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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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Mega Millions Ticket Worth $60 Million Redeemed in Ohio: Here’s What We Know About the Winner
April 24, 2026

Mega Millions Ticket Worth $60 Million Redeemed in Ohio: Here’s What We Know About the Winner

The winner of the Mega Millions jackpot on St. Patrick's Day has come forward The Ohio Lottery says the $60 million winner chose the one-time cash option The net payout was about $22 million after...

Written by Devin O'Connor
‘The Whole World Has Become a Casino’: Trump’s New Warning Sparks Fear for Prediction Markets
April 24, 2026

‘The Whole World Has Become a Casino’: Trump’s New Warning Sparks Fear for Prediction Markets

President Trump took a shot at prediction markets on Thursday The remarks come in response to a US special forces official being charged with insider trading The DOJ alleges the military member made over $400K...

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Colorado to Ban Sportsbooks from Limiting Winning Bettors in Massive Industry Shake-up
April 23, 2026

Colorado to Ban Sportsbooks from Limiting Winning Bettors in Massive Industry Shake-up

Colorado lawmakers are considering reforming the state's sports betting rules Proposed legislation would prohibit a sportsbook from limiting sharp bettors Prop bets would remain after an amendment was passed Colorado is on the verge of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
California Cardroom Dealer Faces Grand Theft for Allegedly Pocketing $15,000
April 23, 2026

California Cardroom Dealer Faces Grand Theft for Allegedly Pocketing $15,000

A dealer at a California cardroom is facing a grand theft charge California AG Bonta alleges the dealer swindled over $15,000 in gaming chips from The Gardens Casino Unrelated to the theft, California's cardrooms continue...

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New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Passes After Escaping Parliamentary Limbo
April 23, 2026

New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Passes After Escaping Parliamentary Limbo

Lawmakers in New Zealand have signed off on iGaming The Online Casino Gambling Bill will be formally legalized with the Royal assent's blessing iGaming is currently operational in New Zealand, but is untaxed and unregulated...

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Rising Fuel Costs Hit the Jackpot: Why Higher Oil Prices are Making Your Next Las Vegas or Macau Trip More Expensive
April 23, 2026

Rising Fuel Costs Hit the Jackpot: Why Higher Oil Prices are Making Your Next Las Vegas or Macau Trip More Expensive

Las Vegas and Macau are not immune to higher oil prices The casino hubs are both being impacted by the war in Iran One major airline is reducing its routes, including to Las Vegas, by...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling
April 22, 2026

Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling

An Alabama state Senate candidate says he'll oppose all gambling measures Terry Waters' May primary opponent is longtime incumbent Greg Albritton Albritton has authored various gaming bills during his time in the Alabama Senate The...

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Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino
April 22, 2026

Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino

Delaware North wants to move its New Hampshire charitable casino The Sheraton Nashua, a castle hotel, is targeted for the new casino location The iconic Sheraton Nashua 'castle' hotel is set for a massive transformation...

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Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms
April 22, 2026

Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms

Trump Media has parted ways with Devin Nunes as CEO Trump Media hasn't launched its prediction market six months after announcing Truth Predict Trump Media has lost $6 billion in investor value over the past...

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Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation
April 22, 2026

Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation

Dave & Buster's is accused of running illegal gambling games in South Carolina The lawsuit contends that skill games and redemption games are prohibited in the Palmetto State Dave & Buster's sells more than $1.3...

Written by Devin O'Connor