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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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Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums
April 17, 2026

Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums

A lawmaker in Ohio wants to increase taxes on sportsbooks The proposed 2% sports betting tax hike would help sports venues and K-12 athletics Ohio State Sen. Louis Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has expressed his...

Written by Devin O'Connor
The Las Vegas Waitress Behind Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Pledge
April 17, 2026

The Las Vegas Waitress Behind Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Pledge

President Trump visited Las Vegas to tout his "No Tax on Tips" policy Trump says Americans finally have a president who believes and supports the working middle class President Trump is tracing his signature 'No...

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Atlantic City Revenue Hits $237M in March—But the Gains Aren’t Shared Equally
April 17, 2026

Atlantic City Revenue Hits $237M in March—But the Gains Aren’t Shared Equally

Atlantic City casinos won $236.6 million from in-person gamblers in March 2026 Only three casinos saw higher revenues: Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean Casino iGaming and online sports betting continue to expand monthly gaming revenue While...

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Police: New Jersey Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Car for Hours
April 17, 2026

Police: New Jersey Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Car for Hours

A New Jersey mom is facing a felony charge in Pennsylvania for leaving her 14-month-old baby in a locked vehicle while she gambled for two hours The mother faces up to seven years in prison...

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Report: Hard Rock Abandons North Jersey Casino Plans Over NYC Concerns
April 17, 2026

Report: Hard Rock Abandons North Jersey Casino Plans Over NYC Concerns

Hard Rock is no longer interested in pursuing a casino in North Jersey The company recently sold its stake in a possible casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack Hard Rock International is no longer interested in...

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Fairfax Residents “Traumatized” by Push for Tysons Casino
April 16, 2026

Fairfax Residents “Traumatized” by Push for Tysons Casino

Fairfax County supervisors continue to express gratitude to the governor for vetoing legislation that would have allowed a casino in Tysons Local government officials say the casino effort "traumatized" residents The Fairfax County Board of...

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Kalshi Tackles Underage Trading with New Parent-Led Identity Portal
April 16, 2026

Kalshi Tackles Underage Trading with New Parent-Led Identity Portal

Kalshi is deploying a tool for consumers to make sure their identities are not being used by others to trade The tool is designed to help parents detect if their children are trading with their...

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California Casino Accused of Exploiting Disabled Man’s Gambling Debt
April 15, 2026

California Casino Accused of Exploiting Disabled Man’s Gambling Debt

Modo Casino is accused of targeting a player with a documented disability The plaintiff claims he had a psychosis in which he believed he was destined to lose so others could win A plaintiff in...

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Kalshi Fined $5M for Operating Unlicensed Sportsbook in Ohio
April 15, 2026

Kalshi Fined $5M for Operating Unlicensed Sportsbook in Ohio

Ohio has fined Kalshi $5 million for running an illegal sportsbook A recent federal ruling in Ohio found that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Ohio's ability to dictate what forms of gambling are...

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U.S. Sanctions Border Casinos Used by Cartels to Hide Fentanyl and Launder Millions
April 15, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Border Casinos Used by Cartels to Hide Fentanyl and Launder Millions

The US Treasury says casinos in Mexico are assisting cartels Two casinos were identified as cartel-controlled enterprises The casinos are being used for money laundering and to store illegal narcotics The United States government on...

Written by Devin O'Connor