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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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Breeze Airways Snags Atlantic City Airport Slots Following Spirit Grounding
May 4, 2026

Breeze Airways Snags Atlantic City Airport Slots Following Spirit Grounding

Breeze Airways is adding four routes to Atlantic City The announcement comes after embattled airline Spirit closed its operations Spirit was Atlantic City's largest airline Just hours after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on Saturday,...

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Warren Buffett: Prediction Markets and One-Day Options Are ‘Pure Gambling’
May 4, 2026

Warren Buffett: Prediction Markets and One-Day Options Are ‘Pure Gambling’

Warren Buffett dismisses prediction markets and one-day options as pure speculation, not investing. The legendary investor cautioned that modern market activity is driven by a "gambling mood." 'Oracle of Omaha' emphasizes that true investing requires...

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The Odds of Four Powerball Plays Hitting the Jackpot in One Week Are Very Long
May 4, 2026

The Odds of Four Powerball Plays Hitting the Jackpot in One Week Are Very Long

Four Powerball tickets hit the jackpot during the previous two drawings Computing the odds of whether the jackpot will hit is partly based on ticket sales The winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot have hit...

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Macau GGR Holds Strong in April as New Baccarat Side Bets Ease Margin Concerns
May 4, 2026

Macau GGR Holds Strong in April as New Baccarat Side Bets Ease Margin Concerns

Macau casino revenue totaled $2.36 billion in April Macau casinos recently rolled out new side bets on baccarat The side bets increase the casinos' house edge on the game of choice in Macau Macau casinos...

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Tennessee Joins Maine and Indiana in Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos
April 27, 2026

Tennessee Joins Maine and Indiana in Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos

Tennessee has passed legislation to ban online sweepstakes casinos Tennessee, Indiana, and Maine have outlawed sweepstakes casinos in 2026 Sweepstakes casinos use a dual-currency credit system to circumvent gambling laws The sweepstakes casino industry just...

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New Jersey Senator Says ‘We’ve Got a Gun to Our Heads’ With NYC Casinos
April 27, 2026

New Jersey Senator Says ‘We’ve Got a Gun to Our Heads’ With NYC Casinos

Two New Jersey lawmakers have proposed asking state voters to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks are being targeted for casinos Three downstate New York casinos are expected to...

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Online Gambling Blamed for Sharp Rise in Personal Bankruptcy Filings
April 27, 2026

Online Gambling Blamed for Sharp Rise in Personal Bankruptcy Filings

Online gambling could be playing a role in rising personal bankruptcy filings Bankruptcies rose almost 12% in the most recent fiscal year Many sports bettors report problems with their personal finances Is online gambling fueling...

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A New Golfing Destination Is Coming to This Tribal Casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
April 27, 2026

A New Golfing Destination Is Coming to This Tribal Casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The Island Resort & Casino in Michigan is opening a new golf course The Cedar Course will book tee times beginning in July The nine-hole track complements two 18-hole courses at the tribal casino  Michigan's...

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Polymarket Had Trading Contracts on White House Correspondents’ Dinner
April 26, 2026

Polymarket Had Trading Contracts on White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Polymarket was taking trades on what would happen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Neither Trump nor any White House officials were injured in the shooting Polymarket continues to find itself at the center of...

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‘Pillar of Fraud’: Meta Faces Blistering Allegations of Enabling a Global Scam Economy
April 25, 2026

‘Pillar of Fraud’: Meta Faces Blistering Allegations of Enabling a Global Scam Economy

Meta is accused of allowing ads linked to illegal gambling on its tech platforms The Facebook parent claims it works to block ads related to scams on its social media  Meta Platforms is facing a...

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