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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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Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Parlor Opens Near Parx Casino Shippensburg
December 22, 2022

Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Parlor Opens Near Parx Casino Shippensburg

A Pennsylvania skill gaming parlor has opened just west of the Harrisburg capital across the Susquehanna River in Mechanicsburg. The Keystone Klub Gaming Parlor is a skill gaming facility that offers 20 gaming terminals. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Culinary Union Attacks Fertitta Brothers’ Political Donations for Containing False Information
December 22, 2022

Culinary Union Attacks Fertitta Brothers’ Political Donations for Containing False Information

The Culinary Union is continuing to go after Frank III and Lorenzo Fertitta, the Las Vegas casino tycoons who control Station Casinos and the billionaires' publicly traded arm, Red Rock Resorts (RRR). Culinary, an affiliate...

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BetMGM Confirms Patron Data Breach, Rough Streak Continues for Sportsbook
December 22, 2022

BetMGM Confirms Patron Data Breach, Rough Streak Continues for Sportsbook

Leading sportsbook operator BetMGM confirmed Wednesday that its online platform was the victim of a data breach that's believed to have occurred in May. BetMGM is a 50-50 partnership controlled by MGM Resorts International and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Reports Record Earnings of Nearly $404M in 2022 Fiscal Year
December 21, 2022

Mohegan Reports Record Earnings of Nearly $404M in 2022 Fiscal Year

Mohegan -- formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) -- is fresh off its best 12-month operating period ever in the tribal company's history. Owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe in Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan says...

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Macau’s Biggest Lure for China Mainlanders Currently mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
December 21, 2022

Macau’s Biggest Lure for China Mainlanders Currently mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine

Macau is experiencing an uptick in visitor arrivals from mainland China, but the guests aren't coming to gamble. China is ending its "zero-COVID" policy that has kept normal life on hold for more than three...

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MGM Springfield Late Sports Betting Application Warrants Fine, Says Lawmaker
December 21, 2022

MGM Springfield Late Sports Betting Application Warrants Fine, Says Lawmaker

Last month, MGM Springfield was given a rare pass from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for failing to adhere to its protocols. A state lawmaker says the casino got off too easy for the regulatory...

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CES Preparations Underway in Las Vegas, Electronics Show Expects 100K Attendees
December 21, 2022

CES Preparations Underway in Las Vegas, Electronics Show Expects 100K Attendees

This year's CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is expected to keep Las Vegas casino guest rooms occupied and resort ballrooms and exhibition centers packed. Following three years of abbreviated and/or hybrid CES events where in-person attendance...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Lottery Player ‘Lucky for Life’ Six Times Over
December 20, 2022

Massachusetts Lottery Player ‘Lucky for Life’ Six Times Over

A Massachusetts Lottery player says it was "intuition" that led to him repeatedly playing the same five numbers on six "Lucky for Life" tickets. The man's clairvoyance finally paid off. The Massachusetts State Lottery revealed...

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Pennsylvania Casino Retail Revenue Slows in November, iGaming Offsets Drop Off
December 20, 2022

Pennsylvania Casino Retail Revenue Slows in November, iGaming Offsets Drop Off

Pennsylvania casino revenue at the state's 16 brick-and-mortar properties slowed in November from a year ago. Whether inflation and the high costs of daily living or the ongoing migration of gamblers to online casinos and...

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FIFA World Cup Final Second-Busiest Sports Betting Day of 2022 for US Sportsbooks
December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup Final Second-Busiest Sports Betting Day of 2022 for US Sportsbooks

The stunning 2022 FIFA World Cup Final played Sunday between eventual victor Argentina over defending champion France was the second-busiest day of the year for online sportsbooks in the US. Though soccer isn't nearly as...

Written by Devin O'Connor