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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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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Demands Tribal Casino Update, Delays Consideration of Third IR License
October 25, 2019

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Demands Tribal Casino Update, Delays Consideration of Third IR License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants an update on the legal proceedings between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the federal government regarding its proposed $1 billion casino resort in Taunton. The Mashpee Wampanoags – recognized...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Best Casinos Outside Las Vegas List Dominated by Native American Resorts
October 24, 2019

Best Casinos Outside Las Vegas List Dominated by Native American Resorts

USA Today released its best casino hotels in the US last month, with Mohegan Sun in Connecticut taking top honors. This week, USA Today delivered another list of gaming-related rankings. The "10Best Readers' Choice Awards:...

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Washington Nationals World Series Favorites After Taking Two-Game Lead
October 24, 2019

Washington Nationals World Series Favorites After Taking Two-Game Lead

The Washington Nationals have shocked the baseball world. Following two wins at Minute Maid Park against two of the game's best pitchers, the National League champs are the World Series betting favorites. Few saw this...

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Macau Welcomes 30.2M Visitors Through September 2019, But Gaming Win Lagging Tourism Growth
October 23, 2019

Macau Welcomes 30.2M Visitors Through September 2019, But Gaming Win Lagging Tourism Growth

Macau is experiencing a surge in visitor arrivals this year. But the increase in the number of people in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) isn't leading to better gaming revenues for casinos. The uptick...

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Philippines POGO Operators Face Additional Five Percent Gaming Revenue Tax, Higher Fees
October 23, 2019

Philippines POGO Operators Face Additional Five Percent Gaming Revenue Tax, Higher Fees

Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) could soon face higher taxes on their gross revenue, as well as elevated licensing fees. Philippine House Rep. Joey Salceda, a member of President Rodrigo Duterte's ruling Democratic Party, introduced...

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Scientific Games and IGT Win Brazil Lottery Contract, Country Continues Pursuing More Open Economy
October 23, 2019

Scientific Games and IGT Win Brazil Lottery Contract, Country Continues Pursuing More Open Economy

Scientific Games and IGT have partnered to successfully win the operational rights to Brazil's instant lottery. Two of the world's largest gaming manufacturers and lottery services providers, Las Vegas-based Scientific Games and UK-headquartered IGT, will...

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Japan Welcomes PGA Tour Superstars, Odds Favor Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy
October 22, 2019

Japan Welcomes PGA Tour Superstars, Odds Favor Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy

The PGA Tour is staying in Asia for another week. This time, the world's best golfers are traveling to Chiba, Japan, for the ZOZO Championship. Justin Thomas won last week's CJ Cup at Nine Bridges...

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$1B Atlanta Motor Speedway Casino Resort Proposed, Peach State Gaming Battle Off to Races
October 22, 2019

$1B Atlanta Motor Speedway Casino Resort Proposed, Peach State Gaming Battle Off to Races

Owners of the Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) are prepared to invest $1 billion to transform the property into a major casino resort complex that would feature private residences, hotel, convention space, a theme park, movie...

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Sports Betting Could Rescue Atlantic City Race Course, Redevelopment Plan Announced
October 22, 2019

Sports Betting Could Rescue Atlantic City Race Course, Redevelopment Plan Announced

Legal sports betting in New Jersey is fueling an effort to redevelop and reopen the shuttered Atlantic City Race Course that has sat vacant for more than four years. Property owner Greenwood ACRA purchased the...

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Japan Casino Management Commission Coming in January, Federal Agency Will Monitor Integrated Resorts
October 21, 2019

Japan Casino Management Commission Coming in January, Federal Agency Will Monitor Integrated Resorts

The Japan Casino Management Commission (CMC) that will regulate the country's forthcoming commercial gaming industry will be revealed on January 7, 2020. GGRAsia, an online media outlet focused on gaming matters throughout Asia, relayed the...

Written by Devin O'Connor