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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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Anti-Smoking Advocates Write President Biden Regarding Dangers of Casino Smoke
January 28, 2021

Anti-Smoking Advocates Write President Biden Regarding Dangers of Casino Smoke

An anti-smoking policy group wrote President Joe Biden recently to warn him of the dangers associated with casinos continuing to allow gamblers to smoke indoors amid a pandemic. The Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) told...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pope County Casino Project in Arkansas Moving Forward, But So Will Legal Challenges
January 28, 2021

Pope County Casino Project in Arkansas Moving Forward, But So Will Legal Challenges

In Arkansas, three land-based commercial casinos are up and running. But the fourth gaming permit, earmarked for Pope County, remains in legal limbo. In 2018, Arkansas voters signed off on a ballot referendum to legalize...

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Mohegan Gaming Announces Japan Integrated Resort Bid in Nagasaki
January 28, 2021

Mohegan Gaming Announces Japan Integrated Resort Bid in Nagasaki

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has revealed its intentions to bid for an integrated resort casino license in Nagasaki, Japan. The casino group owned by the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut is partnering with Oshidori International...

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Las Vegas Strip Finishes Bad Year with Bad December, Casino Win Halved
January 28, 2021

Las Vegas Strip Finishes Bad Year with Bad December, Casino Win Halved

The Las Vegas Strip is the main artery of the US gaming industry's heartbeat. But in 2020, it was nearly on life alert. The main drag capped off the most difficult year with yet another...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Legal Sports Betting States Shun Nevada’s Lead on Super Bowl Novelties
January 27, 2021

Legal Sports Betting States Shun Nevada’s Lead on Super Bowl Novelties

Legal sports betting is today operational in 20 states, plus DC. And while many of those states crafted their regulatory sports betting laws based off Nevada, some have called an audible when it comes to...

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Macau Professor Believes China Might Force US Casino Operators Out Due to Trump Ties
January 27, 2021

Macau Professor Believes China Might Force US Casino Operators Out Due to Trump Ties

A professor in Macau believes US casino operators might be wearing out their welcome in the world's richest gambling market. Speaking at an event hosted by the France Macau Chamber of Commerce this week in...

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Philippines Offshore Gaming Tax Revenue Increases Despite Fewer Operators
January 27, 2021

Philippines Offshore Gaming Tax Revenue Increases Despite Fewer Operators

Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) paid the government more taxes in 2020 than they did in each of the previous two years. The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue revealed today that it received PHP7.18 billion...

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Foxwoods Owner Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to Operate Historic San Juan Casino
January 26, 2021

Foxwoods Owner Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to Operate Historic San Juan Casino

The owner of the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut will spend $12.5 million to renovate a famed gaming space in Puerto Rico. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns Foxwoods, announced today that it's investing...

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New Hampshire Sports Betting Bill Seeks Expanded Market, More Sportsbooks
January 26, 2021

New Hampshire Sports Betting Bill Seeks Expanded Market, More Sportsbooks

Recently introduced legislation in New Hampshire seeks to amend the state's regulations on sports betting to further grow the budding market. New Hampshire became the 14th state to launch legal sports betting in December of...

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Massachusetts Casinos Reopen 24/7, Rhode Island Casino Execs Plead for Relief
January 26, 2021

Massachusetts Casinos Reopen 24/7, Rhode Island Casino Execs Plead for Relief

The three casinos in Massachusetts -- Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park -- will return to around-the-clock operations this week. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's (R) nightly curfew on nonessential businesses expired on Monday,...

Written by Devin O'Connor