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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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Can Ember Catch Fire? Delaware North Bets on iGaming Brand in Crowded New Jersey
June 16, 2026

Can Ember Catch Fire? Delaware North Bets on iGaming Brand in Crowded New Jersey

Delaware North has debuted its new flagship iGaming platform, Ember Casino, live across the state of New Jersey To meet strict state regulations, the online operator is utilizing a digital skin license partnered directly with...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines
June 15, 2026

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court classified cash-paying "skill games" as illegal slot machines under state law Justices rejected claims that memory-based mini-games exempt the devices from strict state gambling regulations The court delayed enforcement for four...

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Robinhood Lawsuit Alleges Prediction Market Duped Traders Into Gambling on Sports
June 15, 2026

Robinhood Lawsuit Alleges Prediction Market Duped Traders Into Gambling on Sports

Robinhood is accused of running an illegal sports betting enterprise The federal complaint was filed in California's Northern District Court Robinhood has been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit on allegations that the financial services...

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Pennsylvania Targets Online Betting With Gambling-Free School Zones
June 15, 2026

Pennsylvania Targets Online Betting With Gambling-Free School Zones

Legislation in Pennsylvania would require iGaming and online sportsbooks to block their operations on school campuses The bill is to honor a young man who committed suicide after developing a gambling addiction while in high...

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Hard Rock Kenosha Tribal Casino Hotel Faces Opposition From Neighboring Town
June 15, 2026

Hard Rock Kenosha Tribal Casino Hotel Faces Opposition From Neighboring Town

A small town in Wisconsin wants a cut of the Hard Rock Kenosha money Somers is asking the tribal casino for law enforcement and fire department allocations  Could a small town with fewer than 10,000...

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Mayor Johnson Pushes Split Chicago City Council Toward Video Gaming Repeal
June 15, 2026

Mayor Johnson Pushes Split Chicago City Council Toward Video Gaming Repeal

Chicago is considering a dramatic U-turn on its recent decision to permit video poker and slot machines inside city limits A divided City Council is split over whether neighborhood terminals help small businesses or threaten...

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Caesars Atlantic City Beach Club Opens Friday With Coastal Bites and Cocktails
June 14, 2026

Caesars Atlantic City Beach Club Opens Friday With Coastal Bites and Cocktails

Caesars Beach Club opens Friday, June 19 The Beach Club is Caesars Atlantic City's first beachfront venue Caesars is among the least profitable casinos in Atlantic City After almost 50 years in business, Caesars Atlantic...

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Forget the Kids: Las Vegas Casino Resort Opens Adult Summer Camp
June 12, 2026

Forget the Kids: Las Vegas Casino Resort Opens Adult Summer Camp

Palms Casino Resort is running an adult summer camp in July Camp Palms is reserved for those who are 21+, with "No Kids Allowed" A Las Vegas casino resort is offering the chance to relive...

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Nevada Makes First Arrest in Fresno State Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal
June 12, 2026

Nevada Makes First Arrest in Fresno State Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal

A suspect is in custody stemming from the 2025 Fresno State basketball scandal Law enforcement officials in Nevada say additional suspects remain outstanding The NCAA alleges that several Fresno St. players fixed games The Nevada...

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After Acting Like a Weiner in Drunken Bar Fight, Joey Chestnut Cleared For Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
June 12, 2026

After Acting Like a Weiner in Drunken Bar Fight, Joey Chestnut Cleared For Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut will compete in the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Chestnut's entry needed approval from his probation officer Chestnut is on probation for slapping a man while drunk in an Indiana bar Joey...

Written by Devin O'Connor