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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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New Hampshire Sports Betting Bill Seeks Expanded Market, More Sportsbooks
January 26, 2021

New Hampshire Sports Betting Bill Seeks Expanded Market, More Sportsbooks

Recently introduced legislation in New Hampshire seeks to amend the state's regulations on sports betting to further grow the budding market. New Hampshire became the 14th state to launch legal sports betting in December of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Casinos Reopen 24/7, Rhode Island Casino Execs Plead for Relief
January 26, 2021

Massachusetts Casinos Reopen 24/7, Rhode Island Casino Execs Plead for Relief

The three casinos in Massachusetts -- Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park -- will return to around-the-clock operations this week. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's (R) nightly curfew on nonessential businesses expired on Monday,...

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COVID-19 Increase on Mainland Hurts Macau Gaming, Cancels Chinese New Year Bookings
January 26, 2021

COVID-19 Increase on Mainland Hurts Macau Gaming, Cancels Chinese New Year Bookings

A surge in COVID-19 cases on the mainland has hurt gaming revenue in Macau, just as the world's richest gaming enclave was starting to see recovery. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reported yesterday that daily...

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Maryland High Schools Could Soon Be Required to Teach Classes on Gambling
January 25, 2021

Maryland High Schools Could Soon Be Required to Teach Classes on Gambling

Legislation in Maryland has been introduced that would require all public high schools in the state to educate students on the potential harms of gambling. State Senator Bryan Simonaire (R-Anne Arundel) introduced the bill earlier...

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Survey Says Americans Miss Conventions, Spark of Good News for Las Vegas
January 25, 2021

Survey Says Americans Miss Conventions, Spark of Good News for Las Vegas

Conventions remain on hold in the US because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a recent survey finds many Americans miss in-person business events. That's good news for Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

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Steve Wynn Lists Beverly Hills Mansion for $110M, as Billionaire Selloff Continues
January 23, 2021

Steve Wynn Lists Beverly Hills Mansion for $110M, as Billionaire Selloff Continues

Steve Wynn has listed his sprawling Beverly Hills estate for $110 million. It's the second mansion the billionaire has now on the market. Wynn purchased the home located in the 1200 block of Benedict Canyon...

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Yokohama Publishes IR Timeline, Casino Winner to Be Selected This Summer
January 22, 2021

Yokohama Publishes IR Timeline, Casino Winner to Be Selected This Summer

Yokohama is officially making a run for one of Japan's three commercial casino licenses. The city yesterday published its request-for-proposal (RFP) timeline. Casino groups can submit their proposals to the city government beginning February 5....

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Massachusetts Curfews to End, Casinos Will Soon Resume 24/7 Operations
January 22, 2021

Massachusetts Curfews to End, Casinos Will Soon Resume 24/7 Operations

The three casinos in Massachusetts will be able to resume operations around the clock on Monday, Jan. 25. The curfew began in early Nov. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is lifting the 9:30 pm curfew...

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Massachusetts Tribal Casino Odds Improve Under President Biden Administration
January 21, 2021

Massachusetts Tribal Casino Odds Improve Under President Biden Administration

A long-delayed tribal casino project in Massachusetts might have better odds of coming to realization under President Joe Biden's administration. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has been fighting for years for legal rights to build a...

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Maryland Powerball Ticket Wins $731M Jackpot, Winner Might Never Be Known
January 21, 2021

Maryland Powerball Ticket Wins $731M Jackpot, Winner Might Never Be Known

A lucky Powerball player in Maryland is $731.1 million richer after winning last night's draw. But thanks to Maryland law, the winner can choose to stay anonymous. The winning numbers were 40-53-60-68-69, and the Powerball...

Written by Devin O'Connor