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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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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....

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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Jailed Illinois Man Files $10M Lawsuit Against Harrah’s Joliet for 2018 Casino Attack
January 20, 2021

Jailed Illinois Man Files $10M Lawsuit Against Harrah’s Joliet for 2018 Casino Attack

A man in Illinois who has been in jail since March of 2018 has filed a $10 million "pro se civil" lawsuit against Harrah's Joliet Casino. He's also seeking an apology. Police arrested Darryl Allen,...

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Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Becomes COVID-19 Vaccination Site
January 20, 2021

Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Becomes COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Live! Casino Hotel Maryland in Anne Arundel County has begun vaccinating eligible residents in the resort's events center. The Hanover casino property offered up its 75,000-square-foot convention space to the Anne Arundel County Department of...

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Pennsylvania Online Casinos Account for 21 Percent of 2020 State Gaming Revenue
January 19, 2021

Pennsylvania Online Casinos Account for 21 Percent of 2020 State Gaming Revenue

Sports betting gets all the headlines, but online casinos are where the money's at. Pennsylvania's gaming industry is the nation's third-largest in terms of revenue. It trails only Nevada and New Jersey. The Keystone State's...

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COVID-19 Restrictions on Atlantic City Casinos Extended Another 30 Days
January 19, 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions on Atlantic City Casinos Extended Another 30 Days

Atlantic City casinos will continue operating under strict capacity limits and numerous health safeguards for at least another 30 days. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) today extended his public health emergency for an 11th...

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Yokohama Mayoral Candidate Masataka Ota to Run on Anti-Casino Platform
January 19, 2021

Yokohama Mayoral Candidate Masataka Ota to Run on Anti-Casino Platform

Yokohama mayoral candidate Masataka Ota says he will challenge incumbent Mayor Fumiko Hayashi this summer. The longtime City Council member plans to woo over voters by running an opposition campaign to a potential integrated resort...

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Odds Strong Virginia Skill Games Legal for at Least Another Year
January 19, 2021

Odds Strong Virginia Skill Games Legal for at Least Another Year

Virginia legalized and taxed skill gaming machines during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. There's widespread support to extend their legality in the Commonwealth. The Virginia General Assembly and Gov. Ralph Northam (D)...

Written by Devin O'Connor