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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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Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Bring Casino to Fairfax County
February 25, 2026

Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Bring Casino to Fairfax County

A bill to allow a casino in Fairfax County continues to make headway Local voters would have the final say on a casino in Northern Virginia Caesars and Wynn have expressed interest in the opportunity...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Indiana Senate Clear Bill to Bring New Casino to Fort Wayne
February 25, 2026

Indiana Senate Clear Bill to Bring New Casino to Fort Wayne

Casino legislation in Indiana seeks to allow a new gaming resort in Allen, DeKalb, or Steuben County Full House Resorts is no longer interested in running its Rising Star Casino in Ohio County The Indiana...

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Florida Gambling Helpline Sees Sharp Increase of Calls Since Start of Online Sports Betting
February 25, 2026

Florida Gambling Helpline Sees Sharp Increase of Calls Since Start of Online Sports Betting

Responsible gaming experts in Florida say they're fielding more calls since sports betting restarted Hard Rock Bet is the only legal online sports betting platform in Florida Unregulated websites and apps continue to target Floridians...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Donald Trump Previews State of the Union, Insights Could Help Prediction Market Traders
February 24, 2026

President Donald Trump Previews State of the Union, Insights Could Help Prediction Market Traders

Prediction market traders are buying and selling shares of what Trump might say tonight The State of the Union has resulted in more than $10 million in trading volume on Polymarket and Predict Trump, as...

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Will Arkansas Approve DraftKings and FanDuel Online Sportsbook Applications?
February 24, 2026

Will Arkansas Approve DraftKings and FanDuel Online Sportsbook Applications?

DraftKings and FanDuel have applied for Arkansas sports betting access The sportsbook leaders are seeking online sportsbook concessions Arkansas mandates that 51% of an online sportsbook's revenue remain with the tethered casino Sportsbook giants DraftKings...

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Reno’s Grand Sierra Spending Nearly $15 Million to Overhaul Aqua Golf Range
February 24, 2026

Reno’s Grand Sierra Spending Nearly $15 Million to Overhaul Aqua Golf Range

Grand Sierra Resort has proposed investing $14.7 million to redevelop its golf driving range Grand Sierra is amid a two-stage expansion that is projected to cost approximately $1 billion The Grand Sierra Resort wants to...

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Saracen Casino Event Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Books 13-Time Grammy Winner John Legend
February 24, 2026

Saracen Casino Event Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Books 13-Time Grammy Winner John Legend

John Legend is coming to Central Arkansas in June Legend is booked for the new Saracen Casino Resort Event Center Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, AR, will open its more than 1,500-seat concert hall...

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Affidavit: CT Police Chief Stole Informant Money and Toy Drive Funds to Gamble
February 23, 2026

Affidavit: CT Police Chief Stole Informant Money and Toy Drive Funds to Gamble

A former police chief is accused of stealing $81,500 to cover gambling debts The allegedly stolen money  was to pay informants to help police arrest drug dealers Connecticut is home to online casinos and sports...

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Ohio Man Wins $3.5 Million Lottery Jackpot After Playing Same Numbers for Decades
February 23, 2026

Ohio Man Wins $3.5 Million Lottery Jackpot After Playing Same Numbers for Decades

An Ohio man who played the same lottery numbers for 22 years finally won big The anonymous winner claimed a $3.5 million prize on Classic Lotto In other lottery news, the nation's newest interstate game...

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Blizzard Conditions Shutter Rhode Island, New Hampshire Casinos, Modify Operations Elsewhere
February 23, 2026

Blizzard Conditions Shutter Rhode Island, New Hampshire Casinos, Modify Operations Elsewhere

A powerful winter storm is causing chaos up and down the Northeast Several casinos have closed in Rhode Island and New Hampshire Casinos in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine remain open Blizzard warnings and...

Written by Devin O'Connor