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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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Chinese New Year Unofficial Start to Macau Rebound, as Casinos Welcome Back Guests
January 24, 2023

Chinese New Year Unofficial Start to Macau Rebound, as Casinos Welcome Back Guests

The 2023 Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Rabbit -- officially began on January 22. One of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, the Spring Festival, as the weeklong celebration is known,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Casino Bills Introduced to Qualify Fairfax as Gaming Location, Odds are Long
January 24, 2023

Virginia Casino Bills Introduced to Qualify Fairfax as Gaming Location, Odds are Long

Virginia's first permanent casino opened this week in Portsmouth. Three additional casinos are in development in Norfolk, Bristol, and Danville. And if two state lawmakers have their way, a fifth gaming property could one day...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulations Could Soon Include Player Protections
January 24, 2023

Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulations Could Soon Include Player Protections

The first legal sports bet in Massachusetts will be placed next Tuesday, January 31. That's the start date for sports gambling in the commonwealth, with the state's three commercial casinos first debuting their retail sportsbooks....

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State College Community Speaks Out in Opposition of Bally’s Casino Near Penn State
January 23, 2023

State College Community Speaks Out in Opposition of Bally’s Casino Near Penn State

If there are State College residents who support allowing Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation to redevelop the former Macy's department store at the Nittany Mall into a casino, Casino.org hasn't heard from them. We have, however,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Government Begins Nongaming Marketing, Hypes Region’s MICE Capabilities
January 23, 2023

Macau Government Begins Nongaming Marketing, Hypes Region’s MICE Capabilities

The Macau government has been instructed by Beijing to lessen its dependency on casino gambling. China President Xi Jinping believes the Special Administrative Region (SAR) -- the only place where commercial casinos are allowed to...

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Caesars Sportsbook, Raynham Park Partner for Massachusetts Sports Betting
January 23, 2023

Caesars Sportsbook, Raynham Park Partner for Massachusetts Sports Betting

Caesars Sportsbook has struck a second partnership in Massachusetts for market entry into the state's forthcoming sports betting industry. Caesars Entertainment doesn't operate a casino in Massachusetts. But the Las Vegas-based casino operator wants to...

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Squirrels are Amazing Gamblers, University of Michigan Research Discovers
January 23, 2023

Squirrels are Amazing Gamblers, University of Michigan Research Discovers

North American red squirrels, new research finds, are quite skilled at gambling. University of Michigan biopsychology research fellow Dr. Lauren Petrullo recently discovered that North American red squirrels living in highly variable environments, such as...

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Rivers Portsmouth, Virginia’s First Permanent Casino, Opens With BetRivers Sportsbook
January 21, 2023

Rivers Portsmouth, Virginia’s First Permanent Casino, Opens With BetRivers Sportsbook

Rivers Portsmouth will become the first permanent casino to open in Virginia next week on Monday, Jan. 23. The casino's first guests will be able to gamble on slot machines and table games -- and...

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Fanatics Opens First In-Stadium NFL Sportsbook at Commanders’ FedExField
January 20, 2023

Fanatics Opens First In-Stadium NFL Sportsbook at Commanders’ FedExField

The NFL's first in-stadium sportsbook has been opened by an entity that wasn't even engaged in gaming or sports betting only a couple of years ago. Fanatics, the global brand best known for its licensed...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Approvals: DraftKings, FanDuel, Four Others
January 20, 2023

Massachusetts Sports Betting Approvals: DraftKings, FanDuel, Four Others

Massachusetts sports betting is expected to begin before the end of the month. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) concluded its marathon review of applications on Thursday by signing off on six additional operators. Since early...

Written by Devin O'Connor