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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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Evolution Launches Live Dealer Studio From Showboat Atlantic City
November 10, 2026

Evolution Launches Live Dealer Studio From Showboat Atlantic City

Evolution has expanded its live dealer offering in New Jersey with its largest iGaming studio to date. A photograph from the Evolution careers website shows a female table game dealer. Evolution is opening another live...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto Slams Trump Family Ties to Prediction Markets
November 10, 2026

Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto Slams Trump Family Ties to Prediction Markets

US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is taking aim at the Commoditry Futures Trading COmmission (CFTC), alleging leadership directs federally regulated derivatives platforms to bypass state and tribal gaming laws. The Nevada Democrat claims the...

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Texas Gaming Bill Filed Ahead of 2027 Session to Legalize Sports Betting, Casinos
November 10, 2026

Texas Gaming Bill Filed Ahead of 2027 Session to Legalize Sports Betting, Casinos

Texas lawmakers seeking to authorize casinos and sports betting are wasting no time leveraging their perceived post-midterm odds boost. Less than a week after Democrats won the governor's and lieutenant governor's offices and flipped the...

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Steve Wynn Finds Buyer for Central Park Penthouse Amid NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
November 10, 2026

Steve Wynn Finds Buyer for Central Park Penthouse Amid NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax

Steve Wynn has finally found a buyer for his New York City penthouse overlooking Central Park. The living room of Steve Wynn's New York City penthouse overlooking Central Park. Wynn has reportedly found a buyer...

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Former Jake’s 58 Cashier Sues Casino Over Tip-Pooling Policy
November 9, 2026

Former Jake’s 58 Cashier Sues Casino Over Tip-Pooling Policy

A former employee at Jake's 58 Casino is seeking the return of tips he alleges managers and supervisors illegally skimmed from him and other workers. Jake's 58 Casino is accused of violating a federal law...

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MGM National Harbor Taps New President to Lead Resort Through Sphere Era 
November 9, 2026

MGM National Harbor Taps New President to Lead Resort Through Sphere Era 

MGM National Harbor announced Monday (Nov. 9) that it has a new president and chief operating officer in Chris Gumiela, a longtime MGM Resorts veteran who has spent his entire professional career with the company....

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DraftKings Rejects Claims It Targets Losing Bettors With Incentives and Perks
November 9, 2026

DraftKings Rejects Claims It Targets Losing Bettors With Incentives and Perks

DraftKings is on the defensive against claims from congressional lawmakers who allege the sportsbook preys on vulnerable customers. The since-closed DraftKings Sportsbook at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field is pictured in 2024. DraftKings tells Congress...

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Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Sees Path to End Zone for Texas Sports Betting Legalization
November 9, 2026

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Sees Path to End Zone for Texas Sports Betting Legalization

Jerry Jones thinks political shifts in Austin shorten the odds of sports betting becoming legal in Texas.   Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, looks on before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and...

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Mohegan Sun Pours $30M Into Arena Renovation After Selling WNBA Team
November 6, 2026

Mohegan Sun Pours $30M Into Arena Renovation After Selling WNBA Team

Mohegan Sun is investing $30 million to modernize the Mohegan Sun Arena. An artist's rendering of the future Mohegan Sun Arena Earth Entrance. The 10,000-seat multipurpose venue is undergoing a $30m upgrade. (Image: Mohegan Sun)...

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small: Casino Town Primed for Real Estate ‘Renaissance’
November 6, 2026

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small: Casino Town Primed for Real Estate ‘Renaissance’

Atlantic City may not evoke the same beach-town vibe as Stone Harbor or Sea Isle City, but buyers interested in a New Jersey coastal home might be wise to take a closer look at the...

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