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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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Paragon Casino Welcomes Extremely Rare Albino Alligators to Resort Habitat
July 18, 2026

Paragon Casino Welcomes Extremely Rare Albino Alligators to Resort Habitat

Forget the newest slot machine or the hottest table game. The latest attraction at Louisiana's Paragon Casino Resort is a pair of exceptionally rare albino alligators. Rare albino alligators have arrived at the Paragon Casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Court Finds Husband Spent Incapacitated Police Officer Wife’s Care Funds at Casinos
July 18, 2026

Court Finds Husband Spent Incapacitated Police Officer Wife’s Care Funds at Casinos

A state judge in Alabama agreed with prosecutors last year that the husband of a former Saraland Police officer, left incapacitated after being shot in the line of duty, gambled away much of the money...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $7 Billion, Delivering Record Tax Revenue
July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $7 Billion, Delivering Record Tax Revenue

Revenue from legal gambling in Pennsylvania reached a record $7 billion in the state's 2025/26 fiscal year, resulting in unprecedented taxes and fees for the benefit of the commonwealth. The exterior of Hollywood Casino York...

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DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Subpoena for Online Gaming Records
July 17, 2026

DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Subpoena for Online Gaming Records

DraftKings has sued Philadelphia in a Pennsylvania federal court in hopes of blocking the city's probe into its confidential sports betting and iGaming marketing practices. A DraftKings Bet Live Now advertisement is seen during a...

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Atlantic City Casinos Stumble Into Summer With June Gaming Revenue Down 1%
July 17, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Stumble Into Summer With June Gaming Revenue Down 1%

Atlantic City's nine casinos wagered heavily on the 2026 summer season, collectively investing nearly $200 million in renovations and upgrades over the past year alone. As the peak tourism months get underway, those capital investments...

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Police Continue Search for Missing Mother and ER Nurse Last Seen at Harrah’s Casino
July 16, 2026

Police Continue Search for Missing Mother and ER Nurse Last Seen at Harrah’s Casino

Police continue to search for a missing emergency room nurse and mother of two who was last seen at a Southern California tribal casino. A handout seeking tips on the disappearance of a woman last...

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Arkansas Mayor’s Brother Claimed $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won on Christmas Eve
July 16, 2026

Arkansas Mayor’s Brother Claimed $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won on Christmas Eve

New details have emerged on who won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve last December. The brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick won the Dec. 24, 2025, Powerball jackpot worth more...

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Continues Driving Regional Growth With 400-Unit Housing Project
July 16, 2026

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Continues Driving Regional Growth With 400-Unit Housing Project

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is making good on its promise to boost the city's economy, generating more than $40 million in local tax revenue, funneling contracts to local businesses, and becoming one of Portsmouth's largest employers...

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Lake Ozark Casino Developer Sued for $1.6M After Scrapping Signature Drive
July 16, 2026

Lake Ozark Casino Developer Sued for $1.6M After Scrapping Signature Drive

The investors behind the push for a Lake of the Ozarks casino are facing a federal lawsuit in Missouri, accused of abandoning their 2026 ballot campaign and leaving their signature-gathering firm with $1.6 million in...

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Matt Fitzpatrick Tees Off on Abusive Sports Bettors Ahead of Open Championship
July 15, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick Tees Off on Abusive Sports Bettors Ahead of Open Championship

Matt Fitzpatrick has become the latest professional golfer to sound the alarm on the growing threat of abusive sports bettors. Matt Fitzpatrick of England speaks to the media during a press conference before The 154th...

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