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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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Las Vegas Ready for Increase in Holiday Travel Now Through New Year’s Holiday
December 22, 2019

Las Vegas Ready for Increase in Holiday Travel Now Through New Year’s Holiday

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says the city will be packed with out-of-towners now through the New Year's holiday. Christmas is this week, and the tourism group says 260,000 visitors will arrive...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Busted: Illegal Gambling Rings Uncovered in NYC, Ohio, Canada
December 20, 2019

Busted: Illegal Gambling Rings Uncovered in NYC, Ohio, Canada

It wasn't a good week to be involved with an illegal gambling ring, as law enforcement agencies in New York City, Ohio, and Canada all seized alleged underground gambling networks in three unrelated cases. In...

Written by Devin O'Connor
China President Xi Jinping Praises Macau During 20th Anniversary, Criticizes Hong Kong
December 20, 2019

China President Xi Jinping Praises Macau During 20th Anniversary, Criticizes Hong Kong

China President Xi Jinping praised Macau for its economic prosperity and sovereign stability during the region's 20th anniversary of being returned from Portugal to the People's Republic. On December 20, 1999, Portugal handed Macau back...

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Michigan Becomes 20th State to Pass Sports Betting Regulations
December 20, 2019

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Pass Sports Betting Regulations

With Governor Gretchen Whitmer's (D) signature, Michigan becomes the 20th state in the US to pass laws to govern sports betting. Whitmer signed House Bill 4916 – the Lawful Sports Betting Act – which grants...

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Moves Forward With Third Full-Scale Commercial Casino Consideration
December 20, 2019

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Moves Forward With Third Full-Scale Commercial Casino Consideration

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) isn't ready to fold on the final full-scale commercial casino license it could potentially issue for the southeastern part of the state. During Thursday's meeting, commissioners directed its staff to...

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Macau Gaming Industry Responsible for 86 Percent of Enclave Government Tax Revenue
December 19, 2019

Macau Gaming Industry Responsible for 86 Percent of Enclave Government Tax Revenue

The Macau gaming industry has delivered the local government MOP104.04 billion ($12.97 billion) this year through November, accounting for 86 percent of all tax revenue collected by the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Statistics released this...

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Former Twin River Casino Executive Named in Rhode Island Grand Jury Indictment
December 19, 2019

Former Twin River Casino Executive Named in Rhode Island Grand Jury Indictment

A former Twin River Casino executive has been named in a Rhode Island grand jury indictment for his alleged involvement in a kickback scheme with a casino vendor. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha (D)...

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IMPEACHED: President Donald Trump Charged With High Crimes by US House
December 18, 2019

IMPEACHED: President Donald Trump Charged With High Crimes by US House

President Donald Trump is just the third president in United States history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The chamber voted to formally charge the 45th commander-in-chief with two crimes warranting his removal...

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Hollywood Casino York Approved, Slot Machines, Table Games, and Sportsbook Coming to Pennsylvania Mall
December 18, 2019

Hollywood Casino York Approved, Slot Machines, Table Games, and Sportsbook Coming to Pennsylvania Mall

Hollywood Casino York, Penn National's $120 million satellite gaming venue at the York Galleria Mall, has been approved by state regulators. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) heard a final presentation from Penn...

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Macau Casino Revenue in December Pacing for Worst Month in 2019
December 18, 2019

Macau Casino Revenue in December Pacing for Worst Month in 2019

Macau casino revenue through the first half of December is dragging behind what was already rather weak projections from gaming industry analysts. JP Morgan reports that through 15 days in December, gross gaming revenue (GGR)...

Written by Devin O'Connor