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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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NFL Underdogs Win Big in Week Four, Deliver Bettors Substantial Loss
September 30, 2019

NFL Underdogs Win Big in Week Four, Deliver Bettors Substantial Loss

Week four of the NFL season was a big win for casinos and sportsbooks, as underdogs prevailed in a healthy majority of the games – typically a recipe for disaster in terms of the betting...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Neighbor Zhuhai Hopes to Entice Casino Operators Across Bridge With MICE
September 27, 2019

Macau Neighbor Zhuhai Hopes to Entice Casino Operators Across Bridge With MICE

Macau neighbor Zhuhai is preparing to auction off a 226,000-square-meter (55.8 acres) plot of land that it hopes will entice the multibillion-dollar casino giants to cross the bridge and invest in new hotels and convention...

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Las Vegas Gaming Revenue and Tourism Numbers Indicate Strong Economy
September 27, 2019

Las Vegas Gaming Revenue and Tourism Numbers Indicate Strong Economy

Las Vegas is alive and well, as key data points reveal a robust economy in Southern Nevada. The August gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers were released Friday, and showed that Las Vegas Strip casinos won...

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Las Vegas Resort Fees: Federal Bill Would Require Advertised Rates to Include All Charges, Except Taxes
September 26, 2019

Las Vegas Resort Fees: Federal Bill Would Require Advertised Rates to Include All Charges, Except Taxes

Las Vegas resort fees – those hidden charges tacked on to advertised room rates at the end of the booking process – are the subject of federal legislation that seeks to ban such deceptive pricing....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arkansas Casino Bids for Russellville Pope County Begin, But Legal Questions Remain
September 26, 2019

Arkansas Casino Bids for Russellville Pope County Begin, But Legal Questions Remain

The bidding for the Arkansas casino license reserved for Pope County is moving forward in Russellville, as the city announced it's accepting development proposals until next Wednesday at noon, October 2. Arkansas voters passed Issue...

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Three Japan Casino Licenses Available, Eight Areas Interested in Hosting Integrated Resort
September 26, 2019

Three Japan Casino Licenses Available, Eight Areas Interested in Hosting Integrated Resort

There will soon be three Japan casino licenses up for grabs, and a recent government survey found that at least eight areas, and as many as 11, are interested in welcoming one of the multibillion-dollar...

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North Dakota Charitable Gaming Approaching $1B Market, But Not Everyone is Happy
September 25, 2019

North Dakota Charitable Gaming Approaching $1B Market, But Not Everyone is Happy

Charitable gaming is becoming big business in North Dakota, as state regulators overseeing the games of chance say wagers are expected to top $1 billion over the next two years. North Dakota State Gaming Director...

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Macau Golden Week Not Looking So Golden Due to Casino Comps, Reduced Customer Spend
September 25, 2019

Macau Golden Week Not Looking So Golden Due to Casino Comps, Reduced Customer Spend

Macau's approaching Golden Week holiday might not deliver the Chinese enclave the annual influx of business and gross gaming revenue (GGR) it typically does. Though bookings are strong, gaming industry analysts say casinos are dishing...

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US Government Sues Saipan Casino Imperial Pacific for Sex Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation
September 25, 2019

US Government Sues Saipan Casino Imperial Pacific for Sex Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation

The Saipan casino Imperial Pacific in the Northern Mariana Islands is being sued by the US government on allegations that the resort has subjected its female employees to sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and retaliation. The...

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Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Match Saved by the Bell: Screech to Fight Bagel Boss
September 25, 2019

Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Match Saved by the Bell: Screech to Fight Bagel Boss

The Atlantic City celebrity boxing match originally planned to feature the "Bagel Boss" Chris Morgan against former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and World Series champion Lenny Dykstra will now feature the five-foot-nothing internet personality...

Written by Devin O'Connor