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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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‘Millionaire for Life’ Crowns Second Winner in Just Three Months
May 25, 2026

‘Millionaire for Life’ Crowns Second Winner in Just Three Months

The top Millionaire for Life prize has officially been claimed again Despite only launching in February, the game has already minted two massive jackpot winners in record time Run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL),...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Indonesia Bans Polymarket After Taking Bets on President Prabowo Subianto’s Future
May 25, 2026

Indonesia Bans Polymarket After Taking Bets on President Prabowo Subianto’s Future

Prediction market Polymarket is no longer legally accessible in Indonesia The Indonesian government has labeled Polymarket as an illegal gambling platform The ban follows Polymarket offering trading on the president's political longevity  Indonesia is continuing...

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Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Gambling Addiction? Doctors Weigh-In
May 25, 2026

Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Gambling Addiction? Doctors Weigh-In

Doctors suspect GLP-1 medicines might help fight gambling disorders Researchers say more data is needed before prescribing GLP-1 for gambling problems Health officials believe gambling problems are on the rise As gambling options become more...

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Atlantic City Casinos See Q1 Profits Plummet 23% Amid Higher Costs
May 25, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos See Q1 Profits Plummet 23% Amid Higher Costs

Atlantic City casino profits fell 23% in the first quarter Higher costs were blamed against flat net revenue Two casinos reported operating losses After Atlantic City casino profits shrunk by 4% in 2025, the first...

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Trump Loves Joking About 2028 Election. Even His Prediction Market Stirs the Pot
May 22, 2026

Trump Loves Joking About 2028 Election. Even His Prediction Market Stirs the Pot

President Trump has made yet another joke about running in 2028 Trump's forthcoming prediction market, Truth Predict, jokes about the presidential election, too Trump is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency again President Donald...

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National Institute on Drug Abuse: Teen Gambling Crisis Deepening
May 22, 2026

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Teen Gambling Crisis Deepening

Gambling problems among teens are growing, the National Institute on Drug Abuse claims The debate on whether sports prediction markets constitute gambling continues  The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) made startling revelations on Thursday...

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Philadelphia, Come on Down! ‘The Price Is Right’ Is Casting Contestants at Rivers Casino
May 22, 2026

Philadelphia, Come on Down! ‘The Price Is Right’ Is Casting Contestants at Rivers Casino

"The Price Is Right" is conducting auditions for the show in Philadelphia on July 22 The casting call will be held at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in Fishtown If you've ever wanted to be a contestant...

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Philadelphia Banned Slot-Like Skill Games. They’re Still Causing Havoc
May 22, 2026

Philadelphia Banned Slot-Like Skill Games. They’re Still Causing Havoc

A skill game in Philadelphia was stolen early Thursday morning Police believe the unregulated gaming machine contained about $8,000 Such gaming machines are generally banned within the City of Philadelphia Although Pennsylvania skill games are...

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Supreme Court Will Field Case About Whether States Can Regulate Prediction Markets
May 22, 2026

Supreme Court Will Field Case About Whether States Can Regulate Prediction Markets

The US Supreme Court is being asked to consider whether a state can ban sports event trading on federally regulated prediction markets SCOTUS gave states the right to determine their sports betting laws through a...

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Zoltar Fortune Teller Game Made Famous in ‘Big’ Delivers $1 Million Powerball Win
May 21, 2026

Zoltar Fortune Teller Game Made Famous in ‘Big’ Delivers $1 Million Powerball Win

A Powerball winner credits Zoltar for his $1 million luck A Zoltar fortune teller machine provided the man with his winning numbers Zoltar was made famous in the Tom Hanks film "Big" It took 30...

Written by Devin O'Connor