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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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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...

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Las Vegas Stumbles to Begin 2021, January Casino Win Down Nearly 44 Percent
February 25, 2021

Las Vegas Stumbles to Begin 2021, January Casino Win Down Nearly 44 Percent

It might be a new year, but for Las Vegas casinos, the same old problems they endured in 2020 remain. The most critical market in the US casino industry kicked off 2021 in a troublesome...

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Atlantic City Amid Housing Boom, as Region’s Gaming Industry Struggles
February 24, 2021

Atlantic City Amid Housing Boom, as Region’s Gaming Industry Struggles

The original version of the Monopoly board game is based on Atlantic City. And there has been plenty of buying and selling of properties recently in the New Jersey town. The nine casinos in Atlantic...

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Poll: New York Residents Support Casino Expansion at Empire City, Resorts World
February 24, 2021

Poll: New York Residents Support Casino Expansion at Empire City, Resorts World

A majority of registered voters in New York, a new poll finds, support casino expansion in the wake of COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has only further damaged New York's budget woes. The state budget deficit...

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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inks Deal for New York Internet Casino Market Access
February 24, 2021

Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inks Deal for New York Internet Casino Market Access

Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has struck a deal with Tioga Downs Casino Resort in New York. The partnership gives GNOG market access to operate an online casino should the state one day move to...

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High Street Betting Shops to Reopen April 12, as PM Johnson Unveils Economic Restart
February 23, 2021

High Street Betting Shops to Reopen April 12, as PM Johnson Unveils Economic Restart

English betting shops have been closed since January 5, but there is hope on the horizon for the high street businesses. Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week unveiled his "roadmap to reopen the country." The...

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