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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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Jordan Spieth Scolds Sports Bettors While Being Paid Millions by FanDuel
July 1, 2026

Jordan Spieth Scolds Sports Bettors While Being Paid Millions by FanDuel

Jordan Spieth is facing online backlash after the three-time major winner warned that golf must urgently tackle the toxic rise of sports betting to protect players from rowdy gamblers—all while remaining on the multi-million-dollar payroll...

Written by Devin O'Connor
World Cup Distraction Cannibalizes Macau Casino Floors as June Revenue Drops 12%
July 1, 2026

World Cup Distraction Cannibalizes Macau Casino Floors as June Revenue Drops 12%

Macau casino revenue dropped 12.1% year-over-year in June to MOP18.5 billion ($2.29 billion), as the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup diverted high-rolling gamblers away from the baccarat tables. Grand Lisboa, Wynn, and MGM are pictured...

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Greenbrier Casino License Renewed With Strict New Oversight Following Audit Red Flags
June 30, 2026

Greenbrier Casino License Renewed With Strict New Oversight Following Audit Red Flags

The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open for business after the luxury resort finally complied with a state audit needed for the property's gaming license to be renewed. An aerial view of The...

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Police Hunt Suspects Behind Nationwide Bomb Threat Hoax Targeting Tribal Casinos
June 30, 2026

Police Hunt Suspects Behind Nationwide Bomb Threat Hoax Targeting Tribal Casinos

Law enforcement agencies across several states are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspects behind a seemingly coordinated nationwide string of hoax bomb threats made against tribal casinos in four states. On Sunday, June...

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BetMGM Relaunches Borgata Online Platform Across New Jersey and Pennsylvania
June 30, 2026

BetMGM Relaunches Borgata Online Platform Across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

BetMGM has officially relaunched its Borgata Online iGaming platform in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, introducing a redesigned interface, a centralized account hub, and a catalog of more than 4,000 games As one of New Jersey’s...

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Bally’s Chicago Hires Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot for High-Stakes VGT Fight
June 30, 2026

Bally’s Chicago Hires Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot for High-Stakes VGT Fight

Bally's Corporation has hired former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to challenge the city's approval of slot-like video gaming terminals Bally's argues the VGT expansion violates its Host Community Agreement, which promised casino exclusivity and influenced...

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Convention Boom Lifts Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue to $807.9M in May
June 29, 2026

Convention Boom Lifts Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue to $807.9M in May

Las Vegas Strip casinos won $807.9 million in May—a 13.2% year-over-year surge—propelling Nevada’s statewide gaming revenue to a massive $1.39 billion Spurred by high-profile events and a major jump in convention business, Las Vegas visitation...

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Atlantic City Beach Erosion Threatens Destination’s Defense Against NYC Casinos
June 29, 2026

Atlantic City Beach Erosion Threatens Destination’s Defense Against NYC Casinos

Atlantic City's beaches are considered the resort's biggest advantage against future New York City casinos, but severe erosion is shrinking the shoreline Casino operators say the loss of beach in front of Resorts, Hard Rock,...

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Gamblers in North Carolina May Finally Catch a Tax Break on Their Losses
June 29, 2026

Gamblers in North Carolina May Finally Catch a Tax Break on Their Losses

North Carolina lawmakers are poised to allow gamblers to deduct losses from winnings on state tax returns for the first time, aligning the deduction with the federal 90% limit The proposed change comes alongside a...

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Official World Cup Prediction Market ADI Predictstreet Taps Kalshi to Expand Global Trading
June 29, 2026

Official World Cup Prediction Market ADI Predictstreet Taps Kalshi to Expand Global Trading

ADI Predictstreet, the Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has partnered with Kalshi to expand global prediction market trading during the tournament's knockout stage The deal allows Kalshi to co-brand with...

Written by Devin O'Connor