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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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Former Miami Casino Employees Charged in $5M Theft at Tribal Resort
August 7, 2019

Former Miami Casino Employees Charged in $5M Theft at Tribal Resort

Federal prosecutors say The Miccosukee Resort & Gaming property owned by a Native American tribe was the target of a multiyear theft orchestrated by then-workers. The casino is located roughly 20 miles west of downtown...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Gross Gaming Revenue August Forecast Adjusted Down by Analysts, Trade War Casts Economic Uncertainty
August 7, 2019

Macau Gross Gaming Revenue August Forecast Adjusted Down by Analysts, Trade War Casts Economic Uncertainty

Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) projections for August are being lowered by analysts after the month began slow in the world's richest casino market. Brokers at Sanford C. Bernstein and Nomura both observed weaker play...

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US Treasury Designates China Currency Manipulator, Spurs Trade War Betting Odds
August 6, 2019

US Treasury Designates China Currency Manipulator, Spurs Trade War Betting Odds

The United States Treasury has officially designated China a currency manipulator, and the ongoing trade war between the world's two largest economies is threatening global markets, as well as the odds on the 2020 US...

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Sports Betting Movie ‘Inside Game’ Details NBA Referee Tim Donaghy Gambling Scandal
August 6, 2019

Sports Betting Movie ‘Inside Game’ Details NBA Referee Tim Donaghy Gambling Scandal

An upcoming sports betting Hollywood flick details the massive NBA gambling scandal that rocked professional basketball more than a decade ago. In 2007, reports surfaced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was investigating then-NBA...

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New England Patriots Extend Tom Brady Contract as Super Bowl Favorites Seek to Continue Dynasty
August 5, 2019

New England Patriots Extend Tom Brady Contract as Super Bowl Favorites Seek to Continue Dynasty

Tom Brady has won six Super Bowls, been named Super Bowl MVP four times, NFL MVP three times, and has been a Pro Bowl selection 14 times. However, the future Hall of Famerr isn't done...

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Las Vegas Tourism Indicators Reveal Strong Economic Position Midway Through 2019
August 5, 2019

Las Vegas Tourism Indicators Reveal Strong Economic Position Midway Through 2019

Several key Las Vegas tourism indicators show that the city's economy is performing well at the halfway point of the year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its June executive summary showing...

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2020 Election Odds: Gun Control Becomes Major Issue Following Mass Shootings, President Trump Blames Media
August 5, 2019

2020 Election Odds: Gun Control Becomes Major Issue Following Mass Shootings, President Trump Blames Media

The issue of gun control in America is once again a major political talking point following two mass shootings in less than 24 hours. How President Donald Trump and the 2020 Democratic contenders vying for...

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Pennsylvania Lottery Enjoys Record Revenue, Sales Top $4.5B in Latest Fiscal Year
August 4, 2019

Pennsylvania Lottery Enjoys Record Revenue, Sales Top $4.5B in Latest Fiscal Year

The Pennsylvania Lottery sold more than $4.5 billion worth of tickets in its latest fiscal year, and that led to a net benefit of $1.14 billion for senior programs. The Pennsylvania Lottery says its 2018-19...

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PGA Tour Players Concerned Legal Sports Betting Will Turn Respectful Crowds Rowdy
August 2, 2019

PGA Tour Players Concerned Legal Sports Betting Will Turn Respectful Crowds Rowdy

PGA Tour players are voicing worries that the spread of legal sports betting in the US will turn its typically polite patrons into rowdy and boisterous fans, not unlike those at NFL football games. During...

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MGM Resorts Raises Daily Resort Fees to $45 at Bellagio, Aria, Vdara
August 2, 2019

MGM Resorts Raises Daily Resort Fees to $45 at Bellagio, Aria, Vdara

MGM Resorts is again raising the cost of a Las Vegas Strip hotel room by further elevating its resort fees, those pesky add-on charges that aren't initially advertised during the booking process. As of August...

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