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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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Detroit Casinos Win $109M in April, Revenue Coming with iGaming, Mobile Sports Bets
May 12, 2021

Detroit Casinos Win $109M in April, Revenue Coming with iGaming, Mobile Sports Bets

The three Detroit casinos collectively reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly $109 million in April. The number will further balloon once iGaming and mobile sports betting numbers are released later this month. MGM Grand...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Betting Favorite to Become New Home of Oakland A’s MLB Franchise
May 12, 2021

Las Vegas Betting Favorite to Become New Home of Oakland A’s MLB Franchise

Las Vegas is on the shortlist to land the Oakland A's MLB franchise. The team announced this week that it will explore a new home after city officials in the Bay Area once again failed...

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Casino Association of New Jersey Names Ocean CEO Terry Glebocki President
May 12, 2021

Casino Association of New Jersey Names Ocean CEO Terry Glebocki President

The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has found its next president by way of Terry Glebocki, She is a longtime veteran of Atlantic City's gaming industry who is currently the chief executive officer of...

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US Gaming Industry Healthy as Ever, as Q1 Casino Revenue Matches All-Time High
May 11, 2021

US Gaming Industry Healthy as Ever, as Q1 Casino Revenue Matches All-Time High

The US gaming industry has more than fully recovered from the economic effects of COVID-19, as casinos reported all-time record revenue in the first quarter of 2021. The American Gaming Association (AGA), the industry's chief...

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MGM National Harbor Opens Outdoor Gaming and Smoking Terrace
May 11, 2021

MGM National Harbor Opens Outdoor Gaming and Smoking Terrace

MGM National Harbor is ready for the warm summer months, as well as guests who might prefer to light up a cigarette while gambling on a slot machine. The $1.4 bill integrated casino resort just...

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New Jersey Considering Removing iGaming from Atlantic City Casino Property Tax
May 11, 2021

New Jersey Considering Removing iGaming from Atlantic City Casino Property Tax

New legislation in New Jersey seeks to remove gross gaming revenue (GGR) derived online from Atlantic City casinos' annual property tax liability. Assembly Bill 5587, introduced last week by Assemblyman John Armato (D-Atlantic), would amend...

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Wynn Resorts Announces Allegiant Stadium ‘Field Club,’ Spans North End Zone
May 10, 2021

Wynn Resorts Announces Allegiant Stadium ‘Field Club,’ Spans North End Zone

Wynn Resorts is bringing the nightlife club experience found at its nearby Strip casino-resorts to Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders.  The Wynn Field Club is situated at the field level inside...

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Ohio Casinos and Racinos Set Another Monthly Gaming Revenue Record
May 10, 2021

Ohio Casinos and Racinos Set Another Monthly Gaming Revenue Record

A pandemic is still going on. But for Ohio casinos and racinos, times have never been better. For the second month in a row, the 11 gaming properties collectively posted their all-time best month in...

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Gaming Industry Execs Reject Notion that Land-Based Casinos are Dead
May 10, 2021

Gaming Industry Execs Reject Notion that Land-Based Casinos are Dead

Land-based casinos struggled greatly during the 2020 pandemic. But industry executives are rejecting any notion that online is the future of gambling.  After the coronavirus invaded the US early last year, nearly every brick-and-mortar commercial...

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Crown Resorts Bidding War Intensifies, as Aussie Casino Giant Names New CEO
May 10, 2021

Crown Resorts Bidding War Intensifies, as Aussie Casino Giant Names New CEO

Crown Resorts has two offers on the table for its casino business in Australia. The seekers are The Star Entertainment Group and Blackstone Group. Blackstone, the private equity business of billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, has been...

Written by Devin O'Connor