Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2016

8413 stories by Devin O'Connor

Can Andrew Cuomo Win NYC Mayoral Race? Former Governor Thinks He Can, Bettors Not So Sure
July 15, 2025

Can Andrew Cuomo Win NYC Mayoral Race? Former Governor Thinks He Can, Bettors Not So Sure

Andrew Cuomo is remaining in the NYC mayoral race The former governor of New York will run as an independent this November NY Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is the betting front-runner Former New York Gov. Andrew...

Written by Devin O'Connor
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Has Silver Lining for Gamblers as Certain Tax Reporting Thresholds Increase
July 14, 2025

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Has Silver Lining for Gamblers as Certain Tax Reporting Thresholds Increase

Editor's note: There is much confusion about whether the slot tax threshold was increased in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Please see our updated coverage here.  The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" increases the slot...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Expands Live-Dealer Offering in Michigan With Branded Studio
July 14, 2025

Caesars Expands Live-Dealer Offering in Michigan With Branded Studio

Caesars has launched a live-dealer studio in Michigan The facility provides live dealers online to Caesars' iGaming platforms Caesars operates Caesars Palace, Caesars Sportsbook, and Horseshoe Caesars Entertainment is expanding the at-home casino experience for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
No, UNO Table Games Aren’t Coming to Las Vegas
July 14, 2025

No, UNO Table Games Aren’t Coming to Las Vegas

UNO Social Club at Palms doesn't involve gambling Reports wrongly surfaced that UNO had become a real-money table game UNO is instead only marketing the game through social pop-up spaces Las Vegas is famed for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Derek Jeter Partners With BetMGM for Online Slot Game, National Marketing Campaigns
July 14, 2025

Derek Jeter Partners With BetMGM for Online Slot Game, National Marketing Campaigns

Derek Jeter has partnered with BetMGM Jeter remains among the most popular athletes Jeter spent his entire 20-year career with the New York Yankees Derek Jeter is the newest teammate of BetMGM, a leading iGaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ohio Lottery Players Keep Hitting at Giant Eagle Grocery Store
July 11, 2025

Ohio Lottery Players Keep Hitting at Giant Eagle Grocery Store

Three Ohio Lottery wins have been sold at the same Giant Eagle since April The wins were worth $20,000, $150,000, and $1 million The grocery store will likely continue to see increased lottery sales Ohio...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mississippi Gaming Revenue Along the Gulf is Down, Biloxi Casino Lawsuits are Up
July 11, 2025

Mississippi Gaming Revenue Along the Gulf is Down, Biloxi Casino Lawsuits are Up

Mississippi gaming revenue along the Gulf is down The number of lawsuits against casinos seemingly continues to rise Mississippi is a major gaming market in the US Mississippi gaming revenue along the Gulf Coast surged...

Written by Devin O'Connor
DraftKings Casino Customers in Connecticut Receive Share of $3 Million Settlement
July 11, 2025

DraftKings Casino Customers in Connecticut Receive Share of $3 Million Settlement

DraftKings Casino has agreed to a $3 million settlement in Connecticut Connecticut state officials alleged the online casino deceived consumers DraftKings concedes no wrongdoing through the resolution DraftKings in Connecticut has agreed to settle a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Unemployment is Highest in Country, 5.5 Percent of Labor Force Out of Work
July 11, 2025

Nevada Unemployment is Highest in Country, 5.5 Percent of Labor Force Out of Work

Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country 5.5% of Nevadans are out of work Las Vegas is experiencing a slowdown in terms of business and visitation Nevada's unemployment rate stands at 5.5%, the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Prime Day 2025: Best Bets for the Gambler in Your Life
July 10, 2025

Prime Day 2025: Best Bets for the Gambler in Your Life

Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs through Friday, July 11 The annual sales event has many goods on discount that a gambler might want From poker tables and playing cards to the latest tech, Prime Day...

Written by Devin O'Connor