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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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Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines
January 26, 2026

Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines

Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License
January 26, 2026

Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License

Legislation in Iowa seeks to force prediction markets to obtain state licenses The licenses would come with hefty costs, including an upfront $10 million fee Prediction markets say their federal regulation supersedes state laws Prediction...

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Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family
January 26, 2026

Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family

Nevada isn't an ideal place to raise a family, a new study finds Education, affordability, and divorce rates were cited for Nevada's poor rank A new survey suggests that Nevada is among the worst places...

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Catawba Nation Petitions North Carolina for State Recognition, Teases Casino Opening
January 24, 2026

Catawba Nation Petitions North Carolina for State Recognition, Teases Casino Opening

The Catawba Nation is seeking state recognition in North Carolina The tribe has operated a casino in North Carolina since 2021 The Catawba Nation has petitioned North Carolina for state recognition, where the federally recognized...

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Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality
January 24, 2026

Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality

Hawaii has no legal form of gambling A state task force is mulling the pros and cons of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming Hawaii is one of only two states, the other being Utah,...

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Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood
January 23, 2026

Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood

Prediction market Polymarket has event contracts involving its competitors One Polymarket contract asks when Kalshi will cease facilitating sports event trades in Massachusetts Polymarket, a leader in the prediction market (PM) space outside of the...

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Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation
January 23, 2026

Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are teaming up Deal brings four tribal casino hotels under the Wyndham Rewards umbrella Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is upping its bet on casino resorts through...

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Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent
January 23, 2026

Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent

Online gambling and sports betting continue to find favor in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians are gambling online at unprecedented levels, Penn State reports New research from Penn State University finds that Pennsylvanians are gambling online at record...

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If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered
January 23, 2026

If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered

Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County's Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter...

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Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
January 23, 2026

Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges

Police allege a man staying at Bally's Dover was trafficking a woman for commercial sex purposes Police say a bounty of illegal drugs was found in the man's casino hotel room Police in Delaware say...

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