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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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CFTC Chair Michael Selig Outlines ‘Roadmap for New Frontier of Finance’
August 24, 2026

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Outlines ‘Roadmap for New Frontier of Finance’

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under President Donald Trump's second administration, claims it's leading the "New Frontier of Finance" by embracing "responsible innovation in lawful derivatives." According to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, that includes...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Reno Casinos Offer Resort Fee-Free Rooms Starting at $49 to Hawk Fire Evacuees
August 24, 2026

Reno Casinos Offer Resort Fee-Free Rooms Starting at $49 to Hawk Fire Evacuees

Reno casinos are stepping up to help the nearly 90,000 Nevadans forced from their homes by the Hawk Fire. A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardant during the Hawk Fire on Aug. 23, 2026, in Reno,...

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NFL Expands Betting Probe After Team Exec Allegedly Leaked Inside Information
August 22, 2026

NFL Expands Betting Probe After Team Exec Allegedly Leaked Inside Information

The sports betting investigation into a former Arizona Cardinals front-office executive has widened, with gaming regulators in both Arizona and Massachusetts now probing allegations of leaked inside draft information. Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Arizona...

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US Embraces Prediction Markets While Other G20 Countries Move to Block Them
August 21, 2026

US Embraces Prediction Markets While Other G20 Countries Move to Block Them

Under President Donald Trump's second administration, U.S. federal regulators are doubling down on prediction markets, clearing the runway for event contracts tied to sports, pop culture, and politics. Across the globe, however, a growing list...

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Turtle Creek Casino Opens RV Park Adjacent to Tribal Cannabis Dispensary
August 21, 2026

Turtle Creek Casino Opens RV Park Adjacent to Tribal Cannabis Dispensary

A Michigan tribal casino is expanding its resort footprint with a new RV park designed specifically for adult guests seeking on-site gaming, dining, and legal cannabis access. The new RV park clubhouse celebrates its grand...

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Riverside Casino Bets on ‘Blackjack Beach’ Water Park and RV Resort to Boost Business
August 21, 2026

Riverside Casino Bets on ‘Blackjack Beach’ Water Park and RV Resort to Boost Business

Iowa's Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is staking a big bet on the belief that the property's best days are only ahead. Elite Casino Resorts is underway with Blackjack Beach, a $35 million water park...

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‘Five-Star Service on Hampton Inn Contract’: Encore Boston Harbor Workers Authorize Strike
August 21, 2026

‘Five-Star Service on Hampton Inn Contract’: Encore Boston Harbor Workers Authorize Strike

Encore Boston Harbor faces a potential worker strike as its two largest unions press Wynn Resorts to meet contract demands. Union employees at Encore Boston Harbor celebrate after voting to authorize a strike at the...

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Prediction Markets Could Leak Sensitive US Military Operations to Foreign Adversaries, Report Warns
August 20, 2026

Prediction Markets Could Leak Sensitive US Military Operations to Foreign Adversaries, Report Warns

A new report suggests that more than 150 cryptocurrency wallets trading on Polymarket's international prediction market platform may have bought and sold event contracts using nonpublic information about US military operations. A screengrab of the...

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Virginia Casino Gaming Revenue Expected to Surge as Permanent Norfolk Resort Takes Shape
August 20, 2026

Virginia Casino Gaming Revenue Expected to Surge as Permanent Norfolk Resort Takes Shape

Virginia casino revenue is on pace for yet another record year, and the growth isn't expected to slow anytime soon. Quite the contrary, in fact, as construction progresses on two additional casino resorts that are...

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Casinos Fined After 16-Year-Old Gets Rewards Card and Served Alcohol While Gambling
August 20, 2026

Casinos Fined After 16-Year-Old Gets Rewards Card and Served Alcohol While Gambling

Two casino resorts have been fined after they acknowledged allowing a 16-year-old boy to gamble, enroll as a rewards member, and consume alcohol. The Crown Resorts logo is pictured on the exterior of Crown Sydney...

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