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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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NIGC: US Tribal Casinos Set New Record with $46.2B in FY25 Revenue
July 21, 2026

NIGC: US Tribal Casinos Set New Record with $46.2B in FY25 Revenue

Tribal casinos generated a record $46.2 billion in gross gaming revenue during fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). Seminole physician Bobby Henry speaks at the New...

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York State Fair Features Skill Games Despite Pa. Supreme Court Slot Ruling
July 21, 2026

York State Fair Features Skill Games Despite Pa. Supreme Court Slot Ruling

The York State Fair is known as America's First Fair, dating back to 1765—11 years before the United States declared independence. In 2026, the fair is doing something unprecedented in its 261-year history: offering casino-style...

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The Latest Casino Luxury Isn’t a Suite—It’s an IV Drip
July 21, 2026

The Latest Casino Luxury Isn’t a Suite—It’s an IV Drip

Luxury casino resorts are increasingly catering to guests looking to recover from vacation excesses by offering IV therapy to treat hangovers, dehydration, and vitamin deficiencies. Beginning in August, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut will be the...

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Report: Hokkaido Explores Sapporo Casino IR Feasibility in Bid to Reignite Major Operator Interest
July 20, 2026

Report: Hokkaido Explores Sapporo Casino IR Feasibility in Bid to Reignite Major Operator Interest

As Japan prepares to reopen bidding next year for its two remaining integrated resort licenses, a new report reveals that Hokkaido is actively weighing a potential casino bid in Sapporo. The Sapporo TV Tower is...

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Wynn Macau Takes Measures to Protect Guests From Dengue Fever-Carrying Mosquitoes
July 20, 2026

Wynn Macau Takes Measures to Protect Guests From Dengue Fever-Carrying Mosquitoes

Wynn Macau says it's proactively responding to a possible viral infectious disease outbreak after a guest with dengue fever recently stayed at the resort casino. A man with a face covering walks outside Wynn Macau...

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Turning Stone Resort Casino Launches Luxury Hotel Amid Massive $400 Million Upgrade
July 20, 2026

Turning Stone Resort Casino Launches Luxury Hotel Amid Massive $400 Million Upgrade

Turning Stone Resort Casino has unveiled The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel that marks the first completed phase of the tribal destination's $400 million expansion. The Crescent at Turning Stone Resort Casino is open. The...

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Pennsylvania Skill Games Face Uncertain Future After Budget Omission
July 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Skill Games Face Uncertain Future After Budget Omission

The future of slot-like skill games in Pennsylvania is uncertain after state lawmakers opted not to include language in the 2026-27 budget to create a regulatory and tax framework for the controversial gambling machines. An...

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Paragon Casino Welcomes Extremely Rare Albino Alligators to Resort Habitat
July 18, 2026

Paragon Casino Welcomes Extremely Rare Albino Alligators to Resort Habitat

Forget the newest slot machine or the hottest table game. The latest attraction at Louisiana's Paragon Casino Resort is a pair of exceptionally rare albino alligators. Rare albino alligators have arrived at the Paragon Casino...

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Court Finds Husband Spent Incapacitated Police Officer Wife’s Care Funds at Casinos
July 18, 2026

Court Finds Husband Spent Incapacitated Police Officer Wife’s Care Funds at Casinos

A state judge in Alabama agreed with prosecutors last year that the husband of a former Saraland Police officer, left incapacitated after being shot in the line of duty, gambled away much of the money...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $7 Billion, Delivering Record Tax Revenue
July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $7 Billion, Delivering Record Tax Revenue

Revenue from legal gambling in Pennsylvania reached a record $7 billion in the state's 2025/26 fiscal year, resulting in unprecedented taxes and fees for the benefit of the commonwealth. The exterior of Hollywood Casino York...

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