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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 Gaming Industry Generates Record Revenue of $4.7B
January 21, 2022

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Generates Record Revenue of $4.7B

The Pennsylvania gaming industry experienced an unprecedented year in 2021, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from all verticals totaled in excess of $4.73 billion. Pennsylvania greatly expanded its gaming market in 2017 by authorizing an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace, Cites COVID-19 Interruptions
January 20, 2022

Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace, Cites COVID-19 Interruptions

Adele shocked her fans and all of Las Vegas this evening by announcing the postponement of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace on the Strip. A little more than 24 hours before the British...

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Political Betting Markets ‘Extraordinarily Pessimistic’ About President Biden 2024 Odds
January 20, 2022

Political Betting Markets ‘Extraordinarily Pessimistic’ About President Biden 2024 Odds

Political betting markets aren't exactly bullish on President Joe Biden winning a second term in 2024. Today marks the one-year anniversary of Biden's inauguration. But the American people are not overly pleased with Biden's first...

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DiamondJacks Casino Decision Time Nearing, Louisiana Gaming License at Stake
January 20, 2022

DiamondJacks Casino Decision Time Nearing, Louisiana Gaming License at Stake

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) met today at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to discuss a smattering of topics. One was the uncertainty regarding the future of the shuttered DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier...

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Las Vegas Golf Course Once Owned by Billy Walters Targeted for Home Construction
January 20, 2022

Las Vegas Golf Course Once Owned by Billy Walters Targeted for Home Construction

Royal Links Golf Club has likely seen its last round played. The Las Vegas course was once owned by famed sports bettor Billy Walters. The Royal Links Golf Club is located a little more than...

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Parx Casino Shippensburg Receives Category 4 Gaming License in Pennsylvania
January 20, 2022

Parx Casino Shippensburg Receives Category 4 Gaming License in Pennsylvania

Parx Casino Shippensburg officially has a gaming license. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously yesterday to award Parx Casino a Category 4 gaming license for its reimagining of a former Lowe's home improvement...

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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...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor