Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2016

8575 stories by Devin O'Connor

Why Buying Valentine’s Day Lottery Tickets for Your Significant Other Might Not Be Smart
February 14, 2025

Why Buying Valentine’s Day Lottery Tickets for Your Significant Other Might Not Be Smart

Lottery tickets are popular gifts for Valentine's Day Some lottery winners admit they'd end a relationship if they win big The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to climb Flowers and chocolate might be the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Galaxy Entertainment Casino Empire Reigns Handed to Hong Kong Billionaire Francis Lui
February 14, 2025

Galaxy Entertainment Casino Empire Reigns Handed to Hong Kong Billionaire Francis Lui

Dr. Lui Che Woo died in November Before his death, Lui established a succession plan Lui's empire has been handed over to his eldest son, Francis The reigns of Galaxy Entertainment Group, one of the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Georgia Republicans Think Casinos, Sports Betting Could Fund Economic Development
February 14, 2025

Georgia Republicans Think Casinos, Sports Betting Could Fund Economic Development

Georgia Republicans in the state Senate have called for casinos and sports betting Mobile sportsbooks would remain prohibited Religious leaders are opposing the gaming push Georgia Republicans in the state's General Assembly believe commercial casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kansas Casinos Allow Smoking, State Lawmakers Propose Extinguishing Loophole
February 14, 2025

Kansas Casinos Allow Smoking, State Lawmakers Propose Extinguishing Loophole

Kansas casinos allow indoor smoking Legislation to end the casino smoking loophole has been introduced A casino smoking ban wouldn't apply to Kansas' six tribal casinos Kansas casinos permit indoor smoking anywhere on the four...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Indiana Online Casino and iLottery Measure Fails in House Chamber
February 13, 2025

Indiana Online Casino and iLottery Measure Fails in House Chamber

The Indiana online casino and lottery bill that passed the House Public Policy Committee last month won't be further considered. On Thursday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Hamilton) said House Bill 1432 will not move...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban Passes Mississippi Senate
February 13, 2025

Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban Passes Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate has passed legislation to ban online sweepstakes websites Critics say online sweeps are nothing more than cleverly designed illegal gambling platforms The sweeps industry says they run free-to-play games On Tuesday, the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arkansas Name, Image, Likeness Bill Dead, Alabama Pitches Tax-Free NIL Deals
February 13, 2025

Arkansas Name, Image, Likeness Bill Dead, Alabama Pitches Tax-Free NIL Deals

Arkansas House Bill 1044, which would have helped colleges and universities raise money for NIL initiatives through online raffles, has been shelved In neighboring Alabama, newly introduced legislation would make NIL compensation exempt from state...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tysons Casino Sponsor Asks House Subcommittee to Reconsider Legislation
February 13, 2025

Tysons Casino Sponsor Asks House Subcommittee to Reconsider Legislation

The Tysons casino bill is presumably dead after a House subcommittee set the bill aside for 2025 The bill's chief sponsor has asked the subcommittee to reconsider Fairfax County is facing a budget gap because...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Iowa Gaming Commission Rejects Petition to Halt Cedar Rapids Casino Development
February 12, 2025

Iowa Gaming Commission Rejects Petition to Halt Cedar Rapids Casino Development

Earlier this month, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids  A petition to halt the project has been dismissed by the gaming regulator A court challenge is ongoing...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mount Airy Casino Faces $5 Million Lawsuit From Disgruntled Table Game Dealers
February 11, 2025

Mount Airy Casino Faces $5 Million Lawsuit From Disgruntled Table Game Dealers

Mount Airy Casino Resort has been sued by two former employees who dealt cards at the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains property. Plaintiffs Jennifer Mak and William Neidig allege in a proposed class-action lawsuit in Harrisburg's federal...

Written by Devin O'Connor