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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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Macau Casinos No Longer Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Entry
March 2, 2021

Macau Casinos No Longer Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Entry

Macau casinos are desperately seeking to return to the regulatory environment they operated in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the world's richest gaming market received much-welcomed news regarding entry procedures. Effective tomorrow, March...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Casino Execs Optimistic for Convention Business Recovery
March 2, 2021

Las Vegas Casino Execs Optimistic for Convention Business Recovery

Las Vegas hasn't held a major convention in roughly a year. But casino executives are hopeful that will change in the coming months. They're also confident that Southern Nevada will remain a premiere destination for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Timed To NCAA Basketball Tourney
March 1, 2021

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Timed To NCAA Basketball Tourney

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) designates March as its Problem Gambling Awareness Month. But unlike other annual observances, March is no celebration. Instead, it is a warning to those who are at risk...

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Wilton Rancheria Resort Casino Near Sacramento Targets 2022 Debut, $500M Secured
March 1, 2021

Wilton Rancheria Resort Casino Near Sacramento Targets 2022 Debut, $500M Secured

The proposed $500 million Wilton Rancheria Resort and Casino in Elk Grove, Ca., is a major step closer to reality. The half billion-dollar project is being codeveloped by the Wilton Rancheria tribe and Boyd Gaming....

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Macau Casino Win Down Nine Percent, But More Favorable Comparisons Coming
March 1, 2021

Macau Casino Win Down Nine Percent, But More Favorable Comparisons Coming

Macau casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP7.31 billion (US$914.8 million) in February, an 8.9 percent reduction from January. February is a difficult month-over-month comparable since it only has 28 days, while January has...

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Skill Gaming Struggles Continue, Manufacturer Synergy Blue Cuts Staff
February 26, 2021

Skill Gaming Struggles Continue, Manufacturer Synergy Blue Cuts Staff

Skill gaming machines were once all the buzz in the US gaming industry. But the innovative gambling devices never caught on. Synergy Blue, a Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer that is owned by the Augustine Band...

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Pennsylvania Casino Raid Results in Criminal Charges, Two Suspects Remain at Large
February 26, 2021

Pennsylvania Casino Raid Results in Criminal Charges, Two Suspects Remain at Large

An unlicensed casino in Pennsylvania raided last August has resulted in criminal charges against the operators. David Scott Hutchinson, 50, of Johns Creek, Ga., and Nahyun Hutchinson, 49, of Exeter Township, Pa., have each been...

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Caesars Stock Soars on Full-Year 2020 Earnings, CEO Reeg Full of Optimism
February 26, 2021

Caesars Stock Soars on Full-Year 2020 Earnings, CEO Reeg Full of Optimism

Shares of Caesars Entertainment are up significantly today to close out the week following the company's better-than-expected earnings report. Caesars reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion, up 153 percent from the company's 2019 Q4. The...

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Wampanoag Tribe Must Work with Massachusetts Locals for Martha’s Vineyard Gambling
February 26, 2021

Wampanoag Tribe Must Work with Massachusetts Locals for Martha’s Vineyard Gambling

A federal court has ruled that a Massachusetts tribe must work with local authorities on Martha's Vineyard in building its gambling hall. The US First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the Wampanoag Tribe...

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Park Lane Club Casino Lawsuit Dismissed, High Roller Cannot Collect Alleged Incentives
February 26, 2021

Park Lane Club Casino Lawsuit Dismissed, High Roller Cannot Collect Alleged Incentives

A lawsuit filed against London's Park Lane Club by a high roller who claimed he was owed incentives has been dismissed. Located in the swanky Mayfair district amid London's five-star hotels, the private Park Lane...

Written by Devin O'Connor