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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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Pennsylvania Casino GM Says Skill Games Could Lead to Property’s Closure
April 29, 2025

Pennsylvania Casino GM Says Skill Games Could Lead to Property’s Closure

Presque Isle Downs & Casino says unregulated skill games have hurt its gaming business The casino near Lake Erie is owned by Churchill Downs Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to legalize skill games One of the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
National Indian Gaming Commission Approves United Keetoowah Gaming Code
April 29, 2025

National Indian Gaming Commission Approves United Keetoowah Gaming Code

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is seeking to reopen a tribal casino in Oklahoma The tribe's Keetoowah Cherokee Casino closed in 2013 Federal agencies have said the UKB has ancestral ties to Tahlequah ...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Could US Gaming Industry Learn Something From Kenya? East African Country Limits Gambling Ads
April 29, 2025

Could US Gaming Industry Learn Something From Kenya? East African Country Limits Gambling Ads

Kenya has banned all gambling ads for 30 days Government officials say sports betting firms haven't complied with advertising rules Sports betting is wildly popular in Kenya Consumers in the United States continue to face...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kalshi Legal Victories Continue in New Jersey With Preliminary Injunction
April 28, 2025

Kalshi Legal Victories Continue in New Jersey With Preliminary Injunction

Kalshi has secured a preliminary injunction against the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement In March, the NJ DGE issued Kalshi a cease-and-desist order Kalshi is offering sports-related event contracts Kalshi has secured yet another...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oregon Lottery Winners Could Soon Remain Anonymous With Legislation Likely To Pass
April 26, 2025

Oregon Lottery Winners Could Soon Remain Anonymous With Legislation Likely To Pass

Oregon Lottery winners must allow their identities to be public Legislation could allow winners to remain anonymous Most lottery states require winners to come forward to ensure public trust The Oregon Lottery currently requires that...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Carolina Casino Push Fails in 2025, But Republicans Getting on Board With Gaming
April 26, 2025

South Carolina Casino Push Fails in 2025, But Republicans Getting on Board With Gaming

Casinos won't be authorized in South Carolina in 2025 A prominent businessman has pitched a casino in Santee along I-95 State Republicans have long opposed gambling, but could be easing that position The South Carolina...

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Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Dies on Final Legislative Day, Maintains State’s Gaming Prohibition
April 26, 2025

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Dies on Final Legislative Day, Maintains State’s Gaming Prohibition

Hawaii sports betting legislation is dead for 2025 Hawaii nearly legalized its first form of gambling Opponents cited possible increased gambling problems Hawaii will remain clear of legal sports betting and all other forms of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Trump Store Selling 2028 Gear, Odds Speculate About Possible Third Term
April 25, 2025

Trump Store Selling 2028 Gear, Odds Speculate About Possible Third Term

The Trump Store is selling Trump 2028 merch President Donald Trump is constitutionally prohibited from seeking a third elected term Bettors still think Trump might find a way to run in three years President Donald...

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Wynn NYC Casino Adds 2,500 Apartments in Effort to Improve Project’s Odds
April 25, 2025

Wynn NYC Casino Adds 2,500 Apartments in Effort to Improve Project’s Odds

Wynn Resorts' casino plan in New York City now includes 4,000 apartments The proposed development previously included 1,500 apartments Wynn New York City is one of nine bids for three available casino licenses Wynn New...

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Bovada Complaints Continue Despite Offshore Casino Claiming Everything is Fine
April 25, 2025

Bovada Complaints Continue Despite Offshore Casino Claiming Everything is Fine

Bovada players say the site isn't functioning properly Bovada customers continue to raise complaints The offshore casino says everything is up and running Bovada, the online casino and sports betting website that many state gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor