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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 Scores Touchdown Down Under With Tabcorp Official Wagering Partnership
September 20, 2019

NFL Scores Touchdown Down Under With Tabcorp Official Wagering Partnership

The National Football League (NFL) and Australian gaming giant Tabcorp are teaming up to deliver sports betting and various free-to-play games on American professional football to fans Down Under. In a press release, the NFL...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New York Bill to Pay College Athletes Introduced, Could Help Ease NCAA Sports Betting Integrity Concerns
September 19, 2019

New York Bill to Pay College Athletes Introduced, Could Help Ease NCAA Sports Betting Integrity Concerns

Legislation to pay college athletes in New York state has been introduced, and proponents say such a financial arrangement could help ease the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) integrity concerns when it comes to the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Melco Resorts Abandons Osaka, Plans to Build World’s Best Integrated Resort in Yokohama
September 19, 2019

Melco Resorts Abandons Osaka, Plans to Build World’s Best Integrated Resort in Yokohama

Casino operator Melco Resorts announced today that it is vacating efforts to win licensure in Osaka, Japan, and is instead committing its energies to building an integrated resort (IR) in Yokohama. Melco – one of...

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Scientific Games to Drive PGA Tour Real-Time Golf Data to Sportsbook Partners
September 18, 2019

Scientific Games to Drive PGA Tour Real-Time Golf Data to Sportsbook Partners

Las Vegas-based Scientific Games has reached a deal with IMG Arena to access and stream real-time PGA Tour golf data to its sports betting partners in the US and abroad. IMG Arena, a sports information...

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Macau Casinos Need More Hotel Rooms to Support Mass Market, Grand Lisboa Palace Opening Further Delayed
September 18, 2019

Macau Casinos Need More Hotel Rooms to Support Mass Market, Grand Lisboa Palace Opening Further Delayed

Macau casinos need more resort hotel rooms in order to satisfy the increasing demand from the mass market, according to a report. Gaming analysts at Morgan Stanley believe the enclave doesn't currently have adequate room...

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Hundreds of Chinese Nationals Allegedly Working Illegally in Philippine Gaming Industry Arrested
September 18, 2019

Hundreds of Chinese Nationals Allegedly Working Illegally in Philippine Gaming Industry Arrested

A total of 324 Chinese nationals have been arrested by authorities with the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) on allegations that the foreigners have been engaged in cyber crimes, including operating unauthorized online gaming. The...

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Week 3 NFL Odds Chaotic Due to Numerous Injuries, Lopsided Matchups, Trades, Lineup Changes
September 17, 2019

Week 3 NFL Odds Chaotic Due to Numerous Injuries, Lopsided Matchups, Trades, Lineup Changes

National Football League (NFL) odds for week three of the regular season present a little something for every type of sports bettor. For the first time since 1987, there are two games that have spreads...

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Arkansas Racinos Enjoy Record Fiscal Year, Future Bright as Venues Now Full-Scale Commercial Casinos
September 17, 2019

Arkansas Racinos Enjoy Record Fiscal Year, Future Bright as Venues Now Full-Scale Commercial Casinos

Arkansas racinos took $5.2 billion in bets during their 2019 fiscal year, an all-time high that has the industry optimistic moving ahead as the properties transition to full-scale commercial casinos. Players at Southland Casino Racing...

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Mohegan Gaming to Become First Tribal Casino Operator in Las Vegas With Virgin Hotels Resort
September 17, 2019

Mohegan Gaming to Become First Tribal Casino Operator in Las Vegas With Virgin Hotels Resort

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has reached a landmark deal that will make the company the first Native American casino operator to do business in Las Vegas. The gaming unit of Connecticut's Mohegan Tribe will...

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Encore Boston Harbor Dominating Massachusetts Gaming Industry, MGM Springfield $144M Short of Expectations
September 17, 2019

Encore Boston Harbor Dominating Massachusetts Gaming Industry, MGM Springfield $144M Short of Expectations

Encore Boston Harbor has taken a commanding lead in the Massachusetts three-casino gaming industry, as the $2.6 billion integrated resort controlled more than 60 percent of the market in August. Figures from the Massachusetts Gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor