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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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Grand Island Casino Resort Eyes ‘Trump Bump’ Ahead of Visit
October 4, 2026

Grand Island Casino Resort Eyes ‘Trump Bump’ Ahead of Visit

Nebraska’s Grand Island Casino Resort is set to showcase its $185 million venue at Fonner Park when former President Donald Trump visits the property Monday, Oct. 5. Donald Trump campaigns for his second presidential term...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Feds: ‘Local Golfing Legend’ Ran Illegal Sportsbook at Golf Simulator Bar
October 4, 2026

Feds: ‘Local Golfing Legend’ Ran Illegal Sportsbook at Golf Simulator Bar

Federal prosecutors in Texas allege that a self-described “local golfing legend” ran an illegal sports betting ring out of his indoor golf simulator bar in McAllen. Killers Golf owner Ron Kilby (center) is photographed at...

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Bristol Police Officer Awarded $150,000 Settlement After Hard Rock Casino VIP Dispute
October 2, 2026

Bristol Police Officer Awarded $150,000 Settlement After Hard Rock Casino VIP Dispute

A Bristol, Virginia, police officer has been awarded $150,000 in compensatory and punitive damages following a federal lawsuit stemming from a September 2025 incident at a local casino. Body camera footage supplied by the Bristol...

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Pennsylvania Bill Would Require Monthly ‘Reality Check’ Statements for Sports Bettors
October 2, 2026

Pennsylvania Bill Would Require Monthly ‘Reality Check’ Statements for Sports Bettors

Pennsylvania iGaming players and mobile sports bettors could soon receive monthly activity statements detailing their wagers and net losses under proposed state legislation. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers congratulates Browns QB Deshaun Watson after Cleveland beat...

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DOJ Labels Binary Event Contracts as Illegal Swaps in Green Beret Case
October 2, 2026

DOJ Labels Binary Event Contracts as Illegal Swaps in Green Beret Case

The Department of Justice argues in a new federal court filing that binary event contracts are legally 'swaps,' seeking to solidify jurisdiction over a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier who netted $409,000 trading on a...

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‘Casino Secrets’ Leak Exposes Former Australian Minister Behind Illegal Offshore Casino
October 2, 2026

‘Casino Secrets’ Leak Exposes Former Australian Minister Behind Illegal Offshore Casino

The bombshell 'Casino Secrets' leak, which exposed confidential records from offshore gambling hubs in Curaçao and Malta, reveals that a former Australian minister co-founded an illegal gambling platform years after voting to ban online wagering...

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Ocean Casino Resort Makes Waves With $14M Transformation of High-Limit Slot Lounge
October 2, 2026

Ocean Casino Resort Makes Waves With $14M Transformation of High-Limit Slot Lounge

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is investing $14 million to expand and enhance The Cove, the Boardwalk property's high-limit slot lounge that's exclusive to rewards players. A rendering of The Cove, a $14 million...

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Cedar Crossing Casino STEM Center Blasts Off With New Interactive Astronaut Exhibit
October 1, 2026

Cedar Crossing Casino STEM Center Blasts Off With New Interactive Astronaut Exhibit

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is launching its inaugural exhibition this week at the property's new on-site STEM center, bringing an interactive space experience to visitors. A promotional photograph shows a young girl experiencing...

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Why Casino-Style Games and Slots Won’t Be Hitting Prediction Markets
October 1, 2026

Why Casino-Style Games and Slots Won’t Be Hitting Prediction Markets

Prediction markets allow traders to buy and sell shares tied to outcomes across a wide range of topics, from the winner of a Thursday Night Football game to what CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins might say...

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Macau Losing Streak Hits Four Months as September Casino Revenue Drops 1.2% to $2.23B
October 1, 2026

Macau Losing Streak Hits Four Months as September Casino Revenue Drops 1.2% to $2.23B

Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP 18.06 billion ($2.23 billion) in September 2026. The result marked the fourth consecutive monthly decline year-over-year, signaling that general softness among premium and high-roller gamblers is...

Written by Devin O'Connor