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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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Prosecutors: Minnesota Woman Stole $1.2M To Fund Pull-Tab Habit
April 13, 2026

Prosecutors: Minnesota Woman Stole $1.2M To Fund Pull-Tab Habit

A Minnesota woman allegedly stole $1.2 million from her employer Federal prosecutors believe the defendant gambled much of the ill-gotten funds on pull-tabs Pull-tabs in Minnesota primarily benefit charitable organizations Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Georgia Governor Hopeful Uses Casinos to Court Blue Vote
April 13, 2026

Georgia Governor Hopeful Uses Casinos to Court Blue Vote

The leading Democratic candidate in the Georgia gubernatorial election supports casino gambling Keisha Lance Bottoms thinks casino tax revenue could provide universal pre-schooling programs Georgians would first need to approve of casinos through a statewide...

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Issuing Regulatory Authority Demand
April 11, 2026

Virginia Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Issuing Regulatory Authority Demand

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has made it abundantly clear that she won't sign legislation authorizing additional gambling in the commonwealth unless lawmakers first approve and allocate funding for the creation of an independent gaming...

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Congress Demands Answers From CFTC Over Insider Trading on Iran War
April 10, 2026

Congress Demands Answers From CFTC Over Insider Trading on Iran War

US Rep. Torres wants the CFTC to probe Polymarket trading related to the US-Iran ceasefire Newly formed trading accounts on Polymarket made $550K in profits on the ceasefire deal Prediction markets continue to face insider...

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Caesars Expands To Oklahoma With Tribal Operator Partnership
April 10, 2026

Caesars Expands To Oklahoma With Tribal Operator Partnership

Harrah's Oklahoma is open in Chandler The tribal casino is a joint partnership between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Caesars Entertainment Chandler marks Caesars Entertainment's first property in the Sooner State Caesars Entertainment has...

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Here’s Why Northern Virginia Casino Bill Was Vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger
April 10, 2026

Here’s Why Northern Virginia Casino Bill Was Vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Virginia Gov. Spanberger has vetoed the Fairfax County casino bill The local government in the Northern Virginia county never asked for casino privileges On Thursday, April 9, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed legislation that...

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Wisconsin Aims For ‘Equitable Model’ for Tribal Online Sports Betting
April 10, 2026

Wisconsin Aims For ‘Equitable Model’ for Tribal Online Sports Betting

Online sports betting is now legal in Wisconsin Online sportsbooks are reserved for tribal nations with Class III gaming compacts Gov. Evers wants to ensure that all tribes benefit from mobile sports gambling Wisconsin Gov....

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Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel in $65 Million Renovation
April 9, 2026

Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel in $65 Million Renovation

MotorCity Casino Hotel is beginning a $65 million update The bulk of the money will be spent on refreshing the property's hotel rooms and suites Billionaire Marian Ilitch owns the Detroit casino Detroit's MotorCity Casino...

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Trump Pitches “No Tax on Tips” in Vegas as Gamblers Query Deductions
April 9, 2026

Trump Pitches “No Tax on Tips” in Vegas as Gamblers Query Deductions

President Trump is set to visit Las Vegas on April 19 His visit comes a day after Tax Day Trump is expected to promote his No Tax on Tips policy President Donald Trump will travel...

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Atlantic City Casino Profits Drop in 2025 As Bally’s Posts Operating Loss
April 9, 2026

Atlantic City Casino Profits Drop in 2025 As Bally’s Posts Operating Loss

Atlantic City casino profits were down in 2025 Bally's reported a gross operating loss, causing further concern for the future of the Boardwalk resort Borgata maintained its dominance in the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic...

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