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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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Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania Enticing Customers With Free Slot Play
February 20, 2026

Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania Enticing Customers With Free Slot Play

A new casino is coming to Pennsylvania by way of State College Happy Valley Casino is dishing out free slot play ahead of its spring opening In the coming weeks, State College's Happy Valley will...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Inches Closer With State Assembly Approval
February 20, 2026

Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Inches Closer With State Assembly Approval

Legislation to allow online sports bets in Wisconsin passed the State Assembly The bill would give Wisconsin's native tribes the exclusive rights to online sportsbooks The market might not be attractive to sportsbook bigwigs like...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Northern Virginia Casino Spurs Interest From Las Vegas Heavyweights Caesars, Wynn
February 19, 2026

Northern Virginia Casino Spurs Interest From Las Vegas Heavyweights Caesars, Wynn

If a casino is authorized in Northern Virginia, the head of Caesars says the company would take a look Wynn Resorts has been linked to the project, though nothing concrete has developed Legislation to authorize...

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MGM National Harbor Sphere Would Offset Tax Losses From NFL Commanders Exit
February 19, 2026

MGM National Harbor Sphere Would Offset Tax Losses From NFL Commanders Exit

A Sphere in Maryland would generate a $1.3 billion annual economic impact in Prince George's County EY projects that the MGM National Harbor Sphere would create 7,100 jobs, including 1,250 at the entertainment venue If...

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X Bans Gambling Partnerships, Influencers From Promoting Casinos and Sports Betting
February 19, 2026

X Bans Gambling Partnerships, Influencers From Promoting Casinos and Sports Betting

X is no longer allowing gambling companies to pay users to promote their products or services X allows gambling firms to advertise, but campaigns need preauthorization before launching The nonstop social media advertisements from celebrities...

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Sports Betting Fight Renews in South Carolina, But Effort Faces Long Odds
February 19, 2026

Sports Betting Fight Renews in South Carolina, But Effort Faces Long Odds

Sports betting is once again being reviewed in South Carolina South Carolina is one of only 11 states without legal sports gambling Gov. McMaster remains opposed to new forms of gambling For yet another legislative...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kentucky Soup Kitchen Chef Allegedly Used Nonprofit’s Credit Card to Gamble
February 18, 2026

Kentucky Soup Kitchen Chef Allegedly Used Nonprofit’s Credit Card to Gamble

A former chef at a soup kitchen is alleged to have stolen from the nonprofit A lawsuit alleges that the chef stole more than $3,000 to gamble at a Kentucky racetrack Kentucky has slot-like historical...

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Powerball Launching New Nationwide Lottery Draw Game This Weekend
February 18, 2026

Powerball Launching New Nationwide Lottery Draw Game This Weekend

A sixth game from the Multi-State Lottery Association debuts Feb. 22 Millionaire for Life gives players a nightly chance at winning $1 million a year for life The game's top prize comes with odds of...

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Is Virginia Poised To Become the Ninth State With Legal Online Casino Gambling?
February 18, 2026

Is Virginia Poised To Become the Ninth State With Legal Online Casino Gambling?

The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have passed iGaming legislation Gov. Spanberger wants to form a state gaming commission before more gambling is authorized The Virginia House of Delegates and Senate have both signed...

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Atlantic City Casinos Start 2026 Strong with $213 Million In-Person Gaming Revenue
February 18, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Start 2026 Strong with $213 Million In-Person Gaming Revenue

Atlantic City began 2026 where it left off, with positive in-person casino revenue The New Jersey casino town experienced its best year in more than a decade in 2025 Atlantic City is being threatened by...

Written by Devin O'Connor