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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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Greenbrier Casino to Remain Open Following $500M Deal Giving NY Firm Controlling Interest
August 17, 2026

Greenbrier Casino to Remain Open Following $500M Deal Giving NY Firm Controlling Interest

The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open despite the historic resort's sale to a private equity group that has not yet received approval to possess a gaming license in West Virginia. The Greenbrier...

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Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in July as Gaming Revenue Hits 14-Year High
August 15, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in July as Gaming Revenue Hits 14-Year High

After a slow start to the summer, Atlantic City casinos sizzled in July, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching its highest level since 2012. The Steel Pier Ferris wheel. Atlantic City casinos performed well in...

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South Korean Police Raid $3B Illegal Gambling and CSAM Ring
August 14, 2026

South Korean Police Raid $3B Illegal Gambling and CSAM Ring

South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. Incheon International Airport in Seoul is where one defendant allegedly involved...

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Macau Bets $16B to Lessen Economic Reliance on Casino Gambling
August 14, 2026

Macau Bets $16B to Lessen Economic Reliance on Casino Gambling

Macau continues to seek ways to lessen its economic dependence on casino gambling. The local government announced this week a plan to raise non-gaming sectors' gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 60% by 2030. Macau...

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New Jersey Man Admits Defrauding Orthodox Jewish Community of $47M to Pay Gambling Debts
August 14, 2026

New Jersey Man Admits Defrauding Orthodox Jewish Community of $47M to Pay Gambling Debts

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his "gambling habit." The...

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Is It Gambling or Not? IRS Urges Public to Stick With State-Licensed Betting Platforms
August 14, 2026

Is It Gambling or Not? IRS Urges Public to Stick With State-Licensed Betting Platforms

The line between gambling and investing has never been murkier, with federally regulated prediction markets increasingly resembling sportsbooks. Yet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is telling Americans to stick with state-licensed betting platforms when gambling....

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Police Seek Public’s Help After Mysterious Death at Harrah’s in Atlantic City
August 13, 2026

Police Seek Public’s Help After Mysterious Death at Harrah’s in Atlantic City

Atlantic City law enforcement is asking the public for help as it investigates the mysterious death of a middle-aged woman inside a casino hotel room. A stock photograph shows Atlantic City Police cruisers near Caesars....

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Greenbrier Warns Casino Club Could Close Amid Ongoing Resort Restructuring
August 13, 2026

Greenbrier Warns Casino Club Could Close Amid Ongoing Resort Restructuring

The Greenbrier Casino Club faces potential closure as the historic West Virginia resort negotiates a refinancing deal with a New York private equity firm to stave off a hostile takeover bid from the owners of...

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AOC Surges to Top of 2028 Prediction Markets—but Traditional Polls Disagree
August 13, 2026

AOC Surges to Top of 2028 Prediction Markets—but Traditional Polls Disagree

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has emerged as the prediction markets favorite to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2028 presidential election. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to reporters on the House steps after a...

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Chicago City Council Threatens Bally’s Casino Deal, Demands Construction Resume
August 13, 2026

Chicago City Council Threatens Bally’s Casino Deal, Demands Construction Resume

In what's seemingly turning into a game of heads-up poker, the Chicago City Council is calling Bally's Corporation's bluff after the casino developer stalled construction on its $1.7 billion development in the Windy City's River...

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