawing's Megaplier was 3x. Mega Million's final jackpot of $685 million had the...

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Mega Millions Climbs to $685M, Recent Winner Claims Dead Dad Told Him to Play
December 30, 2022

Mega Millions Climbs to $685M, Recent Winner Claims Dead Dad Told Him to Play

The final Mega Millions drawing of the year is just hours away. And the lottery game's largest drawing in the final week of the year continues to balloon. Mega Millions is experiencing a surge in...

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Rivers Casino Des Plaines Paychecks Allegedly Intercepted By Mail Thief
December 30, 2022

Rivers Casino Des Plaines Paychecks Allegedly Intercepted By Mail Thief

Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois believes more than a dozen employee paychecks were intercepted in the mail and illegally cashed. Coowned by Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming and fully operated by the latter,...

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CES Attendees From China Must Test Negative to Enter Las Vegas Tech Show Early
December 29, 2022

CES Attendees From China Must Test Negative to Enter Las Vegas Tech Show Early

The 2023 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is only a week out. The largest and most economically important annual exhibition in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos are eagerly anticipating the return of the first full...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Casinos Flutter in November, Set New Annual Gaming Revenue Record
December 29, 2022

Nevada Casinos Flutter in November, Set New Annual Gaming Revenue Record

Last month, Nevada casinos managed to win more than $1 billion on their gaming floors, their 21st consecutive month topping that mark. November's results delivered a new annual gaming revenue record, but otherwise presented little...

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Mega Millions Year-End Record Jackpot Climbs to $640M for Dec. 30 Drawing
December 29, 2022

Mega Millions Year-End Record Jackpot Climbs to $640M for Dec. 30 Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot for the game's final drawing of 2022 will be its richest ever offered in the last week of any year prior. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is an...

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US to Require COVID-19 Tests for Travelers Arriving From China Beginning Jan. 5
December 28, 2022

US to Require COVID-19 Tests for Travelers Arriving From China Beginning Jan. 5

The US announced today that beginning next week all travelers arriving from China will be subject to COVID-19 testing. With COVID-19 running rampant across China after President Xi Jinping decided to end his draconian "zero-COVID"...

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Delaware Casino Harrington Raceway Closes Amid Undisclosed Technical Difficulties
December 28, 2022

Delaware Casino Harrington Raceway Closes Amid Undisclosed Technical Difficulties

A Delaware casino has been closed for nearly 48 hours after the property encountered unspecified technical difficulties. The Harrington Raceway and Casino unexpectedly shuttered on Tuesday with no notice. Arriving guests were turned away, with...

Written by Devin O'Connor