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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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Plane Crashes Nosedives Public’s Trust in Air Travel and Threatens Las Vegas
February 19, 2025

Plane Crashes Nosedives Public’s Trust in Air Travel and Threatens Las Vegas

Aeorphobia is increasing in the United States Flying anxiety has lifted following several recent airplane crashes and accidents Experts say air travel remains safe Another day, another plane crash. On Wednesday, two small planes collided...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Online Casinos and Sports Betting Propel Commercial Gaming Industry to Record High
February 19, 2025

Online Casinos and Sports Betting Propel Commercial Gaming Industry to Record High

Commercial gaming revenue totaled $71.9 billion in 2024 Online casinos and sports betting were most responsible for the 7.5% year-over-year growth Unregulated, illegal gambling remains a concern Online casino gambling and sports betting helped the...

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Cedar Rapids Casino Verdict Forthcoming as Riverside Fights Development
February 19, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Verdict Forthcoming as Riverside Fights Development

A casino in Iowa's Cedar Rapids was approved earlier this month A competitor casino elsewhere in Iowa is fighting the Cedar Rapids development State officials believe the Cedar Rapids casino was lawfully approved The Cedar...

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Nevada Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bill to Remove Federal Sports Betting Tax
February 19, 2025

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bill to Remove Federal Sports Betting Tax

U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler want to lift the federal sports betting excise tax The tax requires legal sportsbooks to send 0.25% of every bet placed to Washington, DC Titus says the sports...

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Sebastian Maniscalco Atlantic City Residency Confirmed for Ocean Casino Resort
February 18, 2025

Sebastian Maniscalco Atlantic City Residency Confirmed for Ocean Casino Resort

Sebastian Maniscalco is returning to Atlantic City The popular standup comedian will perform in September at Ocean Casino Resort Maniscalco is embarking on an Atlantic City residency Sebastian Maniscalco will call Atlantic City his temporary...

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North Carolina Pollster: ‘All Forms of Gambling Inevitable,’ as Survey Finds Strong Public Support
February 18, 2025

North Carolina Pollster: ‘All Forms of Gambling Inevitable,’ as Survey Finds Strong Public Support

Public support for commercial casinos in North Carolina continues to grow Casinos are currently limited to tribal lands North Carolina launched online sports betting in 2024 North Carolina has three tribal casinos but remains free...

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Norfolk Casino Construction Begins in Earnest Over Four Years After Voter Approval
February 18, 2025

Norfolk Casino Construction Begins in Earnest Over Four Years After Voter Approval

Construction on the Norfolk casino is underway Norfolk voters approved the casino in November 2020 Boyd Gaming is now leading the project Construction of the Norfolk casino has finally begun more than four years after...

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Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Wants Atlantic City Casino Tax Scheme Tossed
February 18, 2025

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Wants Atlantic City Casino Tax Scheme Tossed

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson opposes how Atlantic City casinos are taxed Casinos are assessed through a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, scheme Levinson says county taxpayers are subsidizing casinos Atlantic County's longtime Executive Dennis Levinson (R)...

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Powerball Jackpot Winner Loses $4 Million Malibu Home in Los Angeles Wildfires
February 17, 2025

Powerball Jackpot Winner Loses $4 Million Malibu Home in Los Angeles Wildfires

Powerball winner Edwin Castro lost his Malibu home in the Los Angeles wildfires Castro won a $2.04 billion prize in November 2022 Castro also purchased a $25.5 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills The Powerball...

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Hawaii Casino Bill Dead, iGaming and Sports Betting Face Long Odds
February 17, 2025

Hawaii Casino Bill Dead, iGaming and Sports Betting Face Long Odds

Hawaii is mulling sports betting but a push for casinos is dead Legislation to authorize iGaming and an online lottery remain active Currently, Hawaii has no legal forms of gambling Hawaii casino legislation has been...

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