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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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Assault and Mayhem, Las Vegas Crime Spikes as Casinos, Resorts Reopen
August 18, 2020

Assault and Mayhem, Las Vegas Crime Spikes as Casinos, Resorts Reopen

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) has responded to numerous violent crimes being committed throughout Southern Nevada since the region's casino began reopening in early June. Shootings, stabbings, assault, robberies -- it's been a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hengqin Port Checkpoint Opens, Integrates Macau with Special Economic Zone
August 18, 2020

Hengqin Port Checkpoint Opens, Integrates Macau with Special Economic Zone

The Hengqin Port border checkpoint across the Lotus Bridge from Macau's Cotai is officially open for public use. The border-crossing facility is part of a collaborative effort between the two regions to integrate their economies....

Written by Devin O'Connor
It’s Christmas in July for Pennsylvania Casinos, But Not for Workers
August 18, 2020

It’s Christmas in July for Pennsylvania Casinos, But Not for Workers

The Pennsylvania gaming industry posted a year-over-year revenue increase in July, the surprising uptick largely the result of a surge in online casino play. The first online casino in the Keystone State went live in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
UK National Lottery Raising Minimum Playing Age to 18, Operator Fine with Change
August 17, 2020

UK National Lottery Raising Minimum Playing Age to 18, Operator Fine with Change

The National Lottery in the United Kingdom will change its minimum playing age from 16 to 18. The regulatory adjustment is part of a national effort to curb problem gambling. In July, a group of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Set to Open Late 2020, Venue is 30 Miles from Steel City
August 17, 2020

Live! Casino Pittsburgh Set to Open Late 2020, Venue is 30 Miles from Steel City

Live! Casino Pittsburgh is tracking to become the first satellite casino to open in Pennsylvania. The Cordish Companies, the developer and owner of the "mini casino" project in Westmoreland County, some 30 miles east of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
600/1 Longshot Wins PGA Tour Event, FedExCup Playoffs Tee Off Next
August 17, 2020

600/1 Longshot Wins PGA Tour Event, FedExCup Playoffs Tee Off Next

Each week on the PGA Tour, a rush of betting money comes in on the game's top players: Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson. But the stars were outplayed Sunday by...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Puerto Rico Inches Closer to Sports Betting, DFS, and Esports Launch
August 16, 2020

Puerto Rico Inches Closer to Sports Betting, DFS, and Esports Launch

Puerto Rico is moving closer to getting sports betting, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and esports operations in the United States territory. People in Puerto Rico will soon be able to bet on their favorite sports...

Written by Devin O'Connor
First Japan-Led Integrated Resort Consortium Revealed, French Casino Operator Partnered
August 14, 2020

First Japan-Led Integrated Resort Consortium Revealed, French Casino Operator Partnered

The first Japan-led integrated resort (IR) consortium was announced today, as Tokyo-based Pixel Companyz has brought in French casino operator Partouche Group to make a bid on one of the three forthcoming commercial gaming licenses....

Written by Devin O'Connor
US Commercial Casino Revenue Down 79 Percent in Q2, But Industry Leaders Confident in Recovery
August 14, 2020

US Commercial Casino Revenue Down 79 Percent in Q2, But Industry Leaders Confident in Recovery

US commercial casino revenue dropped nearly 79 percent in the second quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19 shuttering gaming floors. But industry leaders believe a strong recovery is already underway. The American Gaming Association (AGA),...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Paragon Gaming Founder Sells Nevada Estate for Record Price
August 13, 2020

Paragon Gaming Founder Sells Nevada Estate for Record Price

Paragon Gaming co-founder Diana Bennett has sold her Henderson, Nev. estate for a record $11.25 million, the highest price ever paid for a residential home in the city that neighbors Las Vegas. Originally listed for...

Written by Devin O'Connor