Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2016

8490 stories by Devin O'Connor

Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling
April 22, 2026

Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling

An Alabama state Senate candidate says he'll oppose all gambling measures Terry Waters' May primary opponent is longtime incumbent Greg Albritton Albritton has authored various gaming bills during his time in the Alabama Senate The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino
April 22, 2026

Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino

Delaware North wants to move its New Hampshire charitable casino The Sheraton Nashua, a castle hotel, is targeted for the new casino location The iconic Sheraton Nashua 'castle' hotel is set for a massive transformation...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms
April 22, 2026

Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms

Trump Media has parted ways with Devin Nunes as CEO Trump Media hasn't launched its prediction market six months after announcing Truth Predict Trump Media has lost $6 billion in investor value over the past...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation
April 22, 2026

Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation

Dave & Buster's is accused of running illegal gambling games in South Carolina The lawsuit contends that skill games and redemption games are prohibited in the Palmetto State Dave & Buster's sells more than $1.3...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Approves First-in-US State-Funded App to Fight Gambling Addiction
April 21, 2026

Pennsylvania Approves First-in-US State-Funded App to Fight Gambling Addiction

Pennsylvania has commissioned a mobile app for problem gamblers The forthcoming app will provide 24/7 confidential support for those seeking help Pennsylvania is among the richest gaming states in the country Pennsylvania's General Assembly has...

Written by Devin O'Connor
The Real Gambling Threat? Why ‘Sweepstakes’ Casinos Are Thriving in the Shadow of Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026

The Real Gambling Threat? Why ‘Sweepstakes’ Casinos Are Thriving in the Shadow of Prediction Markets

Prediction markets remain the hot topic in the US gaming industry That could be benefitting sweepstakes casinos from being outlawed through state legislation While Washington and state governors obsess over the legality of election betting,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Vegas Comes to Queens: Resorts World NYC To Debut Live Dealer Table Games
April 21, 2026

Vegas Comes to Queens: Resorts World NYC To Debut Live Dealer Table Games

Resorts World New York City will offer table games beginning April 28 RWNYC is the first casino in downstate New York to have live dealer tables Hard Rock Metropolitan Park and Bally's Bronx aren't likely...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FanDuel vs. DraftKings: The Heated Debate Over New ‘Injury Protection’ Fees
April 21, 2026

FanDuel vs. DraftKings: The Heated Debate Over New ‘Injury Protection’ Fees

FanDuel has debuted a full-game insurance program for player props and parlays Bet Protect+ costs 3% of the bet DraftKings bettors are criticizing its rival's insurance program While FanDuel claims its new Bet Protect+ puts...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Unlikely Audience: Snoop Dogg’s Treasure Island Show Is Rated for Ages 5+
April 20, 2026

Unlikely Audience: Snoop Dogg’s Treasure Island Show Is Rated for Ages 5+

Snoop Dogg will play Treasure Island Resort & Casino in September Snoop will play the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN The show is ages 5+ Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota has just...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Is the Sportsbook Era Over? Why Prediction Markets Are Stealing Betting’s Crown
April 20, 2026

Is the Sportsbook Era Over? Why Prediction Markets Are Stealing Betting’s Crown

Prediction markets are likely poaching play from online sportsbooks Prediction markets continue to face scrutiny for their sports contract trading Prediction markets are aggressively cannibalizing the sports betting industry, with the surging "event trading" craze...

Written by Devin O'Connor