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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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China Embassy’s Gambling Warning Sparks Debate Over Alleged Suicide Story
February 16, 2026

China Embassy’s Gambling Warning Sparks Debate Over Alleged Suicide Story

China is warning its people not to gamble overseas The CPC cited a gambler's recent suicide in Singapore, though no media or police report has detailed such an incident In 2017, China imprisoned 19 employees...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Senate Democrats Demand CFTC Chair Selig Reverse Prediction Markets Support
February 16, 2026

Senate Democrats Demand CFTC Chair Selig Reverse Prediction Markets Support

Senate Democrats want CFTC Chair Selig to reconsider rewriting the independent federal agency's regulations regarding sports event contracts Selig appears intent on solidifying prediction markets' ability to offer trading contracts involving sporting outcomes On Friday,...

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What Is Chumba Casino? Questions Arise After Chumba Car Wins Daytona 500
February 16, 2026

What Is Chumba Casino? Questions Arise After Chumba Car Wins Daytona 500

The Chumba Casino car won the Daytona 500 on Sunday Driven by Tyler Reddick, the No. 45 car is a part of Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Chumba is an online sweepstakes casino that has caused...

Written by Devin O'Connor
United Brothel Workers Seek Historic Nevada Contract To Protect Sex Workers
February 15, 2026

United Brothel Workers Seek Historic Nevada Contract To Protect Sex Workers

Sex workers at a Nevada brothel want to unionize Nevada is the only state where prostitution is legal in certain counties Prostitution is not legal in Las Vegas The newly formed United Brothel Workers is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Skill Games Bill Advances After Senate Approval
February 14, 2026

Virginia Skill Games Bill Advances After Senate Approval

Legislation to legalize and regulate skill games has passed the Virginia Senate Gov. Abigail Spanberger is cautious about additional gaming in the commonwealth Critics say they put gambling on every street corner increasing gambling addiction...

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BREAKING: Police Seek Suspect Who Struck Trooper While Fleeing Encore Boston Harbor
February 13, 2026

BREAKING: Police Seek Suspect Who Struck Trooper While Fleeing Encore Boston Harbor

A suspect fleeing police allegedly struck a state trooper as they drove off at a high rate of speed Police say the person of interest was reportedly carrying a weapon on the casino floor Police...

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Malls Are Dying, Casinos Are Thriving. This JCPenney Is Being Targeted for Gambling
February 13, 2026

Malls Are Dying, Casinos Are Thriving. This JCPenney Is Being Targeted for Gambling

A former JCPenney at the Macon Mall could become a casino The casino is dependent on Georgia legalizing commercial casinos The pathway to casinos in the Peach State could take years The enclosed shopping mall...

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Should Casinos Intercept Delinquent Child Support? Mississippi Thinks So
February 13, 2026

Should Casinos Intercept Delinquent Child Support? Mississippi Thinks So

Mississippi casinos and sportsbooks will likely soon need to conduct delinquent child support checks before issuing W-2G IRS forms and major wins to gamblers There are currently 17 states that require gaming operators to intercept...

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Mid-Atlantic Becoming iGaming Mecca, as Maryland Joins Virginia in Considering Online Casinos
February 13, 2026

Mid-Atlantic Becoming iGaming Mecca, as Maryland Joins Virginia in Considering Online Casinos

Maryland is the latest Mid-Atlantic state to consider iGaming Virginia is also reviewing an online casino bill Four Mid-Atlantic states already have regulated online casinos The Mid-Atlantic is already an iGaming hub, with online casinos...

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Indiana Casino Relocation Bill Progresses in Senate, But Host of Possible Amendments Remain
February 12, 2026

Indiana Casino Relocation Bill Progresses in Senate, But Host of Possible Amendments Remain

Legislation to allow a casino in Northeast Indiana continues to gather support Full House Resorts wants to shutter its Rising Sun casino in favor of the northeast Legislation in Indiana to permit the relocation of...

Written by Devin O'Connor