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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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DraftKings Lone Sportsbook Advertiser for Super Bowl LVI, But $6.5M Spots Remain
January 19, 2022

DraftKings Lone Sportsbook Advertiser for Super Bowl LVI, But $6.5M Spots Remain

DraftKings is the only confirmed sportsbook operator that has bought ad time for next month's Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVI is set for February 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca. It's the first time...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Airport Included in 5G Buffer Zone, Flights Remain Uninterrupted
January 19, 2022

Las Vegas Airport Included in 5G Buffer Zone, Flights Remain Uninterrupted

Harry Reid International, the main Las Vegas airport, will be one of the country's major commercial air hubs that will be afforded a 5G buffer zone when the mobile network is deployed. AT&T and Verizon...

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Massachusetts Casinos Nearly Set Monthly Revenue Record to Finish 2021 Strong
January 19, 2022

Massachusetts Casinos Nearly Set Monthly Revenue Record to Finish 2021 Strong

Massachusetts casinos ended 2021 in almost record fashion. The three commercial properties combined to win nearly $96 million off of their patrons. Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park generated gross gaming revenue (GGR)...

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Adele, Caesars Palace Rolling in the Dough, as Las Vegas Residency Begins
January 18, 2022

Adele, Caesars Palace Rolling in the Dough, as Las Vegas Residency Begins

The curtain goes up on Adele's Las Vegas residency this Friday, January 21, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Fans still seeking tickets can find them on numerous ticket resale exchanges, but they're not going...

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Jackpocket Lottery App Expands in New Jersey, as Mega Millions Climbs to $347M
January 18, 2022

Jackpocket Lottery App Expands in New Jersey, as Mega Millions Climbs to $347M

Jackpocket is officially available in New Jersey for download on Android smart devices through the Google Play store. Jackpocket's iOS app for Apple products debuted last fall. Jackpocket is a third-party lottery service that acts...

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Great Canadian Gaming Claims Ontario iGaming Will Devastate Land-Based Casinos
January 18, 2022

Great Canadian Gaming Claims Ontario iGaming Will Devastate Land-Based Casinos

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCG) is warning the Ontario government and Premier Doug Ford of the financial consequences of legalizing iGaming under the province's proposed regulations. GCG is the largest operator of land-based casinos...

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Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Report Slot Machine Win of $866M in 2021
January 18, 2022

Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Report Slot Machine Win of $866M in 2021

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods experienced a much better year in terms of gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2021 than the two Southeastern Connecticut casinos did in 2020. GGR from the tribal casinos' slot machines totaled...

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China ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Response Expected to Remain Through 2022
January 18, 2022

China ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Response Expected to Remain Through 2022

China is expected to maintain its "zero-COVID" policy approach to battling the ongoing pandemic through most of 2022. That's according to a recent note from financial services firm Jefferies. China's strict policy that requires the...

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Celine Dion Cancels North America Dates, Las Vegas Residency Further Postponed
January 17, 2022

Celine Dion Cancels North America Dates, Las Vegas Residency Further Postponed

Celine Dion is continuing to cancel tour dates due to lingering personal health issues. The 53-year-old Las Vegas Strip headliner announced recently that the entire North American leg of her "Courage World Tour" has been...

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Macau Casinos Celebrate New Gaming Law, Industry Remaining at Six Players
January 17, 2022

Macau Casinos Celebrate New Gaming Law, Industry Remaining at Six Players

Macau casinos are rejoicing. That's following last Friday's news by the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) government that it will maintain status quo when it comes to the number of licensed gaming operators. Macau surprised...

Written by Devin O'Connor