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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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VSiN Betting on iHeartRadio for Larger Audience, Increased Ad Revenue
December 31, 2020

VSiN Betting on iHeartRadio for Larger Audience, Increased Ad Revenue

VSiN, the Vegas Stats & Information Network, is taking its distribution to iHeartRadio in hopes of growing its audience, and subsequent advertising revenue. As of January 1, 2021, the sports betting network will stream its...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Police on High Alert for New Year’s Eve Despite Smaller Crowds
December 30, 2020

Las Vegas Police on High Alert for New Year’s Eve Despite Smaller Crowds

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) says that while New Year's Eve festivities are greatly toned down in Southern Nevada this year, its police presence will be as active as ever. Law enforcement gathered...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Worth Estimated $764M, Highest During Pandemic
December 30, 2020

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Worth Estimated $764M, Highest During Pandemic

Powerball and Mega Millions are getting back to what they do best: generate headlines with their eye-catching massive jackpots. The Powerball jackpot for tonight's 10:59 pm ET drawing is an estimated $363 million. That's the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alleged $1.8B Cross-Border Gambling Scheme in Macau Infiltrated, 30 People Detained
December 30, 2020

Alleged $1.8B Cross-Border Gambling Scheme in Macau Infiltrated, 30 People Detained

Police in Macau say they, along with assistance from mainland authorities, have successfully infiltrated an alleged cross-border gambling scheme that moved CNY11.62 billion (USD$1.8 billion) into the enclave undetected. Macau's Judiciary Police announced this week...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Reuters: Online Gaming Attractive for State Governments in Need of Tax Revenue
December 30, 2020

Reuters: Online Gaming Attractive for State Governments in Need of Tax Revenue

States that have legal online gaming and mobile sports betting have reaped the financial tax benefits of such internet gambling during COVID-19. The pandemic could entice new states to authorize online betting platforms. In Reuters'...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pechanga Resort Casino Closing to Public on New Year’s Eve, Only Rewards Members Welcomed
December 29, 2020

Pechanga Resort Casino Closing to Public on New Year’s Eve, Only Rewards Members Welcomed

The Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, will close to the general public on New Year's Eve at 12 noon local time. The tribal casino owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Casino Authority Approves Tax Credits for Showboat Atlantic City Water Park
December 29, 2020

New Jersey Casino Authority Approves Tax Credits for Showboat Atlantic City Water Park

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has signed off on designating a $100 million indoor water park proposal at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City as an entertainment retail district. The distinction is...

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Las Vegas Strip Struggles Continue in November, Things Better Downtown
December 29, 2020

Las Vegas Strip Struggles Continue in November, Things Better Downtown

The Las Vegas Strip continues to drag down Nevada's gaming industry -- the richest in the country -- amid a steep downturn in visitors and ongoing COVID-19 regulations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports gross...

Written by Devin O'Connor
China to Levy Prison Sentences on Those Who Organize Gambling Trips
December 29, 2020

China to Levy Prison Sentences on Those Who Organize Gambling Trips

China has officially amended its Criminal Law to allow courts to issue prison sentences on people who are found guilty of organizing trips abroad with the intent to gamble. The National People's Congress approved a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Overhauls Deposit Rules for Gamblers, as Crown Sydney Opens
December 28, 2020

Crown Resorts Overhauls Deposit Rules for Gamblers, as Crown Sydney Opens

Crown Resorts is amending how its whales make deposits to gamble, the latest effort by the Australian casino group to improve its poor reputation in preventing money laundering. Effective immediately, patrons will no longer be...

Written by Devin O'Connor