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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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Fontainebleau Owner Jeffrey Soffer Sells Miami Casino Parcels for Big Profit
December 22, 2025

Fontainebleau Owner Jeffrey Soffer Sells Miami Casino Parcels for Big Profit

Land previously tied to the Big Easy Casino has been sold Florida real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer owns the Hallandale Beach racino Fontainebleau Resorts' billionaire owner, Jeffrey Soffer, expanded his net worth recently by selling...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Person Falls to Their Death at Emerald Queen Casino Near Seattle
December 22, 2025

Person Falls to Their Death at Emerald Queen Casino Near Seattle

A person died at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday night The incident remains under investigation Law enforcement says the person fell to their death inside the tribal casino One person is dead and another...

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Number 79432 Wins Spanish Christmas Lottery, Powerball Hits $1.6 Billion
December 22, 2025

Number 79432 Wins Spanish Christmas Lottery, Powerball Hits $1.6 Billion

The Spanish Christmas Lottery was drawn on Monday morning Powerball has climbed to $1.6 billion for Monday night's drawing The Spanish Christmas Lottery, the world's richest annual lottery drawing, is conducted each year on December...

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Human Trafficking Victims Working in Casino Scam Centers Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
December 20, 2025

Human Trafficking Victims Working in Casino Scam Centers Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

The Thailand-Cambodia conflict reportedly has innocent civilians in its crossfire Thailand is targeting suspected scam centers where trafficked persons work Thousands of people suspected to be human trafficking victims who have been forced to work...

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FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling
December 19, 2025

FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling

The FBI is warning the public to avoid unregulated online casinos and sportsbooks Such illegal online gaming businesses can be linked to terrorists and organized crime The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the...

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The Gambling Deduction Tax Change Could Benefit Prediction Markets and Trump
December 19, 2025

The Gambling Deduction Tax Change Could Benefit Prediction Markets and Trump

If the gambling deduction isn't restored to 100%, prediction markets would benefit Prediction markets are considered financial instruments, not gambling Prediction markets would become more attractive for some bettors under the new tax scheme Conspiracy...

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Nebraska Casino Gamblers Who Owe Child Support, Other Debts Have Winnings Seized
December 19, 2025

Nebraska Casino Gamblers Who Owe Child Support, Other Debts Have Winnings Seized

Nebraska's casinos are helping the state recoup outstanding debts More than $215K in overdue child support has been secured through gambling winnings Nebraska's newly liberalized casino market is helping reduce property taxes for homeowners across...

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Japan Teases Second IR Bidding Round; Will Any Casino Bigwigs Bite?
December 19, 2025

Japan Teases Second IR Bidding Round; Will Any Casino Bigwigs Bite?

Japan is likely to conduct another bidding round for casino licenses Japan has two unissued integrated resort permits that it can grant Japan authorized as many as three casino developments in 2018. Seven years later,...

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President Donald Trump Reclassifies Marijuana, Order Has No Impact on Casinos
December 18, 2025

President Donald Trump Reclassifies Marijuana, Order Has No Impact on Casinos

President Trump has ordered that marijuana be reclassified As a Schedule III drug, federal funds can support cannabis research On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the...

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Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets Help Police Track Down Man Wanted for Homicide
December 18, 2025

Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets Help Police Track Down Man Wanted for Homicide

Stolen Pennsylvania Lottery tickets helped locate a suspect in a string of robberies The suspect has been charged with attempted homicide, too Pennsylvania Lottery tickets make great gifts this time of the year for those...

Written by Devin O'Connor