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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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Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection
November 28, 2019

Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection

The operator of Powerball says it won't reveal the financial details of the settlement it reached with a winner who claimed he was owed millions of dollars in damages. Earlier this week, the Multi-State Lottery...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs
November 28, 2019

New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs

New Jersey drug court graduates are a major step closer to entering the candidate pool for Atlantic City casino job openings. Assembly Bill 5817 – introduced by Democratic Assemblymen Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato, both...

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William Hill Serves Thanksgiving Football Odds Tutorial, Betting Depends on Who’s Sober, Hungover
November 28, 2019

William Hill Serves Thanksgiving Football Odds Tutorial, Betting Depends on Who’s Sober, Hungover

A backyard Thanksgiving football game is a cherished pastime for many Americans on Turkey Day, and this year one bookmaker is showing families how they can set odds to up the ante of the outcome....

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The 13 Macau Loses $65M Over Last Six Months, Blames Casino Struggles
November 27, 2019

The 13 Macau Loses $65M Over Last Six Months, Blames Casino Struggles

The 13 Macau south of the Cotai Strip in Coloane has cost its parent company nearly $65 million in operating expenses for the non-gaming resort over the last six months. South Shore Holdings Limited blamed...

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Macau Gaming Crimes Surge 20 Percent, Officials Credit Better Law Enforcement for Statistical Rise
November 27, 2019

Macau Gaming Crimes Surge 20 Percent, Officials Credit Better Law Enforcement for Statistical Rise

Macau gaming-related crimes are up 19.5 percent January through September 2019. But officials in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) say that's only due to better law enforcement operations. Macau Security Secretary Wong Sio Chak...

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Rumor Mill: Wynn Resorts Being Pressured to Change Name, as Legal Battles Continue
November 26, 2019

Rumor Mill: Wynn Resorts Being Pressured to Change Name, as Legal Battles Continue

Steve Wynn, the founder and former CEO of Wynn Resorts, remains engulfed in legal challenges stemming from his alleged sexual misconduct. Now, new rumors suggest the casino operator could soon do away with its namesake...

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Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Declines 9.25 Percent in October, Reduced Hold Blamed
November 26, 2019

Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Declines 9.25 Percent in October, Reduced Hold Blamed

Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip saw their gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline 9.25 percent last month, with poor hold and a lethargic convention calendar blamed for the win fall. Strip casinos won $538.5 million,...

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Baltimore Ravens New Super Bowl Favorites, QB Lamar Jackson MVP Frontrunner
November 26, 2019

Baltimore Ravens New Super Bowl Favorites, QB Lamar Jackson MVP Frontrunner

The Baltimore Ravens are burning oddsmakers in Las Vegas and across the country, and that's prompted one sportsbook to make the team the new favorite for Super Bowl 54. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas...

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Atlantic City Casino Profits Increase in Third Quarter Due to Hard Rock, Ocean
November 26, 2019

Atlantic City Casino Profits Increase in Third Quarter Due to Hard Rock, Ocean

Atlantic City casino profits for the nine gaming properties turned positive in the third quarter of 2019, thanks predominantly due to reduced marketing expenses incurred at Hard Rock and Ocean Casino Resort. Statistics supplied by...

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Gaming Industry Experts Predict Further Sportsbook Consolidation Following William Hill and CG Deal
November 25, 2019

Gaming Industry Experts Predict Further Sportsbook Consolidation Following William Hill and CG Deal

Experts in the gaming industry say the recent deal from William Hill to acquire the sports betting assets of CG Technology is just the first of several expected consolidations. Last week, William Hill reached an...

Written by Devin O'Connor