Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2016

8483 stories by Devin O'Connor

Macau Casinos Beat Analyst Expectations, May Revenue Tops $1.3B
June 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Beat Analyst Expectations, May Revenue Tops $1.3B

Macau casinos used a strong five-day Golden Week holiday in May to boost total gross gaming revenue (GGR) to more than $1.31 billion. The six licensed commercial casino operators topped May GGR expectations. The consensus...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Marina Bay Sands Singapore Tests Entire Staff for COVID-19 Amid Latest Outbreak
May 31, 2021

Marina Bay Sands Singapore Tests Entire Staff for COVID-19 Amid Latest Outbreak

Marina Bay Sands isn't taking any chances amid the most recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Singapore.   Singapore has been hailed by world health experts as one of the success stories in combating the coronavirus...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Signs Tribal Gaming Expansion Bill
May 30, 2021

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Signs Tribal Gaming Expansion Bill

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has signed the gaming expansion package that recently passed the General Assembly. The legislation amends the Class III gaming compacts for the state's two tribes to allow sports betting and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oakland A’s Officials Say Las Vegas MLB Ballpark Would Cost $1B
May 30, 2021

Oakland A’s Officials Say Las Vegas MLB Ballpark Would Cost $1B

Officials from the Oakland A's MLB franchise visited Las Vegas recently, and liked what they saw in their potential new home.  Athletics President Dave Kaval accompanied billionaire owner John Fisher to Southern Nevada for several...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maine Lawmakers Toss Three Sports Betting Bills to Focus on One
May 30, 2021

Maine Lawmakers Toss Three Sports Betting Bills to Focus on One

Maine lawmakers introduced four pieces of legislation this year seeking to legalize sports betting. But last week, three were tossed out of committee.  On Friday, the Legislature Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs rejected three...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Richmond, Va., Offers Casino Reduced Gaming Tax, Project Surges to $562.5M
May 30, 2021

Richmond, Va., Offers Casino Reduced Gaming Tax, Project Surges to $562.5M

Officials in Richmond, Va., earlier this month selected the casino pitch from Urban One as the winner of the capital city's lone potential gaming license. The media conglomerate is partnering with experienced casino and resort...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former Caesars Entertainment Employee Sues Firm And Investment Company Over Retirement Plan
May 29, 2021

Former Caesars Entertainment Employee Sues Firm And Investment Company Over Retirement Plan

Caesars Entertainment and the casino giant's employee retirement money manager, Russell Investments, are named as defendants in a federal lawsuit brought by a former employee. Attorneys representing Maggie Thomson claim that Caesars and Russell breached...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Winning $731.1M Powerball Ticket Redeemed Anonymously in Maryland
May 29, 2021

Winning $731.1M Powerball Ticket Redeemed Anonymously in Maryland

The $731.1 million Powerball jackpot that was hit during the January 20 drawing has been claimed. But if you're wondering who the lucky winner(s) is, no dice. On January 20, one single Powerball ticket correctly...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan Sun Pocono Eye in the Sky Intercepts Alleged Casino Cheat
May 29, 2021

Mohegan Sun Pocono Eye in the Sky Intercepts Alleged Casino Cheat

Security officials at Mohegan Sun Pocono recently detected a man who was allegedly cheating at the casino's table games.  According to charging documents, police say 42-year-old Wengui Hu of Duryea, Pa., was surveilled using a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Lottery Wins Legal Victory Over Casinos Regarding iGaming
May 28, 2021

Pennsylvania Lottery Wins Legal Victory Over Casinos Regarding iGaming

The Pennsylvania Lottery has successfully defended itself against a lawsuit regarding its online games brought by state licensed casinos. In 2017, the Republican-controlled legislature and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf passed on a major gaming expansion...

Written by Devin O'Connor