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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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Sega Sammy Reduces Workforce, Focuses on Japan Integrated Resort Casino
January 18, 2021

Sega Sammy Reduces Workforce, Focuses on Japan Integrated Resort Casino

Sega Sammy, an amusements company invested in arcade and video games, as well as pachinko machines, is reducing its workforce. The Japanese publicly traded company confirmed that 729 employees have voluntarily agreed to depart the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park 2020 Gaming Revenue Nearly Half of 2019 Win
January 18, 2021

MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park 2020 Gaming Revenue Nearly Half of 2019 Win

MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park saw their gross gaming revenues (GGR) nearly halved in 2020 compared with their 2019 numbers. Massachusetts is home to three casinos -- Encore Boston Harbor being the third. Total GGR...

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New Jersey Online Gaming Operators That Try and Prevent Player Withdrawals to Face Penalties
January 16, 2021

New Jersey Online Gaming Operators That Try and Prevent Player Withdrawals to Face Penalties

Some online gaming operators in New Jersey have engaged in the practice of trying to prevent players from withdrawing their funds. The state's top gaming regulator says such marketing schemes must stop. In an advisory...

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Washington State Turns to Sports Betting for New Tax Revenue
January 15, 2021

Washington State Turns to Sports Betting for New Tax Revenue

A bill in Washington has been introduced to expand sports betting. It seeks to expand sports betting to racetracks and card rooms. Washington legalized sports betting for its federally recognized tribes in March of 2020. The...

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Hard Rock International Acquires London Casino License From Former Ritz Club
January 15, 2021

Hard Rock International Acquires London Casino License From Former Ritz Club

Hard Rock International has its eyes set on London, the company's birthplace, for its next casino. Hard Rock announced today that it has acquired the gaming license of the former Ritz Club casino. The basement...

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Encore Las Vegas to Serve as State COVID-19 Vaccination Facility
January 14, 2021

Encore Las Vegas to Serve as State COVID-19 Vaccination Facility

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas will soon become a state-operated COVID-19 vaccination facility. Starting Monday, January 18, the University Medical Center (UMC) will begin vaccinating Nevada residents who are eligible for the treatment under the...

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Macau Police: 85 Percent Fewer Visitors Arrived in Enclave Last Year
January 14, 2021

Macau Police: 85 Percent Fewer Visitors Arrived in Enclave Last Year

The Macau Public Security Police says the number of visitors who ventured into the Special Administrative Region (SAR) last year fell roughly 85 percent compared with 2019. The law enforcement agency responsible for monitoring the...

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Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81, Siegfried & Roy Changed Strip Entertainment
January 14, 2021

Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81, Siegfried & Roy Changed Strip Entertainment

Siegfried Fischbacher, who entertained millions in Las Vegas performing as Siegfried & Roy, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. Siegfried is the second Las Vegas titan to die this week. Though...

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Macau Pays Respects to Sheldon Adelson, But His Death Could Impact Sands China
January 13, 2021

Macau Pays Respects to Sheldon Adelson, But His Death Could Impact Sands China

The Macau government is weighing in on the death of casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson at the age of 87. The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China expressed condolences to Adelson, who forever changed the...

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New Jersey Gross Gaming Revenue Totals $2.88B in 2020, Atlantic City Casinos Struggle
January 13, 2021

New Jersey Gross Gaming Revenue Totals $2.88B in 2020, Atlantic City Casinos Struggle

New Jersey gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled more than $2.88 billion in 2020. That represents a year-over-year decline of nearly 17 percent. The gaming revenue number is the culmination of operations from brick-and-mortar casinos, land-based...

Written by Devin O'Connor