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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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China Casino Blacklist Expands, But Public in Dark Regarding Banned Destinations
July 19, 2021

China Casino Blacklist Expands, But Public in Dark Regarding Banned Destinations

The China casino blacklist of gaming resort destinations that the People's Republic wants its citizens to avoid has expanded. But to where remains unknown. Chinese officials in August of 2020 first announced the formation of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Carolina Horse Racing Betting Supported by State Lawmakers
July 19, 2021

South Carolina Horse Racing Betting Supported by State Lawmakers

South Carolina horse racing is a long-cherished and widespread sport in the state, but wagering on such races remains prohibited. A committee reviewing how to expand the economic benefits of horse racing believes allowing betting...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Betting Stadium Corridor Investments Pay Off
July 17, 2021

Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Betting Stadium Corridor Investments Pay Off

Horseshoe Baltimore Casino and local economic officials are betting big on infrastructure investments being made. Those will, ideally, overhaul the corridor between the Caesars Entertainment venue and the city's professional sports stadiums.  Known as the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down Nine Percent in June Compared with 2019
July 16, 2021

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down Nine Percent in June Compared with 2019

Atlantic City casino brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled $214.5 million in June 2021. That's a loss of nine percent, or $21.5 million, compared with June 2019.  The headlines are reading as if the gaming...

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Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi Committed to Casino Resort
July 16, 2021

Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi Committed to Casino Resort

Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi has formally announced her reelection campaign for what would be a nearly unprecedented fourth term. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which controls the National Diet in Japan's central government as well...

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Southern Nevada Reimplements Mask Recommendation, Los Angeles Warns Against Las Vegas Travel
July 16, 2021

Southern Nevada Reimplements Mask Recommendation, Los Angeles Warns Against Las Vegas Travel

Southern Nevada health officials are urging both vaccinated and unvaccinated people to once again wear face masks while in public. The US Centers for Disease and Prevention reports that Nevada, Missouri, Florida, Arkansas, and Louisiana...

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Maryland Sports Betting Regulatory Draft Released, Public Comment Period to Come
July 15, 2021

Maryland Sports Betting Regulatory Draft Released, Public Comment Period to Come

Maryland sports betting licensing fees and associated taxes were proposed today by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed House Bill 940 -- a measure to legalize and regulate...

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St. Tammany Casino Challengers Contend Process Legally Flawed
July 15, 2021

St. Tammany Casino Challengers Contend Process Legally Flawed

The effort to build a $325 million casino resort in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish is meeting opposition, and some of the project's critics are taking their case to court.  On November 13, parish voters are...

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Cordish Companies Paying Pennsylvania Another $10M for Second Sports Betting License
July 15, 2021

Cordish Companies Paying Pennsylvania Another $10M for Second Sports Betting License

The Cordish Companies has been approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to acquire a second $10 million sports betting license.  The PGCB this week agreed to allow Cordish to purchase a second sports...

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PredictIt Opens Marijuana Betting Market, Sets Outcome for April 20
July 14, 2021

PredictIt Opens Marijuana Betting Market, Sets Outcome for April 20

PredictIt is getting in on the forthcoming congressional debate on cannabis.  The betting exchange, which operates legally in the US through a "no-action" relief issued from the US Commodity of Futures Trading Commission, has opened...

Written by Devin O'Connor