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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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Connecticut Funeral Director Allegedly Used Prepayments to Fund Gambling Trips
October 2, 2025

Connecticut Funeral Director Allegedly Used Prepayments to Fund Gambling Trips

A Connecticut funeral home director is accused of stealing prepayment money to gamble The man accused lost his funeral home license earlier this year amid the allegations In April, Connecticut State Police charged Philip Pietras,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wheel of Fortune Sets Game Show Record, as Player Wins More Than $1 Million
October 1, 2025

Wheel of Fortune Sets Game Show Record, as Player Wins More Than $1 Million

A "Wheel of Fortune" record was set this week after a woman won more than $1 million "Wheel of Fortune" slot machines are among the most popular casino games A woman from Connecticut spun her...

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Macau Casinos Weather Typhoon Ragasa, Report Six Percent Gaming Revenue Increase
October 1, 2025

Macau Casinos Weather Typhoon Ragasa, Report Six Percent Gaming Revenue Increase

Despite a typhoon, Macau casinos maintained their rally in September Typhoon Ragasa generally spared the city, the only place in China where casinos are allowed Macau casinos were forced to close for 33 hours last...

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Social Casino App Case Against Apple, Google, and Facebook Continues
October 1, 2025

Social Casino App Case Against Apple, Google, and Facebook Continues

A lawsuit against Apple, Google, and Facebook will continue The litigation claims the tech companies are responsible for illegal social casino apps on their platforms A federal lawsuit against Apple, Google, and Facebook on allegations...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Thinking of Moving to Las Vegas? Think Twice Before Buying in This Luxury Community
October 1, 2025

Thinking of Moving to Las Vegas? Think Twice Before Buying in This Luxury Community

Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas homeowners claim their homes were poorly built A prominent Las Vegas attorney is prepping a class action lawsuit against the planned community's contractor Since 2020, hundreds of thousands of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cuatro propuestas de casino en Nueva York permanecen tras la aprobación de Metropolitan Park
October 1, 2025

Cuatro propuestas de casino en Nueva York permanecen tras la aprobación de Metropolitan Park

Cuatro propuestas de casino compiten por tres licencias disponibles en el sur del estado de Nueva York MGM, Genting y Hard Rock son los favoritos Bally’s es el contendiente más débil Lo que en un...

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Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas Tourism
September 30, 2025

Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas Tourism

Travel experts hope the US government avoids a shutdown A shutdown could further hurt the Las Vegas tourism industry Congress continues to work in the Capitol to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at...

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Four New York City Casino Bids Remain After Metropolitan Park Approved
September 30, 2025

Four New York City Casino Bids Remain After Metropolitan Park Approved

Four casino bids remain for downstate New York's three available licenses MGM, Genting, and Hard Rock are the favorites Bally's is the underdog Once expected to be a difficult process for the New York Gaming...

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Publishers Clearing House Guarantees Future Winners Their Winnings Will Be Paid
September 30, 2025

Publishers Clearing House Guarantees Future Winners Their Winnings Will Be Paid

Publishers Clearing House is again taking out insurance to protect its winners PCH was acquired in June by an online sweepstakes casino company Winners under the previous PCH ownership have seen their "forever" prize payments...

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Kansas Sports Betting Tax Could Increase as States Continue to Seek Bigger Cuts
September 30, 2025

Kansas Sports Betting Tax Could Increase as States Continue to Seek Bigger Cuts

Kansas lawmakers are considering raising taxes on sportsbooks Kansas taxes gross sports betting revenue at 10% The 10% sportsbook tax is among the lowest in the nation Kansas sports betting taxes are primed for an...

Written by Devin O'Connor