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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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Iowa Casino Smoking Will Remain, as Legislation Once Again Flutters
January 27, 2026

Iowa Casino Smoking Will Remain, as Legislation Once Again Flutters

Legislation to force casinos in Iowa to extinguish smoking has failed Iowa's casinos can permit tobacco smoking anywhere on their gaming floors, though some designate supposedly smoke-free gaming areas Iowa casinos will likely retain their...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Will Be Retried After NJ Appellate Court Finds Errors
January 27, 2026

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Will Be Retried After NJ Appellate Court Finds Errors

The New Jersey Superior Court has been ordered to reconsider a lawsuit challenging casino smoking in Atlantic City A state appellate court found that a judge had procedural errors in reaching an opinion Atlantic City...

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Pennsylvania Skill Industry Claims iGaming, Not Skill Games, Hurting Brick-and-Mortar
January 27, 2026

Pennsylvania Skill Industry Claims iGaming, Not Skill Games, Hurting Brick-and-Mortar

Proponents of Pennsylvania skill games claim they don't compete with casino slot machines The skill gaming advocates say iGaming is the main reason for in-person casino declines in the commonwealth The Pennsylvania skill gaming industry...

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Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Racetrack to Continue Dealer-Assist Table Games
January 27, 2026

Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Racetrack to Continue Dealer-Assist Table Games

Dealer-assist table games at a Minnesota racino can continue The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling on the stadium table games The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a lower appellate court ruling that...

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Nevada 42nd Healthiest State due to Drug Use
January 26, 2026

Nevada 42nd Healthiest State due to Drug Use

UnitedHealth says Nevada isn't a particularly healthy state Nevada was ranked the 42nd healthiest state New Hampshire is the healthiest state; Louisiana is the least healthy The UnitedHealth Foundation has released its 2025 America's Health...

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Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines
January 26, 2026

Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines

Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for...

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Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License
January 26, 2026

Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License

Legislation in Iowa seeks to force prediction markets to obtain state licenses The licenses would come with hefty costs, including an upfront $10 million fee Prediction markets say their federal regulation supersedes state laws Prediction...

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Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family
January 26, 2026

Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family

Nevada isn't an ideal place to raise a family, a new study finds Education, affordability, and divorce rates were cited for Nevada's poor rank A new survey suggests that Nevada is among the worst places...

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Catawba Nation Petitions North Carolina for State Recognition, Teases Casino Opening
January 24, 2026

Catawba Nation Petitions North Carolina for State Recognition, Teases Casino Opening

The Catawba Nation is seeking state recognition in North Carolina The tribe has operated a casino in North Carolina since 2021 The Catawba Nation has petitioned North Carolina for state recognition, where the federally recognized...

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Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality
January 24, 2026

Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality

Hawaii has no legal form of gambling A state task force is mulling the pros and cons of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming Hawaii is one of only two states, the other being Utah,...

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