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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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Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood
January 23, 2026

Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood

Prediction market Polymarket has event contracts involving its competitors One Polymarket contract asks when Kalshi will cease facilitating sports event trades in Massachusetts Polymarket, a leader in the prediction market (PM) space outside of the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation
January 23, 2026

Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are teaming up Deal brings four tribal casino hotels under the Wyndham Rewards umbrella Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is upping its bet on casino resorts through...

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Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent
January 23, 2026

Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent

Online gambling and sports betting continue to find favor in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians are gambling online at unprecedented levels, Penn State reports New research from Penn State University finds that Pennsylvanians are gambling online at record...

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If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered
January 23, 2026

If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered

Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County's Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter...

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Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
January 23, 2026

Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges

Police allege a man staying at Bally's Dover was trafficking a woman for commercial sex purposes Police say a bounty of illegal drugs was found in the man's casino hotel room Police in Delaware say...

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CLAIMED: $1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Hit on Christmas Eve Redeemed in Arkansas
January 22, 2026

CLAIMED: $1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Hit on Christmas Eve Redeemed in Arkansas

The winner of the $1.87 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward in Arkansas The winner's identity will remain anonymous for three years, as permitted by state law The winner chose the one-time cash option of...

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Study: Celebrity Endorsements Not Always a Good Bet for Gambling Brands
January 22, 2026

Study: Celebrity Endorsements Not Always a Good Bet for Gambling Brands

Sports stars and professional gamblers are most appropriate to promote online gambling brands, a new study finds Reality television stars and actors are less effective at promoting gambling Gambling is more widespread and accepted than...

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Nathan’s Famous, Host of July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest, Sold to Chinese Company
January 22, 2026

Nathan’s Famous, Host of July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest, Sold to Chinese Company

Nathan's Famous has been sold to a Chinese-owned company based in Virginia Nathan's hosts the annual July 4th hot dog eating contest on Coney Island Nathan's Famous, the iconic hot dog purveyor that puts on...

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Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill
January 22, 2026

Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill

Dina Titus continues to advocate for the restoration of the gambling deduction to 100% The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the federal tax write-off to 90% Nevada's congressional delegation continues to advocate that a tax...

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Macau Problem Gambling Surges After Casinos Pivoted From VIP to General Public
January 22, 2026

Macau Problem Gambling Surges After Casinos Pivoted From VIP to General Public

Macau is seeing more people than ever seeking help for their gambling disorders A record number of people self-excluded from casinos in 2025 Macau is experiencing a rise in problem gambling. The increase in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor