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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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Nevada Casinos Report Net Income Record of $4.12B in 2022 Fiscal Year
January 20, 2023

Nevada Casinos Report Net Income Record of $4.12B in 2022 Fiscal Year

Nevada casinos had their best business year in 2022,as net income from gaming, hotel rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment hit a new high. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Thursday released its annual...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Sportsbooks Submit Diversity Plans, but Licenses Can’t Be Revoked on Regulatory Condition
January 19, 2023

Maryland Sportsbooks Submit Diversity Plans, but Licenses Can’t Be Revoked on Regulatory Condition

Under state law, Maryland sportsbooks are required to submit diversity plans to the state's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC). The blueprints of how each operator will increase diversity among its organization must be received...

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Detroit Casinos Win $1.28B in 2022, Brick-and-Mortar Play Shrinks
January 19, 2023

Detroit Casinos Win $1.28B in 2022, Brick-and-Mortar Play Shrinks

Detroit casinos combined to win $1.276 billion in 2022, 1.4% lower than what MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown won in 2021. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said the state's three...

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Pennsylvania Woman Charged for Leaving Children, Dog Inside Car Outside Casino
January 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Woman Charged for Leaving Children, Dog Inside Car Outside Casino

A Pennsylvania woman is facing criminal charges after state police say she allegedly left two children and a dog in her car while she gambled inside a casino. The Pennsylvania State Police's Gaming Enforcement Bureau...

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Pennsylvania Second-Richest Gaming State in 2022, Edges New Jersey by $28K
January 18, 2023

Pennsylvania Second-Richest Gaming State in 2022, Edges New Jersey by $28K

Pennsylvania was the nation's second-richest gaming state in 2022. But only by the slimmest of margins. A day after New Jersey revealed that its full-year gaming revenue totaled a little more than $5.2 billion, state...

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Former Georgia Chief Justice: Sports Betting Doesn’t Require Constitutional Amendment
January 18, 2023

Former Georgia Chief Justice: Sports Betting Doesn’t Require Constitutional Amendment

Georgia's former chief justice, who oversaw the state's highest judicial authority, doesn't think a constitutional amendment is needed to authorize gambling on sports. Harold Melton served as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court from...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting to Begin Soon, State Finalizing Regulations
January 18, 2023

Massachusetts Sports Betting to Begin Soon, State Finalizing Regulations

Massachusetts sports betting is making its final approach to launch. With state gaming regulators expected to sign off on the governing rules that will dictate how expanded gaming functions, the first legal sports wagers in...

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‘Meet AC’ Rebrands to ‘Visit Atlantic City’ to Better Reflect Tourism Mission
January 18, 2023

‘Meet AC’ Rebrands to ‘Visit Atlantic City’ to Better Reflect Tourism Mission

"Meet AC," the marketing brand of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Bureau, is no more. The bureau revealed Tuesday that its promotional arm is now "Visit Atlantic City." "Visit Atlantic City," tourism and convention...

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Atlantic City Casino Win in 2022 Tops 2019, Inflation Hurts Bottom Lines
January 17, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Win in 2022 Tops 2019, Inflation Hurts Bottom Lines

Atlantic City casinos won more than $2.78 billion off of gamblers at the nine resorts in 2022. That's a 9% improvement from 2021, and 3.7% higher than what the casinos won in pre-pandemic 2019. Atlantic...

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Osage Casinos CEO Kimberly Pearson Says Gaming Industry Smart to Promote Women
January 17, 2023

Osage Casinos CEO Kimberly Pearson Says Gaming Industry Smart to Promote Women

Osage Casinos CEO Kimberly Pearson hopes her recent appointment sets off a flurry of other females working in the commercial and tribal gaming industries being promoted to C-level positions. Osage Casinos owns and operates seven...

Written by Devin O'Connor