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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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MGM Northfield Park Agrees to $15M Settlement with Local School District
October 14, 2021

MGM Northfield Park Agrees to $15M Settlement with Local School District

MGM Northfield Park and Nordonia Hills City School District in Ohio have reached a property tax settlement. The agreement will result in the public education system receiving more than $15 million over six years from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Gaming Bureau Cancels Yet Another Public Consultation, Owing to Typhoon
October 13, 2021

Macau Gaming Bureau Cancels Yet Another Public Consultation, Owing to Typhoon

Macau's effort to understand where the public stands on the region's gaming industry certainly hasn't gone according to plan. The six licensed commercial casino operators in the Chinese enclave are set to see their operating...

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DraftKings and Turner Sports Partner for NHL Broadcast Coverage
October 13, 2021

DraftKings and Turner Sports Partner for NHL Broadcast Coverage

The NHL announced today that DraftKings is the latest sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operator to be deemed an official partner of the professional hockey league. DraftKings joins several other sportsbook firms, including FanDuel, Caesars,...

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Las Vegas Benefiting From United States Borders Reopening to Leisure Travelers
October 13, 2021

Las Vegas Benefiting From United States Borders Reopening to Leisure Travelers

Las Vegas casinos are on a winning streak, as the country's most critical gaming market continues to slowly emerge from the darkest days of the pandemic. More business is soon expected, as the United States...

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Detroit Casino Gaming Revenue Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Level
October 13, 2021

Detroit Casino Gaming Revenue Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Level

The three Detroit casinos combined to win $110.4 million from gamblers in September. That number nearly matches the market's pre-COVID-19 business levels. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reports that gross gaming revenue (GGR) from...

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Former Riviera Land on Las Vegas Strip Sold to Chilean Gaming Czar
October 12, 2021

Former Riviera Land on Las Vegas Strip Sold to Chilean Gaming Czar

Part of the land where the Riviera stood for 60 years on the Las Vegas Strip will soon have a new owner. And he is no stranger to the casino business. The Las Vegas Convention...

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Pennsylvania Casinos on Track with Hiring Goals, But Still Work To Do
October 12, 2021

Pennsylvania Casinos on Track with Hiring Goals, But Still Work To Do

Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to grow by way of new land-based casinos. But when it comes to diversity, a new report shows it's been business as usual. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) oversees one...

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Steadfast on Promoting Casino Resorts
October 12, 2021

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Steadfast on Promoting Casino Resorts

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership election late last month. He officially became prime minister on October 4, 2021, following his predecessor Yoshihide Suga's resignation. Only a week into...

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Sands Regency Casino Owner Announces Developments in $1B Reno Neon Line District
October 12, 2021

Sands Regency Casino Owner Announces Developments in $1B Reno Neon Line District

Jacobs Entertainment unveiled three components of the company's $1 billion Reno Neon Line District undertaking in the Nevada city. The company is the owner and operator of the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. Jacobs Entertainment CEO...

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St. Tammany Casino Vote to Proceed Despite Court’s Concessions to Plaintiffs
October 12, 2021

St. Tammany Casino Vote to Proceed Despite Court’s Concessions to Plaintiffs

Voters in St. Tammany Parish will face a local ballot referendum question during the December 11 election asking if they wish to authorize a single gaming resort. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) wants to relocate its...

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