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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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Jamaica Doubles Down on Destination Casinos to Assist in Hurricane Recovery
April 20, 2026

Jamaica Doubles Down on Destination Casinos to Assist in Hurricane Recovery

Jamaica is moving forward with large-scale casinos at eligible resorts Jamaica has been home to small gaming rooms for many years Integrated Resort Destinations will bring more slots to the Caribbean As Jamaica continues its...

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Pennsylvania Hits Record $600M Gaming Revenue, but Traditional Casinos Are Fading
April 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Hits Record $600M Gaming Revenue, but Traditional Casinos Are Fading

Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $602.4 million in March March marked the first time in 2026 that monthly GGR topped $600 million Online gaming is fueling the year-over-year revenue gains The Pennsylvania gaming industry continues to...

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Defense Health Agency Flags Gambling As Security Clearance Risk
April 20, 2026

Defense Health Agency Flags Gambling As Security Clearance Risk

The Defense Health Agency is worried that more online gambling outlets are hurting military service members A comprehensive study on gambling problems in the military hasn't been conducted since 2018 The US Defense Health Agency...

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bet365 Launches iGaming and Sportsbook in Michigan Through Tribal Partnership
April 19, 2026

bet365 Launches iGaming and Sportsbook in Michigan Through Tribal Partnership

bet365 is now live in Michigan for sports betting and iGaming The online gaming brand is marketing its platform aggressively through partnerships with the MLB Detroit Tigers and NHL Detroit Red Wings bet365 has officially...

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Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums
April 17, 2026

Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums

A lawmaker in Ohio wants to increase taxes on sportsbooks The proposed 2% sports betting tax hike would help sports venues and K-12 athletics Ohio State Sen. Louis Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has expressed his...

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The Las Vegas Waitress Behind Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Pledge
April 17, 2026

The Las Vegas Waitress Behind Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Pledge

President Trump visited Las Vegas to tout his "No Tax on Tips" policy Trump says Americans finally have a president who believes and supports the working middle class President Trump is tracing his signature 'No...

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Atlantic City Revenue Hits $237M in March—But the Gains Aren’t Shared Equally
April 17, 2026

Atlantic City Revenue Hits $237M in March—But the Gains Aren’t Shared Equally

Atlantic City casinos won $236.6 million from in-person gamblers in March 2026 Only three casinos saw higher revenues: Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean Casino iGaming and online sports betting continue to expand monthly gaming revenue While...

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Police: New Jersey Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Car for Hours
April 17, 2026

Police: New Jersey Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Car for Hours

A New Jersey mom is facing a felony charge in Pennsylvania for leaving her 14-month-old baby in a locked vehicle while she gambled for two hours The mother faces up to seven years in prison...

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Report: Hard Rock Abandons North Jersey Casino Plans Over NYC Concerns
April 17, 2026

Report: Hard Rock Abandons North Jersey Casino Plans Over NYC Concerns

Hard Rock is no longer interested in pursuing a casino in North Jersey The company recently sold its stake in a possible casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack Hard Rock International is no longer interested in...

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Fairfax Residents “Traumatized” by Push for Tysons Casino
April 16, 2026

Fairfax Residents “Traumatized” by Push for Tysons Casino

Fairfax County supervisors continue to express gratitude to the governor for vetoing legislation that would have allowed a casino in Tysons Local government officials say the casino effort "traumatized" residents The Fairfax County Board of...

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