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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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NFL Commits $6.2M to Responsible Gaming, as Sports Betting Continues Expansion
October 20, 2021

NFL Commits $6.2M to Responsible Gaming, as Sports Betting Continues Expansion

The National Football League (NFL) today announced the launch of its first responsible gambling public awareness program. The campaign is designed to educate fans who choose to become sports bettors, as legal outlets continue to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $415M in September
October 20, 2021

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $415M in September

Pennsylvania gaming revenue in September topped $400 million for the sixth time in the previous seven months. The monthly statistics reveal that the state gaming industry is alive and well, winning more from gamblers each...

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MGM Resorts Employees Heed Vaccination Call, 98 Percent of Salaried Workers Inoculated
October 20, 2021

MGM Resorts Employees Heed Vaccination Call, 98 Percent of Salaried Workers Inoculated

MGM Resorts gave the vast majority of its salaried US employees an October 15 deadline to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In a letter to staff this week, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said nearly all of...

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Gila River Breaks Ground on Fourth Casino, Tribe Dubs Property Santan Mountain
October 19, 2021

Gila River Breaks Ground on Fourth Casino, Tribe Dubs Property Santan Mountain

Construction is officially underway on the fourth Gila River casino in Southern Arizona. Gila River Hotels & Casinos today broke ground on Gila River Santan Mountain, a forthcoming tribal casino being built on the southeast...

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Macau COVID-19 Conditions Improve, Gaming Consultations Rescheduled
October 19, 2021

Macau COVID-19 Conditions Improve, Gaming Consultations Rescheduled

Macau's latest COVID-19 scare has calmed. And that has prompted local government officials into rescheduling several public consultation sessions to discuss the region's gaming industry. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) canceled three public...

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Phil Hellmuth Wins Record 16th World Series of Poker Bracelet
October 18, 2021

Phil Hellmuth Wins Record 16th World Series of Poker Bracelet

Poker legend Phil Hellmuth has further cemented his place in the game's history by winning his record 16th World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. Hellmuth late last night won the 31st event of the 2021...

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Atlantic City Casinos Best September 2019, Sportsbooks Set $1B Handle Record
October 18, 2021

Atlantic City Casinos Best September 2019, Sportsbooks Set $1B Handle Record

Atlantic City casinos capped off the end of the summer and beginning of fall in grand fashion. The nine brick-and-mortar casino floors combined last month to win more than $248.5 million in gross gaming revenue...

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Navajo Casinos Could Go Smoke-Free, as Tribal Council Mulls Clean Air Legislation
October 18, 2021

Navajo Casinos Could Go Smoke-Free, as Tribal Council Mulls Clean Air Legislation

Navajo Nation casinos in Arizona and New Mexico could become permanently free of indoor tobacco smoke. The Navajo Nation owns and operates four tribal casinos. While indoor smoking is temporarily suspended at each gaming property,...

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Palms Las Vegas Casino to Focus on Locals, Forthcoming Owner Reveals
October 18, 2021

Palms Las Vegas Casino to Focus on Locals, Forthcoming Owner Reveals

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians haven't yet fully taken ownership of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. But the tribe based in Southern California is already divulging its future plans for the...

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Foxwoods Casino Betting on Campers, Unveils RV Resort Plan
October 18, 2021

Foxwoods Casino Betting on Campers, Unveils RV Resort Plan

Foxwoods Resort Casino wants to further expand its entertainment and business complex in Mashantucket, Ct., by way of a sprawling recreational campground. Foxwoods recently announced its plans to construct a high-end, resort-like campground with Blue...

Written by Devin O'Connor