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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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Atlantic City, Lake Charles Two of Hardest-Hit Metros by COVID-19
June 21, 2021

Atlantic City, Lake Charles Two of Hardest-Hit Metros by COVID-19

Atlantic City and Lake Charles, La., two towns with economies that heavily rely on casino resorts, were devastated by COVID-19. But a new report shows just how bad the pandemic impacted those regions. The US...

Written by Devin O'Connor
St. Tammany Officials Decide Where Local Casino Tax Money Would Go
June 21, 2021

St. Tammany Officials Decide Where Local Casino Tax Money Would Go

The proposed St. Tammany casino in Slidell, La., would allocate five percent of its gross gaming revenue (GGR) to local governments. Last week, area officials came to terms on where exactly that money would be...

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Japan Casino Regulatory Boss to Run on Anti-Gaming Platform in Yokohama
June 21, 2021

Japan Casino Regulatory Boss to Run on Anti-Gaming Platform in Yokohama

The head of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission plans to run on an anti-gaming platform in hopes of becoming the next mayor of Yokohama. In a shocking announcement, Hachiro Okonogi revealed his intent to run...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Jon Rahm US Open Victory Costly Outcome for Sportsbooks, as Bettors Heavily Backed Spaniard
June 21, 2021

Jon Rahm US Open Victory Costly Outcome for Sportsbooks, as Bettors Heavily Backed Spaniard

Jon Rahm won his first major title with a victory at the US Open last Sunday. His Torrey Pines heroics on the final two holes also resulted in him becoming the first Spaniard to win...

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Macau Gaming Regulatory Agency Expanding, More Than Doubling Inspectors
June 19, 2021

Macau Gaming Regulatory Agency Expanding, More Than Doubling Inspectors

The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) will have considerably more casino inspectors to regulate the world's richest gaming hub in the coming months and years.  This week, the Macau Executive Council, which supports...

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Owner of Alleged Illegal Tokyo Casino Claims Business Only Dealer School
June 18, 2021

Owner of Alleged Illegal Tokyo Casino Claims Business Only Dealer School

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department this week raided what they believe is an illicit underground casino operating out of a luxury high-rise. But the owner of the lavish pad claims he was simply running a...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Opponent Claims Gaming ‘Institutionalized Racism’
June 18, 2021

Massachusetts Sports Betting Opponent Claims Gaming ‘Institutionalized Racism’

Massachusetts lawmakers are hearing arguments this week on whether to legalize sports betting. But one critic of the further expansion of gambling says it unjustly targets minorities. Les Bernal has been the national director since...

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The Cordish Companies Sue Norfolk Over Casino Plans, Seeks $100M in Damages
June 18, 2021

The Cordish Companies Sue Norfolk Over Casino Plans, Seeks $100M in Damages

The Cordish Companies, the owner and operator of Live! casinos in Pennsylvania and Maryland, is suing Norfolk, Va. over the city's plans to develop a gaming resort.  In court documents, Cordish says it entered into...

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Pennsylvania Sets Gaming Revenue Record at $413M, iGaming Tops $100M for First Time
June 17, 2021

Pennsylvania Sets Gaming Revenue Record at $413M, iGaming Tops $100M for First Time

Pennsylvania continues to see its gaming industry grow at unprecedented rates. The state, for the third consecutive month, has reported record revenue.   Gross gaming revenue (GGR) across all legal channels totaled $413,182,161 in May....

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Lincoln Race Course Sued Over Casino Expansion Plans by Keno Operator
June 17, 2021

Lincoln Race Course Sued Over Casino Expansion Plans by Keno Operator

The Lincoln Race Course in Nebraska is facing a lawsuit from the company that presently operates keno games at the horse track.  Big Red Keno, based in Omaha, Ne., operates keno games at the Lincoln...

Written by Devin O'Connor