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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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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Continues Rally, November Win Totals $236.8 Million
December 17, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Continues Rally, November Win Totals $236.8 Million

Atlantic City casino revenue was up again in November Atlantic City in-person gaming revenue is pacing for its highest tally in over a decade The Atlantic City casino industry is on pace for its best...

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says Las Vegas Expansion Will Soon Be Considered
December 17, 2025

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says Las Vegas Expansion Will Soon Be Considered

The NBA and its 30 owners will consider expansion in 2026 Las Vegas has long been considered among the favorites for an NBA expansion team NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a possible expansion of the...

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IRS Releases Draft for $2,000 Slot Tax Threshold to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
December 17, 2025

IRS Releases Draft for $2,000 Slot Tax Threshold to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026

The slot tax reporting threshold increases to $2,000 in 2026 The current threshold of $1,200 has stood since 1977 After months of uncertainty, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has settled the debate on whether a...

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Roanoke Residents Push Back on City Government’s Casino Consideration
December 16, 2025

Roanoke Residents Push Back on City Government’s Casino Consideration

Residents in Roanoke are speaking out against a possible casino A majority of the city council wants to move forward with casino talks The Roanoke City Council thinks a casino in town would generate new...

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Alleged Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Shooter Charged With Two Counts of Capital Murder
December 16, 2025

Alleged Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Shooter Charged With Two Counts of Capital Murder

The suspect in the September shooting at the Lucky Eagle Casino has been charged with two counts of capital murder Two people died in the shooting, including a retired border and customs agent and a...

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Reuters: Meta Made Billions of Dollars From Illegal Gambling Ads and Scams
December 16, 2025

Reuters: Meta Made Billions of Dollars From Illegal Gambling Ads and Scams

China is responsible for the bulk of scam ads on Meta platforms, the company says Despite a crackdown on scams, Meta still receives billions of dollars related to fraudulent businesses The illegal ads include promotions...

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Gets Another Day in New Jersey Court
December 15, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Gets Another Day in New Jersey Court

A lawsuit challenging casino smoking in Atlantic City continued in state court Casino workers claim their rights under the state constitution have been violated A Superior Court judge ruled against the claim in August 2024...

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Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World Granted New York Casino Licenses
December 15, 2025

Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World Granted New York Casino Licenses

The downstate New York casino licenses have been issued Two are for casinos in Queens, and the third is in the Bronx No casinos will operate in Manhattan More than a dozen years after New...

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Mohegan Clarifies Seizure of Inspire Casino Resort in South Korea by Bain Capital
December 15, 2025

Mohegan Clarifies Seizure of Inspire Casino Resort in South Korea by Bain Capital

Mohegan defaulted on its Korea casino in late 2024 Bain Capital subsequently took control of the Incheon casino resort Mohegan no longer has any interest in the $1.6 billion property In its full-year 2025 fiscal...

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Sixty-Eight Powerball Tickets Miss $1 Billion Jackpot by a Single Number
December 14, 2025

Sixty-Eight Powerball Tickets Miss $1 Billion Jackpot by a Single Number

No ticket won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday The jackpot rolls to an estimated $1.1 billion Saturday's Powerball numbers were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58, and the red Powerball was 16. With no ticket matching...

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