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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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Indiana’s Wayne County Stakes $30K Bet on Casino Development
January 6, 2026

Indiana’s Wayne County Stakes $30K Bet on Casino Development

Economic leaders in Wayne County, IN, want to be considered for a casino Indiana lawmakers are reviewing two pieces of legislation related to casino locations Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that could authorize a 14th...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Long-Delayed Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Project Back on Track
January 6, 2026

Long-Delayed Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Project Back on Track

Encore Boston Harbor will build additional hotel rooms The casino will help pay for a commuter rail stop in Everett Encore Boston Harbor has been mulling an expansion across the Mystic River in Everett for...

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Will Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Be Extinguished in 2026? Advocates Seek Ban
January 6, 2026

Will Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Be Extinguished in 2026? Advocates Seek Ban

Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania continue to seek a casino smoking ban Republicans have largely sided with the casinos on claims that a smoking ban would lead to job cuts Today marks the start of the...

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Florida Gaming Regulator Doubles Down on Illegal Gambling Raids
January 6, 2026

Florida Gaming Regulator Doubles Down on Illegal Gambling Raids

Florida gaming regulators seized more than $14 million from illegal gambling businesses in 2025 The state also confiscated 6,725 unregulated gambling machines last year The countless illegal gambling rooms across Florida have been put on...

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Will More Casinos Come to Virginia in 2026? The Odds Aren’t Good
January 5, 2026

Will More Casinos Come to Virginia in 2026? The Odds Aren’t Good

It's unlikely that Virginia will authorize additional casinos in 2026 Virginia has five licensed casinos in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville, and Petersburg Once among the most limited gaming states, Virginia has embraced new forms of...

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This Massachusetts Casino Is Luring Late-Night Players With Midnight Happy Hours
January 5, 2026

This Massachusetts Casino Is Luring Late-Night Players With Midnight Happy Hours

First Light Casino in Massachusetts has expanded its hours The casino is running midnight specials three days a week First Light, a Native casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, is seeking to become a late-night hangout by...

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Washington Tribal Casino Falling Death Ruled an Accident
January 5, 2026

Washington Tribal Casino Falling Death Ruled an Accident

A man's December 20 death at a Washington tribal casino was ruled an accident The man fell several stories after breaking through a glass partition A man who fell to his death last month inside...

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Bloomberg: Casinos are Bad Bets for Cities, Including New York
January 5, 2026

Bloomberg: Casinos are Bad Bets for Cities, Including New York

Bloomberg's op-ed team believes New York is making a bad bet on downstate casinos The editorial opines that casinos don't deliver on their economic promises The Bloomberg Editorial Board is speaking out against the forthcoming arrival...

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Bally’s Chicago Finally Pays Gambler Who Claims Slot Win Was Delayed Over Immigration Status
January 4, 2026

Bally’s Chicago Finally Pays Gambler Who Claims Slot Win Was Delayed Over Immigration Status

Bally's Chicago took more than a week to pay a gambler's slot mmachine jackpot The issue was regarding his immigration status Bally's Chicago has finally made good on a $1,250 slot machine win that hit...

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Minnesota Police: Youth Softball Treasurer Stole $110K, Withdrew Cash at Casinos
January 2, 2026

Minnesota Police: Youth Softball Treasurer Stole $110K, Withdrew Cash at Casinos

A former treasurer of a youth softball league allegedly stole money by using casino ATMs A lawsuit claims the treasurer withdrew $110K in cash at tribal casinos Police in Minnesota say a former treasurer of...

Written by Devin O'Connor