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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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Meadowlands Racetrack to Bring Iconic SuperBook Brand to New Jersey
April 1, 2021

Meadowlands Racetrack to Bring Iconic SuperBook Brand to New Jersey

The Meadowlands Racetrack says its final online sports betting skin is likely to go to the SuperBook, the iconic sportsbook brand of the Westgate Las Vegas. Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural holds the rights to three...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Record Second Consecutive Revenue Gain, Gaming Win Totals $1.04B
April 1, 2021

Macau Casinos Record Second Consecutive Revenue Gain, Gaming Win Totals $1.04B

The Macau gaming industry, the world's richest, posted its second consecutive monthly revenue gain in March. Casinos won MOP8.31 billion (US$1.04 billion), a 58 percent year-over-year increase. March 2020 was a favorable comparison. Travel to...

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MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment Offering Vaccines for Their Las Vegas Casino Workers
March 31, 2021

MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment Offering Vaccines for Their Las Vegas Casino Workers

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, the two largest employers on the Las Vegas Strip, are offering their workers COVID-19 vaccines. Nevada expanded the eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine earlier this month to include all workers...

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Massachusetts Safety Report Finds Little Linkage Between Casinos and Elevated Crime
March 31, 2021

Massachusetts Safety Report Finds Little Linkage Between Casinos and Elevated Crime

A new public safety report submitted to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) finds little correlation between the state's two integrated resort casinos and increased crime.  Christopher Bruce, a crime analysis consultant to the MGC, says...

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Kentucky Lottery Games Arrive in Grocery Store Checkout Lanes
March 31, 2021

Kentucky Lottery Games Arrive in Grocery Store Checkout Lanes

Grocery shoppers in Kentucky can now grab a soda, pick up their favorite tabloid, and even purchase a lottery ticket all while in the checkout lane.  This week, Scientific Games announced the launch of its...

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Penn & Teller Announce Show Protocols for Rio Las Vegas Return
March 30, 2021

Penn & Teller Announce Show Protocols for Rio Las Vegas Return

Penn & Teller, the longest-running magician mainstays on the Las Vegas Strip, are returning to their Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino stage next month. After more than a year dark because of COVID-19, the magic...

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine
March 30, 2021

Atlantic City Casino Workers Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine

Atlantic City casino workers, regardless of age and underlying conditions, all became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this week on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's (D) directive. The town's gaming union hopes to have all...

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Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Headed to Gov. Mark Gordon, Fall Launch Targeted
March 29, 2021

Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Headed to Gov. Mark Gordon, Fall Launch Targeted

Wyoming is inching closer towards joining the 25 states, plus DC, that have moved to legalize sports betting.  Today, the Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 133 by a vote of 24-5-1. The upper chamber made...

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Manila Casinos Shutter Operations Again, as Philippines President Orders Quarantine
March 29, 2021

Manila Casinos Shutter Operations Again, as Philippines President Orders Quarantine

The four integrated casino resorts in Manila have once again gone dark on orders from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte issued an Enhanced Community Quarantine for metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal that runs...

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MSG Sphere Developer to Acquire Sister Company’s Sports Networks
March 29, 2021

MSG Sphere Developer to Acquire Sister Company’s Sports Networks

The company building the MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas is acquiring its sister organization.  The Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) was formed last year through several corporate reshufflings by the...

Written by Devin O'Connor