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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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Fairfax Casino Bill Will Soon Head to Gov. Spanberger Despite County Opposition
March 5, 2026

Fairfax Casino Bill Will Soon Head to Gov. Spanberger Despite County Opposition

Legislation in Virginia to allow a casino in Fairfax County has cleared both legislative chambers The House and Senate versions differ slightly, pushing the Fairfax casino bill to a conference committee Fairfax residents are seemingly...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Online Casino Bills Advance in What Would Have Been a Most Unlikely iGaming State a Decade Ago
March 5, 2026

Virginia Online Casino Bills Advance in What Would Have Been a Most Unlikely iGaming State a Decade Ago

The Virginia House and Senate have approved iGaming The differing chamber bills are expected to lead to a conference committee Is Virginia poised to become the ninth state to legalize iGaming? State lawmakers in both...

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Two Teens Plead Guilty to Osage Casino Shooting That Injured Two, Killed Dog
March 4, 2026

Two Teens Plead Guilty to Osage Casino Shooting That Injured Two, Killed Dog

Two teens have been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for a 2025 Oklahoma casino shooting The teens admitted to opening fire, injuring two people who survived their wounds A service dog died during...

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Powerball Jackpot Hits in Arkansas for Second Time in Less Than 70 Days
March 4, 2026

Powerball Jackpot Hits in Arkansas for Second Time in Less Than 70 Days

The Powerball jackpot hit in Arkansas on Dec. 24 and March 2 The March 2 winner won the jackpot worth $250.8 million The Powerball jackpot has hit again in Arkansas. Following the historic Dec. 24...

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New York City Casino Hopefuls Spent Millions Lobbying Government Officials
March 4, 2026

New York City Casino Hopefuls Spent Millions Lobbying Government Officials

Lobbying firms in NYC made millions from casino hopefuls in 2025 Four of the top 10 lobbying spenders were entities behind downstate New York casino bids Last year's competitive bid for the three downstate New...

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Northeast Indiana Casino Bill Becomes Law. Do Any of the Three Counties Want The Casino?
March 4, 2026

Northeast Indiana Casino Bill Becomes Law. Do Any of the Three Counties Want The Casino?

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed a casino bill The legislation qualifies Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties for casino considerations Only one of the counties could open a casino The Northeast Indiana casino bill has...

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Mississippi Casino Guest Yanked From His Bed Files Lawsuit
March 3, 2026

Mississippi Casino Guest Yanked From His Bed Files Lawsuit

Mississippi's Silver Slipper Casino is named in a lawsuit for a March 2025 incident The plaintiff claims he was wrongfully trespassed and arrested from his casino hotel room Police were called to the incident A...

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Is Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Supported by the Voting Public?
March 3, 2026

Is Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Supported by the Voting Public?

Legislation in Wisconsin would give tribes exclusive control of online sports betting Commercial sportsbooks say they aren't interested in facilitating tribal sports betting because 60% of the revenue would need to stay with the compacted...

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Your Doctor Asks About Alcohol and Tobacco Use. Should They Also Be Asking About Gambling?
March 3, 2026

Your Doctor Asks About Alcohol and Tobacco Use. Should They Also Be Asking About Gambling?

Should a primary care doctor be asking about gambling? The National Council on Problem Gambling thinks so Gambling participation in the United States is at a record level. While tobacco use and alcohol consumption are...

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Nevada Federal Court Ruling Suggests States Have Prediction Market Powers
March 3, 2026

Nevada Federal Court Ruling Suggests States Have Prediction Market Powers

A recent ruling by a federal judge suggests states have certain prediction market powers Gaming attorneys believe the controversy could reach the US Supreme Court With the federal regulatory environment surrounding prediction markets in flux,...

Written by Devin O'Connor