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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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Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel
January 8, 2026

Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel

Q Casino now has on-site lodging  The Iowa casino is preparing for future competition in Cedar Rapids The Q Casino in Iowa, a former greyhound track until racing ceased in 2022, is making a big...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Chumba Casino Expands Marketing Deal With Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing
January 7, 2026

Chumba Casino Expands Marketing Deal With Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

Chumba Casino and 23XI Racing have extended their marketing pact Chumba is a sweepstakes casino operating in many states across the country 23XI Racing is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin Social sweepstakes platform...

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Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward, Takes Cash Option on $983 Million Jackpot
January 7, 2026

Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward, Takes Cash Option on $983 Million Jackpot

The winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot in November has come forward The winner chose the one-time cash option of $453.6 million, which came to $262.7 million after taxes The winner of the...

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Comedian Nikki Glaser Announces Several Casino Stops on ‘The Stunning Tour’
January 7, 2026

Comedian Nikki Glaser Announces Several Casino Stops on ‘The Stunning Tour’

Nikki Glaser's next tour includes numerous stops at casino resorts Glaser is among the biggest names in comedy Glaser is set to host the Golden Globes this Sunday Few comedians are currently bigger than Nikki...

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Nationwide Arena $400 Million Renovation Gets Larger Share of Casino Taxes
January 7, 2026

Nationwide Arena $400 Million Renovation Gets Larger Share of Casino Taxes

Casino taxes are supporting the renovation of Nationwide Arena The arena is set for a $400 million overhaul over the next four years Nationwide Arena is planning a $400 million renovation that's set to begin...

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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...

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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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