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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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Atlantic City Braces for Two Feet of Snow, Casinos Remain Open During Blizzard
February 22, 2026

Atlantic City Braces for Two Feet of Snow, Casinos Remain Open During Blizzard

Atlantic City casinos will remain open during the Sunday-into-Monday blizzard The city is under a state of emergency order Atlantic City is bracing for what could be a historic blizzard, as weather forecasts estimate the...

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Man’s Estate Sues Las Vegas Hotels Alleging He Contracted Legionnaires’ at Resorts
February 21, 2026

Man’s Estate Sues Las Vegas Hotels Alleging He Contracted Legionnaires’ at Resorts

A man's estate is suing two Las Vegas hotels The lawsuit claims the hotels failed to protect the properties from Legionella bacteria The estate of a man who died after visiting Las Vegas and contracting...

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Fairfax Casino Would Generate $29 Million in Annual County Taxes, Consultant Estimates
February 21, 2026

Fairfax Casino Would Generate $29 Million in Annual County Taxes, Consultant Estimates

A casino in Northern Virginia would generate modest tax revenue for Fairfax County A casino would not solve Fairfax County's revenue problem Fairfax continues to seek new revenue sources  A casino in Northern Virginia by...

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National Council on Problem Gambling Has Grave Concerns About Prediction Markets
February 20, 2026

National Council on Problem Gambling Has Grave Concerns About Prediction Markets

The National Council on Problem Gambling wants prediction markets to be 21+ Currently, anyone aged 18 and older can trade contracts on CFTC-licensed prediction markets The NCPG also wants prediction markets to include the 1-800-MY-RESET...

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Caesars Planning Drinks on the Sand With New Atlantic City Beach Bar
February 20, 2026

Caesars Planning Drinks on the Sand With New Atlantic City Beach Bar

Caesars Atlantic City has filed plans to build and open a beach bar Caesars maintains just a 7% share of the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City continues to diversify its attractions with new amenities...

Written by Devin O'Connor