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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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North Carolina GOP Power Player Urges Casino Bill Rejection
April 8, 2026

North Carolina GOP Power Player Urges Casino Bill Rejection

Bob Luddy is asking lawmakers in North Carolina to reject casino campaign money The influential business owner is also asking lawmakers to fold on casino legislation A prominent Republican businessman in North Carolina is voicing...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sweepstakes Casino Among Top Donors for Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign
April 8, 2026

Sweepstakes Casino Among Top Donors for Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

A sweepstakes casino company has donated $30,000 to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's 2026 gubernatorial campaign Tuberville hopes to depart Congress for the governor's office in Alabama Tuberville is the betting front-runner for the Republican Primary in...

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Masters Odds: Poor Iron Play And Time Away Lengthens Scottie Scheffler Odds
April 7, 2026

Masters Odds: Poor Iron Play And Time Away Lengthens Scottie Scheffler Odds

The Masters tees off this Thursday Scottie Scheffler is again the betting favorite, though his odds are a bit longer in 2026 Sports betting remains illegal in Georgia, but that isn't stopping prediction markets Scottie...

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Pennsylvania Skill Game Bill Proposes Guardrails for Slot-Like Machines
April 7, 2026

Pennsylvania Skill Game Bill Proposes Guardrails for Slot-Like Machines

Legislation in Pennsylvania proposes consumer protections for skill games Skill games remain unregulated and untaxed in the commonwealth An estimated 70K skill games are operating across Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is expected to soon rule...

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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Set To Increase To 21 As Prediction Markets Tax Looms
April 7, 2026

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Set To Increase To 21 As Prediction Markets Tax Looms

Sports betting in Kentucky is expected to soon become 21+ Fixed-odds wagering on live horse racing is also likely DraftKings and FanDuel dominate the Kentucky sports betting market Big changes are highly likely to be...

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UPDATE: New Details on Powerball Jackpot Win in Delaware
April 7, 2026

UPDATE: New Details on Powerball Jackpot Win in Delaware

UPDATE (April 8, 8 am): The Delaware Lottery says the winning ticket was sold at the Acme in Middletown, located at 460 E. Main Street.  "We're incredibly excited to see a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket sold...

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee Evacuated After Rooftop Fire
April 6, 2026

Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee Evacuated After Rooftop Fire

The Potawatomi Casino was evacuated on Monday due to a fire Reports say the rooftop blaze originated in an HVAC unit The fire did not impact hotel operations The gaming floor at Potawatomi Casino Hotel...

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Amnesty International: Cambodia Doing Nothing On Casino Human Rights Abuses
April 6, 2026

Amnesty International: Cambodia Doing Nothing On Casino Human Rights Abuses

Cambodian casinos received new licenses in December despite allegations of human rights abuses Cambodian scam centers and casinos have been linked to the state government The government is doing little to nothing in Cambodia to...

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‘SNL’ Pokes Fun at Prediction Markets That Allow People to Gamble on Just About Everything
April 6, 2026

‘SNL’ Pokes Fun at Prediction Markets That Allow People to Gamble on Just About Everything

"SNL" took a jab at Kalshi and prediction markets on Saturday night An impersonated Charles Barkley says he's betting on what he'll say during the show "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday night poked fun at...

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Will The Next Governor of South Carolina Embrace Casino Gambling?
April 6, 2026

Will The Next Governor of South Carolina Embrace Casino Gambling?

South Carolina will elect its next governor in November 2026 Gaming proponents hope the next governor is more willing to embrace casinos Gov. Henry McMaster is a staunch opponent of gambling South Carolina is one...

Written by Devin O'Connor