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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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Hard Rock Atlantic City President Joe Lupo to Head Gaming Industry Trade Group
November 3, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City President Joe Lupo to Head Gaming Industry Trade Group

Hard Rock Atlantic City President Joe Lupo has been appointed the new leader of the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ). Following Terry Glebocki's surprise resignation last month as CEO of Ocean Casino Resort and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Republican Glenn Youngkin Virginia Election Surprise Pays Bettors Liberally
November 3, 2021

Republican Glenn Youngkin Virginia Election Surprise Pays Bettors Liberally

Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Younkin (R) pulled off the upset many conservatives hoped for on Election Day, narrowly edging former Gov. Terry McAuliffe by roughly two percentage points. For savvy political bettors who wagered on Virginians...

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Richmond Casino Question Rejected, $565M Resort Canned
November 3, 2021

Richmond Casino Question Rejected, $565M Resort Canned

The Richmond casino referendum outcome in Virginia was expected to be close. And close it was, as it took until Wednesday morning around 10 am to declare an outcome. Urban One, a publicly traded media...

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New Jersey College Sports Betting Question Rejected, Governor’s Race Shocks Bettors
November 3, 2021

New Jersey College Sports Betting Question Rejected, Governor’s Race Shocks Bettors

New Jersey college sports betting involving state schools or taking place within the state's boundaries will remain prohibited. New Jersey voters on Election Day were asked to elect their next governor, but also to decide...

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Macau Visitors Returning in Bunches as Government Eases Border Restrictions
November 2, 2021

Macau Visitors Returning in Bunches as Government Eases Border Restrictions

Macau gaming revenue totaled just $545 million last month, a 42 percent drop from October 2020. But November is shaping up to be much better. Macau and neighboring Zhuhai in mainland China recently removed quarantine...

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Want to Live In a Las Vegas Casino? Station Casinos Internship Provides Opportunity
November 2, 2021

Want to Live In a Las Vegas Casino? Station Casinos Internship Provides Opportunity

Las Vegas typically lures in tens of millions of Americans each year. And with COVID-19 slowly becoming part of everyday life and the nation returning to a sense of normalcy, the largest local casino operator...

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New Hampshire Voters Deciding On Local Retail Sportsbooks, Keno
November 2, 2021

New Hampshire Voters Deciding On Local Retail Sportsbooks, Keno

On this Election Day, voters in New Hampshire are primarily weighing in on their local school board makeups and municipal governments. Though there are five special state House elections, New Hampshire is not electing a...

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Macau Casinos Win Just $545M in October, as Holiday Golden Week Lays Egg
November 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Win Just $545M in October, as Holiday Golden Week Lays Egg

The first week in October is typically one of the busiest times in Macau, as tens of thousands of mainland Chinese residents flock to the enclave for the annual Golden Week holiday. But the 2021...

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Numerous Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Buffets 86’d, But Some Remain
November 1, 2021

Numerous Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Buffets 86’d, But Some Remain

Mississippi casinos along the Gulf Coast are legendary for their all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, headlined by crab legs. COVID-19 temporarily suspended the feasts, and several casinos say they won't return. Despite state health officials allowing the...

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Virginia Native Missy Elliott Urges Richmond Voters to Back $565M Casino Ballot Question
November 1, 2021

Virginia Native Missy Elliott Urges Richmond Voters to Back $565M Casino Ballot Question

Virginia polls open tomorrow, Nov. 2, at 6 am ET. Along with deciding the state's next governor, voters in Richmond will determine the outcome of a $565 million casino resort that has been proposed for...

Written by Devin O'Connor