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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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Las Vegas Casino Cadence Crossing Announces March 25 Grand Opening
March 10, 2026

Las Vegas Casino Cadence Crossing Announces March 25 Grand Opening

A new casino in Southern Nevada opens on March 25 Boyd Gaming is behind the Cadence Crossing Casino The casino replaces Jokers Wild in Henderson The newest casino in the Las Vegas area will open...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Hampshire Casino Bill Seeks to Extend Nonprofit Gaming Benefits
March 10, 2026

New Hampshire Casino Bill Seeks to Extend Nonprofit Gaming Benefits

New Hampshire's charitable gaming law could soon be amended Charities can currently be a casino's beneficiary for 10 days a year A bill that has cleared the state Senate would reduce the allowable number of...

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Bally’s Marquette Announces Opening Date Following $26.2 Million Inland Transformation
March 10, 2026

Bally’s Marquette Announces Opening Date Following $26.2 Million Inland Transformation

Bally's Marquette will open its new land-based casino on March 13 Bally's Marquette is a $26.2 million brick-and-mortar gaming facility The casino replaces the longtime Casino Queen Marquette riverboat Bally's Marquette will open the doors...

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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Could Be Raised From 18 to 21
March 9, 2026

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Could Be Raised From 18 to 21

Kentucky lawmakers are considering raising the sports betting age Currently, anyone aged 18 and up can bet legally on sports in Kentucky Most states require sports bettors to be 21 or older Kentucky is in...

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Will Referendum on Alabama Lottery, Casinos, and Sports Betting Reach Voters?
March 9, 2026

Will Referendum on Alabama Lottery, Casinos, and Sports Betting Reach Voters?

Bills in Alabama seeking to authorize forms of gambling have stalled The Alabama Constitution needs to be amended to permit any new form of gambling Alabama's tribal casinos only offer electronic-based bingo machines Legislation in...

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As Japan Mulls Second Casino Bidding Round, Prefectures Study IR Feasibility
March 9, 2026

As Japan Mulls Second Casino Bidding Round, Prefectures Study IR Feasibility

Japan is expected to reopen bidding for casinos Several prefectures are studying whether to enter the casino pool It appears that Japan will conduct a second bidding round for the two remaining casino licenses. Whether...

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Nevada Gaming Control Board Reminds Licensees About Cyberattacks and ‘Vishing’
March 9, 2026

Nevada Gaming Control Board Reminds Licensees About Cyberattacks and ‘Vishing’

Nevada is seeing an increase in attempted cyberattacks and phishing State government agencies are reminding businesses and casinos to remain vigilant The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is reminding its licensees to stay vigilant in...

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The Fairfax Casino Bill in Virginia Will Likely Pass. County Officials Say It’s All for Nothing
March 9, 2026

The Fairfax Casino Bill in Virginia Will Likely Pass. County Officials Say It’s All for Nothing

The chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors says the county might not conduct a competitive bid for a casino even if state lawmakers authorize the county to have a casino Fairfax homeowners and...

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Georgia Lawmakers Again Refuse to Allow Voters to Decide Sports Betting Fate
March 8, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Again Refuse to Allow Voters to Decide Sports Betting Fate

Sports betting in Georgia has been rejected once again Georgia is among only 10 states without legal sports gambling Georgia will remain clear of legal sports betting for at least another year after state lawmakers...

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, National Agency Seeks to Implement Healthcare Treatment
March 6, 2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, National Agency Seeks to Implement Healthcare Treatment

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual campaign put on by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in Washington, DC. The NCPG says Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign that...

Written by Devin O'Connor