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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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MGM Resorts Extends Casino Branding Deal in China’s Macau Through License Term
December 29, 2025

MGM Resorts Extends Casino Branding Deal in China’s Macau Through License Term

MGM Resorts will continue licensing its brand to MGM China MGM will receive a heftier monthly licensing fee from MGM China beginning in 2026 Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International has agreed to continue lending its...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Workers Say Gov. Murphy Can Cement ‘Legacy’ by Banning Smoking
December 29, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Workers Say Gov. Murphy Can Cement ‘Legacy’ by Banning Smoking

Atlantic City casino workers continue to pressure Gov. Phil Murphy to ban indoor tobacco Murphy says he would sign a bill to ban casino smoking Atlantic City casino employees seeking workplaces free of toxic secondhand...

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American Gaming Association Running Commercials Against Prediction Markets
December 23, 2025

American Gaming Association Running Commercials Against Prediction Markets

The AGA has launched a campaign against prediction markets offering sports contracts The AGA claims such platforms threaten sports integrity and lack consumer protections The American Gaming Association (AGA) has deployed commercials in select US...

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Powerball Jackpot for Christmas Eve Drawing Climbs to $1.7 Billion
December 23, 2025

Powerball Jackpot for Christmas Eve Drawing Climbs to $1.7 Billion

The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.7 billion The jackpot run has run a record 46 drawings without a jackpot win The Powerball jackpot stands to deliver the ultimate gift this Christmas season,...

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Florida Contractor Allegedly Funded Gambling Habit By Stealing From Elderly Hurricane Victims
December 22, 2025

Florida Contractor Allegedly Funded Gambling Habit By Stealing From Elderly Hurricane Victims

A Bradenton man posing as a contractor allegedly stole $222K from mobile home residents in need of repairs after Hurricane Milton A police investigation found that some of the down payment money went to area...

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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...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor