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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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MGM Springfield Casino Win Declines Six Percent, Massachusetts Gaming Industry Passes Milestone
December 17, 2019

MGM Springfield Casino Win Declines Six Percent, Massachusetts Gaming Industry Passes Milestone

MGM Springfield once again reported troubling gross gaming revenue (GGR) on its casino floor. The property disclosed that win declined more than six percent in November. The $960 million integrated casino resort, which opened in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Harrah’s Atlantic City Announces Another Major Renovation, Customer Reviews Say Much Needed
December 17, 2019

Harrah’s Atlantic City Announces Another Major Renovation, Customer Reviews Say Much Needed

Harrah's Atlantic City will spend another $24 million to renovate additional hotel rooms, something that, according to customer reviews, is long overdue. On Monday, parent company Caesars Entertainment announced it's renovating 416 rooms in the...

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Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Slot Revenue Increases for Second Consecutive Month
December 16, 2019

Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Slot Revenue Increases for Second Consecutive Month

Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun both reported their second consecutive month of gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth stemming from their slot machines, a positive sign for the tribal venues. Foxwoods slot machine win totaled...

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Oakland Raiders Booed Out of Town, Next Home Game Will Be in Las Vegas
December 16, 2019

Oakland Raiders Booed Out of Town, Next Home Game Will Be in Las Vegas

The Oakland Raiders have played their final game in the Bay Area, and the Silver & Black's swan song in California was drowned in boos. Through Week 11 of the NFL regular season, the Raiders...

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Osaka Casino Committee Formed to Select Operating Partner, Mayor Says 2025 Opening Unrealistic
December 16, 2019

Osaka Casino Committee Formed to Select Operating Partner, Mayor Says 2025 Opening Unrealistic

The Osaka prefecture and city have jointly formed a seven-person committee that will be responsible for selecting the region's private-sector integrated casino resort partner. Osaka is a leading candidate for one of Japan's three forthcoming...

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Texas Rangers World Series Odds Greatly Shorten After Landing Ace Corey Kluber From Cleveland Indians
December 16, 2019

Texas Rangers World Series Odds Greatly Shorten After Landing Ace Corey Kluber From Cleveland Indians

The odds on the Texas Rangers winning the franchise's first World Series have considerably shortened after the team traded for Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber. The Caesars sportsbook in Las Vegas cut the Rangers' championship...

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Survey: 54 Percent of English People Gambled Last Year, Millennials Betting Most
December 15, 2019

Survey: 54 Percent of English People Gambled Last Year, Millennials Betting Most

The English fancy a bet, a new report from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) revealing that 54 percent of all adults gambled at some point last year. The Health Survey for England 2018 concluded...

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The Hill Top Lobbyists List Recognizes AGA President Bill Miller, VP Chris Cylke
December 13, 2019

The Hill Top Lobbyists List Recognizes AGA President Bill Miller, VP Chris Cylke

The Hill has recognized American Gaming Association (AGA) President Bill Miller and Senior VP of Government Relations Chris Cylke as being two lobbyists who are on top of their games. The media outlet focuses on...

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Live! Casino Group Partners With FanDuel for Sports Betting Operations
December 13, 2019

Live! Casino Group Partners With FanDuel for Sports Betting Operations

The parent company of the Live! Casino group is partnering with FanDuel to bring sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) to its gaming and entertainment properties across the country. The Cordish Companies, a commercial...

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US Gains Momentum in Thrilling Presidents Cup, But Internationals Lead Heading Into Marathon Saturday
December 13, 2019

US Gains Momentum in Thrilling Presidents Cup, But Internationals Lead Heading Into Marathon Saturday

The 2019 Presidents Cup is behaving like a Ryder Cup: thrilling fist punches, dramatic late-match swings, and a bit of back-and-forth taunting between players and crowds. It's everything golf fans wanted, but few expected. With...

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