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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 Regulators Meet With Junket Trade Group to Discuss Future VIP Operations
February 22, 2022

Macau Regulators Meet With Junket Trade Group to Discuss Future VIP Operations

Macau gaming regulators met recently with representatives of the enclave's primary junket trade group. The topic was how such VIP trip organizers will operate under the region's next governing environment. Key officials with the Gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oakland A’s Identify Four Potential MLB Ballpark Sites in Las Vegas
February 22, 2022

Oakland A’s Identify Four Potential MLB Ballpark Sites in Las Vegas

The Oakland A's continue to spark rumors that they will follow their former Bay Area pro sports colleagues to Las Vegas. The Raiders made NFL history in March of 2017 when league owners approved of...

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Rivers Casino Sees Philadelphia Shooting Victim Arrive To Seek Help
February 22, 2022

Rivers Casino Sees Philadelphia Shooting Victim Arrive To Seek Help

A shooting rampage in Philadelphia Monday night led one man involved in the violence to seek help at nearby Rivers Casino. Police responded to 911 calls around 9 pm Monday night reporting numerous shots fired....

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Las Vegas Issues Five Millionth Wedding License, ‘Twosday’ to Marry Many More
February 21, 2022

Las Vegas Issues Five Millionth Wedding License, ‘Twosday’ to Marry Many More

Clark County, home to Las Vegas, has issued its five millionth wedding license. The Clark County Clerk confirmed issuing the historic wedding license yesterday, February 20. The recipients were Luis Pantoja and Mayra Ramirez, who...

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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...

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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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