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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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A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County
January 21, 2026

A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County

Legislation seeks to permit a casino in Northern Virginia The casino bill would designate Fairfax County, specifically, Tysons, for casino gambling For a fourth year in a row, legislation in Virginia has been introduced to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Another Record, 2025 Revenue Almost $6.8 Billion
January 21, 2026

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Another Record, 2025 Revenue Almost $6.8 Billion

Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6.79 billion in 2025 Pennsylvania gaming numbers have grown each year for half a decade The Pennsylvania gaming industry set an annual revenue record in 2025. It marked the fifth consecutive...

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Jordan Addison Case Dismissed as State Declines Prosecution of Hard Rock Incident
January 21, 2026

Jordan Addison Case Dismissed as State Declines Prosecution of Hard Rock Incident

A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Florida State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Susan Lopez is declining...

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Fort Wayne Casino Would Bring Region ‘Long-Term Value,’ Says Economic Study
January 21, 2026

Fort Wayne Casino Would Bring Region ‘Long-Term Value,’ Says Economic Study

A study suggests a casino in Fort Wayne would be a net positive for the regional economy Indiana lawmakers continue to mull casino legislation to permit a gaming resort in Allen County or elsewhere An...

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Santa Anita Wants its Historical Horse Racing Machines Back, Sues California DOJ
January 21, 2026

Santa Anita Wants its Historical Horse Racing Machines Back, Sues California DOJ

Santa Anita Park is suing the California DOJ for seizing its historical horse racing machines The California DOJ plans to demolish the betting machines, unless a court orders otherwise Santa Anita Park has filed a...

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North Dakota Man Has No Recollection of Stabbing Woman Dead in Tribal Casino Hotel
January 20, 2026

North Dakota Man Has No Recollection of Stabbing Woman Dead in Tribal Casino Hotel

A North Dakota man says he doesn't remember stabbing a woman to death The homicide allegedly occurred inside a Sky Dancer Casino & Resort hotel room A North Dakota man who police believe stabbed a...

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants Health Insurance to Cover Gambling Problems
January 20, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants Health Insurance to Cover Gambling Problems

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul wants health insurance companies to pay for problem gambling treatment No state benefits more from online sports betting in terms of tax revenue than New York New York Gov. Kathy Hochul...

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Seemingly Made-Up — But True — Facts Behind Indiana’s Improbable College Football Championship
January 20, 2026

Seemingly Made-Up — But True — Facts Behind Indiana’s Improbable College Football Championship

The Indiana Hoosiers weren't supposed to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Against all odds, Curt Cignetti scripted a true story seemingly out of a movie The Indiana Hoosiers completed the perfect college football...

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Billionaire Mike Repole Seeks to Protect Racehorses Through Industry Lawsuit
January 20, 2026

Billionaire Mike Repole Seeks to Protect Racehorses Through Industry Lawsuit

Mike Repole says his efforts to improve the welfare of racehorses have been unfruitful As a result, he claims he's left with no other choice but to bring legal action against the industry Billionaire Mike...

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After Folding on Casinos, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Turns to ‘Wellness Tourism’
January 20, 2026

After Folding on Casinos, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Turns to ‘Wellness Tourism’

The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand is pitching wellness tourism The party was previously behind an effort to bring casinos to Thailand The 2025 political crisis in Thailand that resulted in Paetongtarn Shinawatra being forcibly...

Written by Devin O'Connor