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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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Bayou Bombshell: Cash Crunch Over $150M Legacy Tower Sparks Crisis at Coushatta Casino, GM Departs
July 15, 2026

Bayou Bombshell: Cash Crunch Over $150M Legacy Tower Sparks Crisis at Coushatta Casino, GM Departs

The Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, La., is facing what a top executive at the tribal property is calling a "serious" financial situation, Casino.org has exclusively learned. The matter coincides with the abrupt departure of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
DraftKings Merges Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Poker Pools
July 14, 2026

DraftKings Merges Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Poker Pools

DraftKings has officially linked its online poker rooms across Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, creating a combined multi-state network following recent regulatory approval. A stock photograph shows a laptop open to an online poker game....

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Amazon Agrees to $201M Social Casino Settlement, Shifting Payout Burden to Developers
July 14, 2026

Amazon Agrees to $201M Social Casino Settlement, Shifting Payout Burden to Developers

Amazon has agreed to a unique $201 million class-action settlement that resolves claims it conspired with social casino developers to run illegal online gambling—by clearing the way for users to seek refunds directly from the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FAA Scrutinizes Proposed 300-Foot National Harbor Sphere Near Reagan National Airport
July 14, 2026

FAA Scrutinizes Proposed 300-Foot National Harbor Sphere Near Reagan National Airport

Newly disclosed planning documents reveal fresh details about the proposed Sphere at MGM National Harbor—but the massive scale of the entertainment venue is already drawing intense scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration. A rendering of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Gibraltar Becomes First Jurisdiction to Launch Bespoke Prediction Market Framework
July 13, 2026

Gibraltar Becomes First Jurisdiction to Launch Bespoke Prediction Market Framework

The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar believes prediction markets are the future of legal online gambling, prompting the government there to embrace the innovative trading platforms.   The border gate from Spain entering Gibraltar, with...

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Someone in New York Is Sitting on an Unclaimed $1 Million Powerball Ticket
July 13, 2026

Someone in New York Is Sitting on an Unclaimed $1 Million Powerball Ticket

If you play Powerball in New York, you might be wise to take another look at your past tickets. Lottery officials in New York say a Powerball ticket worth $1 million will expire next month....

Written by Devin O'Connor
The Adelson Connection: Inside Lindsey Graham’s Long War on Online Gambling
July 13, 2026

The Adelson Connection: Inside Lindsey Graham’s Long War on Online Gambling

United States Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday night (July 11) at his Washington, DC, residence at the age of 71. Preliminary findings from the medical examiner suggest the longtime congressman died of aortic dissection...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sentosa Expansion to Integrate Nearby Island, Add Super Nintendo World and Upgraded Resorts World
July 6, 2026

Sentosa Expansion to Integrate Nearby Island, Add Super Nintendo World and Upgraded Resorts World

Singapore has massive plans for Sentosa, the city-state's premier resort island that is already home to one of the world's most lucrative casino hubs. An artist's rendering of the Island Heart Transport Hub, part of...

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Choctaw Casino Resort Pocola Set for $140M Expansion and Renovation in Eastern Oklahoma
July 3, 2026

Choctaw Casino Resort Pocola Set for $140M Expansion and Renovation in Eastern Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation has announced a $140 million renovation and expansion of Choctaw Casino & Resort Pocola in Eastern Oklahoma along the Arkansas border. A rendering shows the planned new hotel tower and resort pool...

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MGM National Harbor Distances New Paid Parking Policy From Recent Garage Shootings
July 3, 2026

MGM National Harbor Distances New Paid Parking Policy From Recent Garage Shootings

MGM National Harbor says its upcoming paid parking policy was planned long before a recent wave of garage violence, directly downplaying rumors connecting the two. The parking structure of MGM National Harbor is seen below...

Written by Devin O'Connor