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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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Caesars Atlantic City Opening All-New Beach Club This Summer
May 7, 2026

Caesars Atlantic City Opening All-New Beach Club This Summer

Caesars Atlantic City will open the Caesars Beach Club this summer This oceanside beach club will be for R&R in the day and vibrant nightlife once the sun sets Caesars is seeking to regain market...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FBI Raids Office of Virginia’s Self-Proclaimed ‘Casino Queen’ – Feds Target Top Lawmaker in Shocking Sweep
May 7, 2026

FBI Raids Office of Virginia’s Self-Proclaimed ‘Casino Queen’ – Feds Target Top Lawmaker in Shocking Sweep

Sen. Louise Lucas—the ‘Casino Queen’—claims the FBI raid is a "political hit" for her leading a redistricting plan that could flip four GOP seats. While Lucas blames the current administration, federal sources indicate the corruption...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Parlay Finder Launches B2B Integration: Aiming to Become the ‘Expedia of Sports Betting’
May 6, 2026

Parlay Finder Launches B2B Integration: Aiming to Become the ‘Expedia of Sports Betting’

Odditt is transitioning its technology into the B2B space with the launch of a new commercial sports betting product The service aims to enhance parlay wagers by integrating "storytelling" elements and contextual statistics directly into...

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Atlantic City’s $1.1B Tax Contribution: Report Shows How the Casino Industry is Fueling New Jersey’s Economy
May 6, 2026

Atlantic City’s $1.1B Tax Contribution: Report Shows How the Casino Industry is Fueling New Jersey’s Economy

Stockton University says Atlantic City casinos remain a key factor in the New Jersey economy About one in three employed people living in Atlantic City works at one of the nine casino resorts Gaming generated...

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Missouri Sports Betting Tax Hike Rejected as Casino Smoking Ban Faces Long Odds
May 6, 2026

Missouri Sports Betting Tax Hike Rejected as Casino Smoking Ban Faces Long Odds

Missouri's 10% sports betting tax on gross revenue will remain Legislation proposing increasing the state's tax on sportsbooks to 34% fails In related Missouri gaming news, a proposal to end casino smoking is unlikely Missouri...

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Kalshi Preempts New Legislation with Expanded Customer Protections
May 6, 2026

Kalshi Preempts New Legislation with Expanded Customer Protections

Kalshi has unveiled new consumer protections The safeguards are designed to better block underage access The tools come amid much federal scrutiny in DC In response to growing federal scrutiny and impending congressional regulations, Kalshi...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Limitless Markets Submits CFTC Proposal for 5-Minute Digital Asset Event Contracts
May 5, 2026

Limitless Markets Submits CFTC Proposal for 5-Minute Digital Asset Event Contracts

Cayman Island Headquartered Limitless Markets says it specializes in short-term financial trading The prediction market offers trading on the price of bitcoin every five minutes Limitless is seeking CFTC approval A cryptocurrency-based prediction market hosted...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Stop Buying Lottery Tickets and Invest Instead
May 5, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Stop Buying Lottery Tickets and Invest Instead

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says middle-class Americans shouldn't be playing the lottery Bessent says many Americans should rethink their "get-rich-quick" mindsets United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Americans to abandon get-rich-quick habits like...

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Dulles Airport Casino Project Proposed Following Veto in Tysons
May 5, 2026

Dulles Airport Casino Project Proposed Following Veto in Tysons

A real estate developer in Northern Virginia is considering Herndon for a casino Herndon is located just miles from Washington Dulles International Airport Fairfax County and local governments remain opposed to casinos Local officials in...

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DC Council Weighs Pros and Cons of Legalizing iGaming in the District
May 5, 2026

DC Council Weighs Pros and Cons of Legalizing iGaming in the District

DC is considering legislation to authorize iGaming The nation's capital is currently home to only online sports betting The Council of the District of Columbia heard testimony on Monday regarding the economic and societal impacts...

Written by Devin O'Connor