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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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Gaming Trade Groups Demand Congress Bar Prediction Markets From Sports Wagering
May 21, 2026

Gaming Trade Groups Demand Congress Bar Prediction Markets From Sports Wagering

A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday aggressively questioned whether prediction markets are being used as an un-taxed workaround to traditional sportsbooks Gaming trade groups formally demanded Congress intervene, arguing that allowing sports trading on prediction platforms...

Written by Devin O'Connor
How Parx Casino Is Driving the Philadelphia Amateur Golf Scene This Season
May 20, 2026

How Parx Casino Is Driving the Philadelphia Amateur Golf Scene This Season

Parx Casino continues to support golf in the Philadelphia area The casino's latest sponsorship is with GAP Parx has long supported the Philadelphia PGA Section No casino in Pennsylvania makes more money from its physical...

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Trying to Cheat the Lottery is Incredibly Stupid. Doing It on Camera Is Even Worse
May 20, 2026

Trying to Cheat the Lottery is Incredibly Stupid. Doing It on Camera Is Even Worse

Two area convenience store workers have been arrested and accused of stealing lottery scratch-off tickets Both women face felony theft charges in connection with the missing tickets If convicted, they each face up to five...

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New Jersey Online Gamblers Might Soon Receive Monthly Statements Regarding Their Play
May 20, 2026

New Jersey Online Gamblers Might Soon Receive Monthly Statements Regarding Their Play

A bill in New Jersey would require online gaming platforms to issue monthly statements to players New Jersey is home to one of the richest iGaming and sports betting markets in the US Inversely, New...

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A $275 Donut? Gimmicky High-Priced Menu Items at Casinos Haven’t Been Winning Bets
May 20, 2026

A $275 Donut? Gimmicky High-Priced Menu Items at Casinos Haven’t Been Winning Bets

A casual doughnut shop inside California's Graton Resort & Casino is turning heads with a mind-boggling $275 gold-leaf and cognac doughnut Historically, these ultra-luxury food gimmicks have rarely paid off, with most consumers folding rather...

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Police: Pittsburgh Social Club Openly Ran Illegal Gambling Game, Raid Seizes $91,000
May 20, 2026

Police: Pittsburgh Social Club Openly Ran Illegal Gambling Game, Raid Seizes $91,000

Police raided a social club near Pittsburgh on illegal gambling allegations The raid resulted in the seizure of $91,000  The social club did not have a regulatory permit to operate small games of chance A...

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North Carolina Weighs Sports Betting Tax Hike to Fund Teacher, State Worker Raises
May 19, 2026

North Carolina Weighs Sports Betting Tax Hike to Fund Teacher, State Worker Raises

Sports betting taxes have suddenly emerged as a primary flashpoint in North Carolina's high-stakes budget negotiations Democratic Governor Josh Stein is hunting for revenue to back a massive $3 billion spending increase aimed at state...

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New York Lawmaker Eyes Ban on Gambling and Sports Betting Billboards
May 19, 2026

New York Lawmaker Eyes Ban on Gambling and Sports Betting Billboards

A New York lawmaker is seeking to ban gambling on billboards The bill would also prohibit alcohol and tobacco billboards Alcohol abuse and gambling disorders are associated, researchers report Gambling and sports betting billboards in...

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DraftKings Says Chicago Tax Hike Forced Closure of Wrigley Field Sportsbook
May 19, 2026

DraftKings Says Chicago Tax Hike Forced Closure of Wrigley Field Sportsbook

DraftKings is closing its Wrigley Field sportsbook after just two years in operation The sports betting giant cited high and increasing taxes in Illinois and Chicago Rise of prediction markets also a potential factor  DraftKings...

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‘Casino’ Is Leaving Netflix as Martin Scorsese Returns With Las Vegas Series ‘The Roman’
May 19, 2026

‘Casino’ Is Leaving Netflix as Martin Scorsese Returns With Las Vegas Series ‘The Roman’

The movie "Casino" will depart Netflix on June 1 Martin Scorsese is underway with a new Las Vegas series for Netflix called "The Roman" Fans of Martin Scorsese's 1995 epic crime drama "Casino" have only...

Written by Devin O'Connor