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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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)...

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Las Vegas Stadium Authority Reappoints Board Members, Dismisses Culinary Union Leader
December 17, 2019

Las Vegas Stadium Authority Reappoints Board Members, Dismisses Culinary Union Leader

Geoconda Arguello-Kline, a union leader who serves as secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union, garnered widespread support in her nomination for the Las Vegas Stadium Authority (LVSA) Board of Directors. US Senators, Nevada officials, and casino...

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California Tribe Becomes Official Casino Partner of SoFi Stadium and Los Angeles Rams, Chargers
December 17, 2019

California Tribe Becomes Official Casino Partner of SoFi Stadium and Los Angeles Rams, Chargers

A California tribe has secured the rights to be the Official Casino Partner of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, as well as the NFL teams' future home, the $5 billion SoFi Stadium...

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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...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor