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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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8421 stories by Devin O'Connor

Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report
April 22, 2025

Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report

An Israeli intelligence firm was behind the Evolution 2021 report Black Cube claimed four years ago that Evolution operates in black markets Who commissioned Black Cube remains unknown New Jersey regulators found no evidence of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing
April 22, 2025

Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing

Update: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board tells Casino.org that the Bally's executive's application with the PGCB is for an interactive gaming license -- not a principal license with SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. The Board's "Application Status Report"...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?
April 22, 2025

Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?

WalletHub has unveiled its list of the most gambling-addicted states Nevada takes the top spot again South Dakota and Montana near the top are surprising No surprise here: Nevada has again been recognized as the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings
April 22, 2025

New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings

The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force has issued its recommendations The task force thinks gambling ads should come with addiction warnings Smoke-free advocates are upset that smoking wasn't recommended to be extinguished in Atlantic...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers

Pope Francis is dead at 88 Polymarket is taking bets on who will be Francis' successor A new pope is typically announced within 15 days of a pope's death Pope Francis is dead at the...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million
April 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million

Pennsylvania gamblers lost $574.5 million in March March 2025 marked a new gaming revenue high in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania iGaming hit a record high, too The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Monday that March was...

Written by Devin O'Connor
World Series of Poker Returning to Atlantic City With Harrah’s Circuit Stop
April 21, 2025

World Series of Poker Returning to Atlantic City With Harrah’s Circuit Stop

The World Series of Poker Circuit is returning to Atlantic City The WSOP Circuit is back in AC after a five-year hiatus Harrah's was the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop The World Series of Poker (WSOP)...

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Cedar Rapids Casino Court Case to Determine Fate of $275 Million Project Begins May 7
April 21, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Court Case to Determine Fate of $275 Million Project Begins May 7

The lawsuit challenging the Cedar Rapids casino begins May 7 The case was initially slated to begin this month Iowa gaming regulators have approved Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million investment Opening arguments regarding a...

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Unlucky 13 Hotel in Macau Relisted for Sale, Failed Casino Resort Seeks Buyer
April 19, 2025

Unlucky 13 Hotel in Macau Relisted for Sale, Failed Casino Resort Seeks Buyer

The 13 Hotel in Macau is up for sale again The failed casino resort cost $1.6 billion to build The hotel is located south of Macau's Cotai Strip The 13 Hotel is back on the...

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Atlantic City Penthouse Formerly Owned by Steve Wynn Hits Market for $2.2 Million
April 18, 2025

Atlantic City Penthouse Formerly Owned by Steve Wynn Hits Market for $2.2 Million

An Atlantic City penthouse owned by Steve Wynn is on the market Wynn built the Golden Nugget, later known as the Hilton and Atlantic Club The penthouse is listed for $2.2 million The Atlantic City...

Written by Devin O'Connor