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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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Las Vegas Sands Ramps Up Hiring for Massive Dallas Casino Lobbying Push
May 9, 2026

Las Vegas Sands Ramps Up Hiring for Massive Dallas Casino Lobbying Push

Las Vegas Sands is ramping up a high-stakes hiring spree in Dallas, signaling that its commitment to Texas is more than just talk While the company calls them "IT roles," job listings reveal they are...

Written by Devin O'Connor
A $300 Million Transformation: Roanoke City Leaders Set the Bar for High-Stakes Casino Project
May 9, 2026

A $300 Million Transformation: Roanoke City Leaders Set the Bar for High-Stakes Casino Project

City officials are officially setting the price for entry, demanding any casino developer commit at least $300 million to transform the local skyline The proposal hinges on a "big bold idea" to use gambling taxes...

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North Carolina Casino Vote Set for Special Election in June
May 9, 2026

North Carolina Casino Vote Set for Special Election in June

A tribe in North Carolina will vote on a casino in June The Lumbee Tribe is considering building a casino along I-95 in southeastern North Carolina The race to expand North Carolina’s casino map hits...

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Entain Demands Premier League Clubs Stop Promoting Unlicensed Gaming Firms
May 8, 2026

Entain Demands Premier League Clubs Stop Promoting Unlicensed Gaming Firms

Premier League clubs will not have front-of-jersey gambling ads next season Entain wants the league to ban all ads involving unlicensed gambling companies As the Premier League prepares for a historic 2026/27 'front-of-shirt' ban, a...

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Wynn Resorts Reveals Plans to Build New $950 Million Hotel In Macau
May 8, 2026

Wynn Resorts Reveals Plans to Build New $950 Million Hotel In Macau

Wynn Resorts has announced a new hotel project that will cost up to $950 million The 432 all-suite hotel is being built at Wynn Palace in China's Macau The hotel will be called The Enclave...

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Hard Rock Doubles Down On Rockford Casino With Convention Center and Hotel Plans
May 8, 2026

Hard Rock Doubles Down On Rockford Casino With Convention Center and Hotel Plans

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is planning a convention center and a hotel The hotel plan includes 200 guestrooms, a full-service spa, a fitness center, and dining Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois has confirmed plans...

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Pennsylvania’s Regulator Expresses ‘Profound Opposition’ to Prediction Markets
May 8, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Regulator Expresses ‘Profound Opposition’ to Prediction Markets

Pennsylvania's top gaming regulator strongly opposes sports contracts on prediction markets Kevin O'Toole says the CFTC should scale back what it allows prediction markets to offer trading on Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin...

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Comstock Denies Reports It’s Reviving North Virginia Casino Plans
May 8, 2026

Comstock Denies Reports It’s Reviving North Virginia Casino Plans

Comstock Companies says it isn't interested in a casino in Northern Virginia anywhere other than in Tysons Recent reports wrongly speculated that the company was considering Herndon or Reston Despite a statewide 'no' on its...

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Indiana Residents To Vote in $500 Million Steuben County Casino Ballot
May 7, 2026

Indiana Residents To Vote in $500 Million Steuben County Casino Ballot

Steuben County has approved a November 2026 ballot referendum County voters will be asked if they support a casino in town The Northeast Indiana casino concession comes with a one-time $150 million fee The race...

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Connecticut Casino Cheats Face New 5-Year Felony Penalties
May 7, 2026

Connecticut Casino Cheats Face New 5-Year Felony Penalties

Connecticut has officially elevated casino cheating to a Class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines The new law closes long-standing loopholes by extending these strict criminal penalties...

Written by Devin O'Connor