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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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Casino Lobbying Group Calls for Responsible Gaming Reforms
August 3, 2021

Casino Lobbying Group Calls for Responsible Gaming Reforms

The leading casino lobbying group in the United States is calling on the industry to implement better practices to promote responsible gaming. The American Gaming Association (AGA) issued various recommendations today that the organization believes...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japan Pachinko Industry Continues Reeling, Profits Down 27 Percent
August 3, 2021

Japan Pachinko Industry Continues Reeling, Profits Down 27 Percent

The Japan pachinko industry's struggles in recent years were only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a market report from Daikoku Denki, a Japanese-based gaming manufacturing firm, pachinko's popularity continues to decline. Pachinko is...

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Pennsylvania Lottery Reports Record $1.3B Profit on $5.3B in Sales
August 3, 2021

Pennsylvania Lottery Reports Record $1.3B Profit on $5.3B in Sales

The Pennsylvania Lottery is fresh off its best year, as the state-managed agency reported a record $1.3 billion in profits.  For the fiscal year that ran July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania...

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Carson Wentz Surgery Throws Wrench in ‘Colts FanDuel Fan Pass’ Promo
August 2, 2021

Carson Wentz Surgery Throws Wrench in ‘Colts FanDuel Fan Pass’ Promo

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will miss the next five to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery today to repair his injured left foot.  The Colts bet big on Wentz. The NFL team acquired the 28-year-old...

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Las Vegas Marijuana Lounges Moving Forward, But Not Near Casinos
August 2, 2021

Las Vegas Marijuana Lounges Moving Forward, But Not Near Casinos

Las Vegas marijuana consumption lounges, places where recreational cannabis can be consumed, were legalized throughout Nevada earlier this year.  Nevada's 2016 recreational marijuana law allows anyone over the age of 21 to legally purchase cannabis....

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Caesars Sportsbook Debuts Colossal Ad Campaign, William Hill Phased Out
August 2, 2021

Caesars Sportsbook Debuts Colossal Ad Campaign, William Hill Phased Out

The Caesars Sportsbook has officially debuted in the United States, as Caesars Entertainment does away with the William Hill brand in favor of incorporating its own name into the online gaming space.  Caesars Entertainment closed...

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SJM Resorts Relocating VIP Baccarat Tables to Grand Lisboa Palace
August 2, 2021

SJM Resorts Relocating VIP Baccarat Tables to Grand Lisboa Palace

SJM Resorts plans to relocate 118 of its table games on the Macau peninsula to its newly opened Grand Lisboa Palace casino resort. Grand Lisboa Palace, SJM's long-awaited debut on the Cotai Strip, welcomed its...

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Macau Casino Recovery Continues, July Gaming Revenue Tops $1B
August 1, 2021

Macau Casino Recovery Continues, July Gaming Revenue Tops $1B

Macau casino revenue surpassed $1 billion in a month for the fifth time this year, further generating optimism in the Chinese enclave. July gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the Special Administrative Region's (SAR) six commercial...

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Las Vegas COVID-19 Impact Report Claims $34B Economic Destruction
July 31, 2021

Las Vegas COVID-19 Impact Report Claims $34B Economic Destruction

The Las Vegas COVID-19 impact on Southern Nevada's economy was bad. That comes as no surprise. But numbers recently compiled put into layman's terms just how devastating the health crisis has been on the nation's...

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Station Casinos Durango Project Revealed, Company Refocuses to Locals
July 30, 2021

Station Casinos Durango Project Revealed, Company Refocuses to Locals

Station Casinos and its parent organization Red Rock Resorts (RRR) are finally divulging long-awaited details on its potential resort on South Durango Avenue at the 215 Beltway.  Stephen Cootey, executive vice president and chief financial...

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