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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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MGM Springfield Hit With $25,000 Fine Over Prohibited College Baseball Wagers
June 24, 2026

MGM Springfield Hit With $25,000 Fine Over Prohibited College Baseball Wagers

MGM Springfield agreed to pay a $25,000 fine after its BetMGM retail sportsbook briefly offered odds on a 2025 college baseball game involving Northeastern, an in-state school Massachusetts law generally prohibits betting on sporting events...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sands Stands By Philanthropic Pledges Despite 25% Stock Drop
June 24, 2026

Sands Stands By Philanthropic Pledges Despite 25% Stock Drop

Las Vegas Sands continues its corporate giving despite a 25% year-to-date drop in stock value A recent donation pushed the company's total lifetime giving for Nevada youth homelessness initiatives past $3.2 million Activist shareholders are...

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High-Stakes Casino Vote Decides Fate of Lumbee Tribe’s Proposed I-95 Resort
June 23, 2026

High-Stakes Casino Vote Decides Fate of Lumbee Tribe’s Proposed I-95 Resort

Members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are voting on a constitutional amendment that would authorize tribal leadership to pursue Class III casino gaming If approved, tribal leaders will seek federal trust status for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Prediction Markets Squeeze Sports Betting: Massachusetts Is Latest State to Report Handle Slowdown
June 23, 2026

Prediction Markets Squeeze Sports Betting: Massachusetts Is Latest State to Report Handle Slowdown

Massachusetts reported a year-over-year decline in sports betting activity in May 2026 The slowdown mirrors broader trends across major markets, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Industry groups and regulators argue that federally accessible...

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Country Star Bailey Zimmerman Over Alleged $16K Casino Suite Demolition
June 23, 2026

Arrest Warrant Issued for Country Star Bailey Zimmerman Over Alleged $16K Casino Suite Demolition

Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly causing about $16,000 in damage to a hotel suite at Sandia Resort & Casino The casino claims Zimmerman was intoxicated before a scheduled concert, acted...

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North Carolina Jacks Up Tax on Online Sportsbooks, Will Bettors Pay the Price?
June 23, 2026

North Carolina Jacks Up Tax on Online Sportsbooks, Will Bettors Pay the Price?

North Carolina lawmakers have agreed to raise the online sports betting tax from 18% to 23% The tax increase is intended to help fund Gov. Josh Stein's proposed $68 billion budget Sportsbooks and industry groups...

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Missouri Police Say 87-Year-Old Man Cleaned Out Gambler’s Slot Machine at Ameristar Casino
June 22, 2026

Missouri Police Say 87-Year-Old Man Cleaned Out Gambler’s Slot Machine at Ameristar Casino

Missouri police allege 87-year-old James N. Gallagher III stole $5,050 in slot machine credits from another gambler Casino surveillance reportedly captured Gallagher cashing out the credits and redeeming the ticket Gallagher faces a Class D...

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AGA Urges Congress to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets
June 22, 2026

AGA Urges Congress to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets

The AGA is urging Congress to ban sports-related prediction market trading The AGA contends that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exceeded its authority by allowing prediction markets such as Kalshi to offer sports event...

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Deadly Saratoga Casino Racetrack Barn Fire Sparks Push for Mandatory Sprinklers
June 22, 2026

Deadly Saratoga Casino Racetrack Barn Fire Sparks Push for Mandatory Sprinklers

The New York State Gaming Commission is reviewing whether fire sprinklers and automated suppression systems should be required in all New York racetrack barns after the June 16 Saratoga barn fire killed 17 horses Investigators...

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Newly-Formed DOJ National Fraud Division Targets Offshore Sportsbook Service
June 22, 2026

Newly-Formed DOJ National Fraud Division Targets Offshore Sportsbook Service

The Department of Justice's (DOJ) new National Fraud Enforcement Division secured an early win by prosecuting California resident Jason Feinman, who admitted to operating an illegal offshore sports betting platform from Costa Rica  Feinman admitted...

Written by Devin O'Connor