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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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Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues
August 22, 2025

Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues

Commercial casino revenue reached $19.44 billion in the second quarter The April through June period saw more gaming revenue growth iGaming and sports betting continue to make significant GGR gains Casino revenue in the United...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options
August 21, 2025

Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options

A direct bus from Vineland to Atlantic City will soon run South Jersey is expanding public transportation About 250 people in Vineland work at Atlantic City casinos Atlantic City is bustling, with 2025 marking a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NYC Mayoral Favorite Zohran Mamdani Won’t Stand In Casinos’ Way
August 21, 2025

NYC Mayoral Favorite Zohran Mamdani Won’t Stand In Casinos’ Way

Mamdani opposes casinos but says he won't stand in their way Mamdani remains the heavy favorite to become NYC's next mayor Eight casino bids are vying for three downstate New York licenses Zohran Mamdani, a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Jackpot is Richest Prize in More Than a Year, Here’s How to Play for Free
August 20, 2025

Powerball Jackpot is Richest Prize in More Than a Year, Here’s How to Play for Free

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is an estimated $643 million An online courier service is offering a free Powerball play to new users The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million Wednesday night's...

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North Carolina County that Rezoned Land for Casino Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit
August 20, 2025

North Carolina County that Rezoned Land for Casino Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

A lawsuit against Rockingham County continues in North Carolina A children's camp is challenging the county's decision to rezone land The rezoning could have allowed a casino to open next to the camp for kids...

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Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming
August 20, 2025

Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming

Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonwealth in recent years This week, a special joint subcommittee heard about the pros and cons...

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Phil Ruffin Announces Opening Date for Gilley’s Casino Park City in Kansas
August 20, 2025

Phil Ruffin Announces Opening Date for Gilley’s Casino Park City in Kansas

Phil Ruffin is opening a casino in Kansas The facility will offer slot-like historical horse racing terminals The casino is named after country music singer Mickey Gilley, who pioneered the Gilley's honky-tonk Billionaire Phil Ruffin...

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American Place Casino Adds Poker as Full House Accommodates Requests
August 19, 2025

American Place Casino Adds Poker as Full House Accommodates Requests

Poker is now available at The Temporary by American Place The casino in Waukegan is north of Chicago Full House Resorts is building a permanent $500 million casino in Waukegan  The Temporary by American Place...

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Man Charged in Oklahoma Casino Kidnapping, Rape Has Homeland Security Immigration Detainer
August 19, 2025

Man Charged in Oklahoma Casino Kidnapping, Rape Has Homeland Security Immigration Detainer

A woman says she was kidnapped and raped from a tribal casino in Oklahoma One of the two men accused of the kidnapping and rape is the subject of an immigration detainer Immigration detainers are...

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Evolution Gaming, Fanatics Sportsbook Fined in New Jersey for Regulatory Shortcomings
August 19, 2025

Evolution Gaming, Fanatics Sportsbook Fined in New Jersey for Regulatory Shortcomings

Evolution Gaming has been fined in New Jersey Evolution dealt cards incorrectly and didn't uphold New Jersey's roulette minimums Fanatics Sportsbook was also fined Evolution Gaming and Fanatics Sportsbook have been fined in New Jersey...

Written by Devin O'Connor