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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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Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard Suggests NFL Referees Crooked, Calls for Investigation
October 17, 2019

Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard Suggests NFL Referees Crooked, Calls for Investigation

Former Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard says the NFL should investigate its referees after several bad calls have recently plagued the game and left fans outraged. The expansion of legal sports betting was heavily opposed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Smoking Ban Blamed for Dwindling VIP Play, Professor Says Gamblers Like Booze, Cigarettes
October 17, 2019

Macau Casino Smoking Ban Blamed for Dwindling VIP Play, Professor Says Gamblers Like Booze, Cigarettes

Macau casino VIP win dropped more than 22 percent in the third quarter compared to July, August, and September 2018, and one local gaming expert says the ban on smoking inside the gaming venues is...

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Kansas City Chiefs Field Goal Favorite On Road Against AFC West Rival Denver Broncos
October 17, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs Field Goal Favorite On Road Against AFC West Rival Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-2) are favored by three points on the road against the Denver Broncos (2-4) in a critical AFC West divisional showdown. The Broncos look to keep their momentum going, winning their...

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Macau Casino Workers Barred From Entering Gaming Floors Off-Hours
October 17, 2019

Macau Casino Workers Barred From Entering Gaming Floors Off-Hours

Macau casino employees won't be permitted to enter their workplaces when not on the job, according to a new law going into effect on December 27, 2019. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau – stylized...

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Connecticut Casinos Report Reduced Slot Win, 15th Consecutive Monthly Decline
October 16, 2019

Connecticut Casinos Report Reduced Slot Win, 15th Consecutive Monthly Decline

The two tribal Connecticut casinos – Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods – once again reported reduced slot revenue win, September marking the state gaming industry's 15th consecutive monthly decline. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) on slots totaled...

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New Jersey Sportsbooks Score Record Month, September Handle Totals $445M
October 16, 2019

New Jersey Sportsbooks Score Record Month, September Handle Totals $445M

New Jersey sportsbooks took $445.5 million in wagers in September, which is their highest monthly haul since the state welcomed its first sports bet in June of 2018. Data from the Division of Gaming Enforcement...

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MGM Macau Billionaire Pansy Ho Eyeing Brazil for Integrated Casino Resort
October 15, 2019

MGM Macau Billionaire Pansy Ho Eyeing Brazil for Integrated Casino Resort

Pansy Ho, one of Macau "King of Gambling" Stanley Ho's 17 children, says Brazil has all the basic requirements needed to warrant an integrated casino resort investment. Ho, 57, is worth an estimated $4.3 billion...

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Facebook Gambling Ads Reportedly Targeted Children, Social Media Company Pursuing Legal Action Against Marketers
October 15, 2019

Facebook Gambling Ads Reportedly Targeted Children, Social Media Company Pursuing Legal Action Against Marketers

Facebook gambling advertisements have allegedly targeted those who are not legally permitted to access online casinos. The allegation is that at least one UK marketing startup was involved. The Spinner, described by Forbes as "a...

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Changing Las Vegas Landscape Makes Selling Iconic Little White Chapel Difficult
October 14, 2019

Changing Las Vegas Landscape Makes Selling Iconic Little White Chapel Difficult

Las Vegas is constantly changing, and with a decline in visitors opting to tie the knot while in Sin City, selling the Little White Chapel is proving difficult. The 2018 Las Vegas Visitor Profile report...

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Hard Rock International Takes No Responsibility for New Orleans Construction Accident
October 14, 2019

Hard Rock International Takes No Responsibility for New Orleans Construction Accident

Casino operator Hard Rock International says it was not involved in the deadly hotel construction accident in New Orleans that will bear its name once complete. On Saturday, several floors of the planned 18-floor building...

Written by Devin O'Connor