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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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Mega Millions St. Patrick’s Day Jackpot Marks Fourth Major Lottery Win This Year
March 20, 2026

Mega Millions St. Patrick’s Day Jackpot Marks Fourth Major Lottery Win This Year

In less than three months, the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have hit four times The latest jackpot hit came on St. Patrick's Day Mega Millions hit twice in just eight days Mega Millions and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Gambling Bust Uncovers 58 Gallons of Moonshine, Crystal Meth, Cocaine
March 20, 2026

North Carolina Gambling Bust Uncovers 58 Gallons of Moonshine, Crystal Meth, Cocaine

A North Carolina man has been charged with running an illegal gambling house The raid additionally turned up illegal moonshine and a bounty of street drugs, including crystal meth and cocaine The suspect has a...

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Penn Entertainment Sets Opening for $360 Million Hollywood Casino Aurora in Chicagoland
March 20, 2026

Penn Entertainment Sets Opening for $360 Million Hollywood Casino Aurora in Chicagoland

Penn Entertainment plans to open Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24 The landside casino replaces the long-floating Hollywood Aurora riverboat on the Fox River Penn and its landlord remain bullish on their Midwest casinos Penn...

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Polymarket Will Open ‘The Situation Room’ Newsbook on Famed K Street
March 19, 2026

Polymarket Will Open ‘The Situation Room’ Newsbook on Famed K Street

Polymarket will open The Situation Room tomorrow, March 20, in Washington DC The prediction market lounge mimics a sportsbook but focuses on current events and politics The newsbook is located along K Street near the...

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Bill to Elevate Florida Gambling Penalties Could Be Approved During Special Session
March 19, 2026

Bill to Elevate Florida Gambling Penalties Could Be Approved During Special Session

Florida lawmakers could finalize legislation regarding illegal gambling during a special session AG Uthmeier wants first-time offenses for running an illegal gambling house to be a third-degree felony The Florida Gaming Control Commission supports the...

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Stealing Lottery Tickets Is a Really Bad Idea. Here’s the Latest Case of Lotto Loot Gone Bad
March 19, 2026

Stealing Lottery Tickets Is a Really Bad Idea. Here’s the Latest Case of Lotto Loot Gone Bad

A Maryland man is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing lottery tickets The Maryland Lottery assisted police in apprehending the suspect The man reportedly stole over $10,000 in scratch-offs Stealing lottery tickets is among the...

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BREAKING: Location of Polymarket ‘Situation Room’ Detailed
March 19, 2026

BREAKING: Location of Polymarket ‘Situation Room’ Detailed

UPDATE: Our insider says the Polymarket Situation Room will be a pop-up newsbar, located at Proper 21 on K Street (2033 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006) Polymarket is opening a newsbar in Washington, DC...

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Sweepstakes Casinos Secure Major Victory in Massachusetts, as iGaming Bill Shelved
March 18, 2026

Sweepstakes Casinos Secure Major Victory in Massachusetts, as iGaming Bill Shelved

Sweepstakes casinos will remain in Massachusetts after lawmakers folded on iGaming Massachusetts' iGaming bill included a provision to outlaw sweepstakes casinos Sweepstakes casinos operate in a gray area, but facilitate real money casino games Sweepstakes...

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Are Sportsbooks Bluffing About Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Revenue Mandate?
March 18, 2026

Are Sportsbooks Bluffing About Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Revenue Mandate?

Wisconsin lawmakers have agreed to authorize online sports betting The online sports bets must be placed through computer servers on tribal lands Tribes must retain 60% of the gross sports betting revenue Online sports betting...

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Virginia Casino Revenue Hits Record High, as Gov. Spanberger Weighs More Gaming
March 18, 2026

Virginia Casino Revenue Hits Record High, as Gov. Spanberger Weighs More Gaming

Virginia casino revenue reached a new high in February The record gaming action comes as Virginia lawmakers seek additional gaming Gov. Spanberger is undecided on whether she'll sign two gaming bills Virginia's five casinos reported...

Written by Devin O'Connor