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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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Reno Pro Soccer Unveils Bold Plans for New Stadium and Casino Resort
April 15, 2026

Reno Pro Soccer Unveils Bold Plans for New Stadium and Casino Resort

A pro soccer stadium with a casino hotel has been pitched for Reno Reno Pro Soccer is set to kick off its inaugural season in 2027 The casino would be a boutique gaming venue with...

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Fairfax County Applauds Gov. Spanberger’s Casino Veto
April 14, 2026

Fairfax County Applauds Gov. Spanberger’s Casino Veto

Fairfax County government officials have thanked Gov. Spanberger for vetoing the Tysons casino bill Fairfax County never asked for a casino, unlike the five other casino locations in Virginia The local government in Northern Virginia's...

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Kentucky Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Over Executive Power Dispute
April 14, 2026

Kentucky Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Over Executive Power Dispute

UPDATE: The Kentucky General Assembly has overridden Beshear's veto, and HB904 will become law. Kentucky's minimum sports betting age will remain at 18, at least for the time being Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill...

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New Poll Finds Majority Support for Casinos in North And Central New Jersey
April 14, 2026

New Poll Finds Majority Support for Casinos in North And Central New Jersey

New polling suggests New Jersey voters are willing to allow casinos in North and Central Jersey More than six in 10 voters would reportedly vote "yes" on a casino at the Meadowlands Three casinos are...

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FIFA World Cup Prediction Market Predictstreet Integrating With DAZN
April 14, 2026

FIFA World Cup Prediction Market Predictstreet Integrating With DAZN

Prediction market Predictstreet and OTT streaming service DAZN are partnering Predictstreet is the prediction market partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup DAZN is a sports streaming service with an emphasis on soccer and combat...

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Sky-High Gas Prices Trigger Massive Profit Boost for Tribal ‘Gasinos’
April 13, 2026

Sky-High Gas Prices Trigger Massive Profit Boost for Tribal ‘Gasinos’

Native tribes can generally offer cheaper fuel because they're exempt from state taxes on gas and diesel Fuel prices are about $1 more today than they were a year ago Some tribes are combining fuel...

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Washington DC City Councilor Proposes Legalized iGaming
April 13, 2026

Washington DC City Councilor Proposes Legalized iGaming

A city councilor in Washington wants to legalize iGaming Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act includes $2 million license fee for a five year license The nation's capital already has online sports betting A D.C....

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Prosecutors: Minnesota Woman Stole $1.2M To Fund Pull-Tab Habit
April 13, 2026

Prosecutors: Minnesota Woman Stole $1.2M To Fund Pull-Tab Habit

A Minnesota woman allegedly stole $1.2 million from her employer Federal prosecutors believe the defendant gambled much of the ill-gotten funds on pull-tabs Pull-tabs in Minnesota primarily benefit charitable organizations Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have...

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Georgia Governor Hopeful Uses Casinos to Court Blue Vote
April 13, 2026

Georgia Governor Hopeful Uses Casinos to Court Blue Vote

The leading Democratic candidate in the Georgia gubernatorial election supports casino gambling Keisha Lance Bottoms thinks casino tax revenue could provide universal pre-schooling programs Georgians would first need to approve of casinos through a statewide...

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Issuing Regulatory Authority Demand
April 11, 2026

Virginia Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Issuing Regulatory Authority Demand

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has made it abundantly clear that she won't sign legislation authorizing additional gambling in the commonwealth unless lawmakers first approve and allocate funding for the creation of an independent gaming...

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