Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2016

8719 stories by Devin O'Connor

Flock License Plate Readers Lead Missouri Police to Suspects in $151K Casino Heist
October 27, 2026

Flock License Plate Readers Lead Missouri Police to Suspects in $151K Casino Heist

Missouri authorities have praised the state's Flock license plate reader network for enabling the swift capture of two suspects involved in the theft of more than $151,000 from a Buchanan County gaming property on Sunday...

Written by Devin O'Connor
No Bonuses, No Prop Bets, No VIP Programs: Pennsylvania Bill Targets Online Gambling
October 27, 2026

No Bonuses, No Prop Bets, No VIP Programs: Pennsylvania Bill Targets Online Gambling

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have introduced legislation designed to better regulate the state's rapidly growing online gambling sector through enhanced consumer protection measures. A DraftKings Sportsbook advertisement is seen on the rail platform of the 15th...

Written by Devin O'Connor
National Council on Problem Gambling Names Interim Director Amid Prediction Market Crisis
October 26, 2026

National Council on Problem Gambling Names Interim Director Amid Prediction Market Crisis

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has brought in a governance and strategic consulting firm to help navigate an internal crisis sparked by its controversial decision to embrace prediction markets. Charles H. Jeffers II...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Graffiti on Bally’s Chicago Hotel Tower Points to Paused Construction Site
October 26, 2026

Graffiti on Bally’s Chicago Hotel Tower Points to Paused Construction Site

When construction on the 34-story Bally's Chicago hotel tower ground to a halt on Aug. 9, the abandoned worksite quickly became a blank canvas. More than two months later, massive graffiti tags still line the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Betting on the Fairway: How Tribal Casinos Won Big in Golfweek’s Latest Rankings
October 26, 2026

Betting on the Fairway: How Tribal Casinos Won Big in Golfweek’s Latest Rankings

Golfweek's 2026 ranking of top casino golf courses once again highlights Native American tribes' commitment to world-class championship golf destinations. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club's Saguaro Course is ranked No. 6 on Golfweek's top 50 casino golf...

Written by Devin O'Connor
DraftKings, FanDuel Targeted in Louisiana Lawsuit Alleging AI-Driven Gambling Exploitation
October 26, 2026

DraftKings, FanDuel Targeted in Louisiana Lawsuit Alleging AI-Driven Gambling Exploitation

A Louisiana lawsuit accuses DraftKings and FanDuel of using tech-driven data on their mobile sports betting apps to deliberately target and exploit problem gamblers. FanDuel and DraftKings have been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Warns Prediction Markets Pose Insider Intelligence Threat
October 23, 2026

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Warns Prediction Markets Pose Insider Intelligence Threat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formally banned U.S. military personnel and defense employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that insider betting poses severe national security risks. US Secretary of War...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Resorts World NYC Opens VIP ‘International Room’ with Private Salons and High-Limit Tables
October 23, 2026

Resorts World NYC Opens VIP ‘International Room’ with Private Salons and High-Limit Tables

Seeking to capture high-stakes regional play, Resorts World New York City has opened the International Room, a newly dedicated high-limit space featuring private salons and elevated table games. Players in Resorts World New York City's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Encore Boston Harbor Accuses Unions of Ignoring Proposal; Teamsters, UNITE HERE Push Back
October 23, 2026

Encore Boston Harbor Accuses Unions of Ignoring Proposal; Teamsters, UNITE HERE Push Back

Encore Boston Harbor and its two workers' unions—Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26—agree on one point: they want to end the strike approaching Day 50 as quickly as possible. However, the two sides...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Philadelphia Police Search for Armed Robbers Who Ambushed Woman at Live! Casino
October 23, 2026

Philadelphia Police Search for Armed Robbers Who Ambushed Woman at Live! Casino

Philadelphia police are searching for armed suspects who ambushed a woman in the parking garage of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is pictured in a file photograph taken on Aug....

Written by Devin O'Connor