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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 Deliver Local Government $4.2B in 2021 Gaming Taxes
February 21, 2022

Macau Casinos Deliver Local Government $4.2B in 2021 Gaming Taxes

Macau casinos and the six commercial licensees that operate them sent the local government more than $4.2 billion in gaming tax money last year. Macau's Financial Services Bureau reports that 2021 taxes levied on gross...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Interior Secretary Who Stalled Connecticut Tribal Casino Accused of Misconduct
February 20, 2022

Interior Secretary Who Stalled Connecticut Tribal Casino Accused of Misconduct

Former US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is dismissing allegations raised by the inspector general of the federal agency he once oversaw. That official is claiming he misused his Cabinet-level position. Zinke led the agency between...

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Pennsylvania Casino Slot and Table Revenue Lagging Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
February 20, 2022

Pennsylvania Casino Slot and Table Revenue Lagging Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

Pennsylvania casinos continue to see reduced business at the 16 gaming floors across the commonwealth compared with pre-pandemic conditions. Last year, the Pennsylvania gaming industry set an all-time high in terms of gross gaming revenue...

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Nevada Appeased on Leon Black’s Apollo Role in Venetian, Palazzo Takeover
February 18, 2022

Nevada Appeased on Leon Black’s Apollo Role in Venetian, Palazzo Takeover

The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) this week formally approved the $6.25 billion sale of The Venetian and Palazzo casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip to VICI Properties and Apollo Global Management. But the latter...

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DiamondJacks Bossier City Casino Won’t Reopen, Louisiana Gaming License in Limbo
February 18, 2022

DiamondJacks Bossier City Casino Won’t Reopen, Louisiana Gaming License in Limbo

DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, won't reopen, officials representing Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) told state gaming regulators this week. P2E last year sought to relocate its Bossier City casino license to Slidell, north of...

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MGM Japan Commits $175M for Yumeshima Subway, Osaka Ratifies IR Agreement
February 18, 2022

MGM Japan Commits $175M for Yumeshima Subway, Osaka Ratifies IR Agreement

MGM Resorts Japan has committed to covering Osaka's infrastructure expenses in lengthening its subway system to Yumeshima Island. The US-based casino company's subsidiary is spearheading the group's integrated resort (IR) development efforts in the East...

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China Warns Cross-Border Gambling Operators, Ministry to Strengthen Safeguards
February 17, 2022

China Warns Cross-Border Gambling Operators, Ministry to Strengthen Safeguards

China continues to proclaim that individuals and groups involved in the illegal facilitation of cross-border gambling will be targeted in 2022 and the years ahead. Gambling is mostly illegal everywhere in China, other than in...

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Yankee Stadium Could Have On-Site Sports Betting, Should New York Gaming Law Pass
February 17, 2022

Yankee Stadium Could Have On-Site Sports Betting, Should New York Gaming Law Pass

Yankee Stadium could have self-service standalone sports betting kiosks if a new piece of gaming legislation gains favor among New York state lawmakers. New York Senate Bill 7536A seeks to allow licensed sportsbooks to partner...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Biz Opposes Charitable Online Fundraising, Lawmaker Says
February 17, 2022

Pennsylvania Gaming Biz Opposes Charitable Online Fundraising, Lawmaker Says

The Pennsylvania gaming industry is the third-largest in the United States. And its interests are greatly protective of maintaining the status quo, says one state lawmaker. State Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is seeking to permanently...

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New Jersey Sportsbooks Take Record Action Despite New York Mobile Start
February 16, 2022

New Jersey Sportsbooks Take Record Action Despite New York Mobile Start

New Jersey sportsbooks fared just fine as New York oddsmakers began taking bets online last month. In fact, the Garden State experienced record wagering. Numbers released today by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement...

Written by Devin O'Connor