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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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Congress Pushes GAME Act to Stop Sports Betting Ads From Targeting Kids Online
May 18, 2026

Congress Pushes GAME Act to Stop Sports Betting Ads From Targeting Kids Online

The GAME Act would make it a federal offense for a major social media platform to allow an advertisement targeting minors with sports betting products or services The legislation would also forbid prediction markets from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kalshi Says It Isn’t a Gambling Platform But Nonetheless Joins the National Council on Problem Gambling
May 18, 2026

Kalshi Says It Isn’t a Gambling Platform But Nonetheless Joins the National Council on Problem Gambling

Kalshi and the National Council on Problem Gambling are partnering to promote responsible trading The prediction market maintains that it isn't a gambling operator but a financial instrument Kalshi's trading markets on sports have faced...

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You Probably Can’t Guess the Third-Most Spoken Language in Las Vegas
May 18, 2026

You Probably Can’t Guess the Third-Most Spoken Language in Las Vegas

Nevada is the only state where this Filipino language is spoken widely Nevada is home to more than 275,000 Filipinos Nevada's most spoken language after English and Spanish might be a surprise to some. Home...

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Atlantic City Casinos Post 12-Year April High With $235.6 Million in In-Person Revenue
May 18, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Post 12-Year April High With $235.6 Million in In-Person Revenue

Atlantic City casinos saw their gaming win jump 12% in April All but Golden Nugget reported higher GGR Golden Nugget could be a casualty of a possible Caesars takeover by Tilman Fertitta Atlantic City casinos...

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A Drug Overdose Occurs at This Major Casino Resort Once Every Two Weeks
May 15, 2026

A Drug Overdose Occurs at This Major Casino Resort Once Every Two Weeks

A suspected overdose occurs at Crown Melbourne about once every two weeks That's according to data supplied by Ambulance Victoria One of the world's largest casino resorts is home to a troubling number of suspected...

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The Fight to Extinguish Atlantic City Casino Smoking Drags On
May 15, 2026

The Fight to Extinguish Atlantic City Casino Smoking Drags On

Advocacy groups and lawmakers are intensifying their years-long campaign to permanently outlaw smoking on Atlantic City casino floors Casino operators are firing back, warning that a total smoking ban would trigger a massive drop in...

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Minnesota Moves to Ban Prediction Markets. Does the State Have the Authority?
May 15, 2026

Minnesota Moves to Ban Prediction Markets. Does the State Have the Authority?

Minnesota is set to ban prediction markets If Gov. Walz signs the bill passed by the Legislature, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is likely to contest the law Minnesota is expected to become the...

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Oklahoma Tribes Defeat Stitt in High-Stakes Sweepstakes Casino Showdown
May 15, 2026

Oklahoma Tribes Defeat Stitt in High-Stakes Sweepstakes Casino Showdown

Online sweepstakes casinos will become banned in Oklahoma in November The Oklahoma Legislature overrode a prior veto from Gov. Kevin Stitt Oklahoma tribes secured a major victory on Thursday (May 14) when legislators in the...

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Colorado Betting Blow: New Restrictions Set To Hit Sportsbooks and Players
May 14, 2026

Colorado Betting Blow: New Restrictions Set To Hit Sportsbooks and Players

Colorado’s new reform bill targets the "always-on" nature of betting with the nation’s first total ban on push notification solicitations High-frequency bettors are now capped at six deposits daily, a move aimed at slowing down...

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$0.20 Slot Spin Wins Online Jackpot Worth $1.94 Million on Hard Rock Bet
May 14, 2026

$0.20 Slot Spin Wins Online Jackpot Worth $1.94 Million on Hard Rock Bet

A gambler online in New Jersey won $1.94 million on a 20-cent bet The jackpot came on the Hard Rock Bet iGaming platform A regular Tuesday turned into a multi-million-dollar milestone for one lucky Hard...

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