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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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DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Subpoena for Online Gaming Records
July 17, 2026

DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Subpoena for Online Gaming Records

DraftKings has sued Philadelphia in a Pennsylvania federal court in hopes of blocking the city's probe into its confidential sports betting and iGaming marketing practices. A DraftKings Bet Live Now advertisement is seen during a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casinos Stumble Into Summer With June Gaming Revenue Down 1%
July 17, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Stumble Into Summer With June Gaming Revenue Down 1%

Atlantic City's nine casinos wagered heavily on the 2026 summer season, collectively investing nearly $200 million in renovations and upgrades over the past year alone. As the peak tourism months get underway, those capital investments...

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Police Continue Search for Missing Mother and ER Nurse Last Seen at Harrah’s Casino
July 16, 2026

Police Continue Search for Missing Mother and ER Nurse Last Seen at Harrah’s Casino

Police continue to search for a missing emergency room nurse and mother of two who was last seen at a Southern California tribal casino. A handout seeking tips on the disappearance of a woman last...

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Arkansas Mayor’s Brother Claimed $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won on Christmas Eve
July 16, 2026

Arkansas Mayor’s Brother Claimed $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won on Christmas Eve

New details have emerged on who won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve last December. The brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick won the Dec. 24, 2025, Powerball jackpot worth more...

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Continues Driving Regional Growth With 400-Unit Housing Project
July 16, 2026

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Continues Driving Regional Growth With 400-Unit Housing Project

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is making good on its promise to boost the city's economy, generating more than $40 million in local tax revenue, funneling contracts to local businesses, and becoming one of Portsmouth's largest employers...

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Lake Ozark Casino Developer Sued for $1.6M After Scrapping Signature Drive
July 16, 2026

Lake Ozark Casino Developer Sued for $1.6M After Scrapping Signature Drive

The investors behind the push for a Lake of the Ozarks casino are facing a federal lawsuit in Missouri, accused of abandoning their 2026 ballot campaign and leaving their signature-gathering firm with $1.6 million in...

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Matt Fitzpatrick Tees Off on Abusive Sports Bettors Ahead of Open Championship
July 15, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick Tees Off on Abusive Sports Bettors Ahead of Open Championship

Matt Fitzpatrick has become the latest professional golfer to sound the alarm on the growing threat of abusive sports bettors. Matt Fitzpatrick of England speaks to the media during a press conference before The 154th...

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Indian Gaming Association Lobbies Congress to Block “Existential Threat” of Online Prediction Markets
July 15, 2026

Indian Gaming Association Lobbies Congress to Block “Existential Threat” of Online Prediction Markets

The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) convened in Washington, D.C., this week, as tribal leaders descended on Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers for crucial protections against the "existential threat" of unregulated online prediction markets. The Indian...

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Delaware Launches Sports Betting Kiosks at 89 Lottery Retailers
July 15, 2026

Delaware Launches Sports Betting Kiosks at 89 Lottery Retailers

Sports bettors in Delaware no longer have to stand in line to make a wager at a convenience store, so long as they visit one of the 89 lottery retailers that now offer sportsbook kiosks....

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Pennsylvania Faces Urgent Public Health Challenge as One in Four Is at Risk of Gambling Disorder
July 15, 2026

Pennsylvania Faces Urgent Public Health Challenge as One in Four Is at Risk of Gambling Disorder

Pennsylvania gamblers lost a record $6.8 billion in 2025, marking the state's fifth consecutive year of all-time-high gaming revenue. The ever-growing industry is helping bridge state funding gaps and provide new resources for initiatives across...

Written by Devin O'Connor