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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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Scaled-Back Las Vegas Sphere Planned for MGM National Harbor Near Nation’s Capital
January 19, 2026

Scaled-Back Las Vegas Sphere Planned for MGM National Harbor Near Nation’s Capital

Sphere Entertainment has proposed a second Sphere in the US Sphere National Harbor would be a miniature version of the Las Vegas Sphere National Harbor is home to an MGM casino A Las Vegas sphere...

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Gossip Surrounds Missing Arkansas Powerball Winner, $1.817 Billion Ticket Remains MIA
January 17, 2026

Gossip Surrounds Missing Arkansas Powerball Winner, $1.817 Billion Ticket Remains MIA

The Powerball ticket worth $1.817 billion, sold in Arkansas, remains at large The Arkansas Lottery says the ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 Gossip is running rampant across Arkansas regarding who is the...

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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Sets Another Annual Record, as iGaming Growth Persists
January 17, 2026

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Sets Another Annual Record, as iGaming Growth Persists

New Jersey gaming revenue reached a new record in 2025 Gamblers in the Garden State lost over $6.9 billion last year Atlantic City casinos experienced mixed results New Jersey, the second-richest gaming state in the...

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Gary Pitches Chicago Bears Stadium at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
January 17, 2026

Gary Pitches Chicago Bears Stadium at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Gary is hoping to attract the NFL's Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana Gary has presented the team with three stadium proposals Billed as "The Ultimate Comeback Story," the City of Gary has unleashed a campaign...

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California Tribes Push Back on Slot-Like Gaming Machines at Santa Anita Racetrack
January 16, 2026

California Tribes Push Back on Slot-Like Gaming Machines at Santa Anita Racetrack

Santa Anita Park now has slot-like gaming machines at the California racetrack Historical horse racing machines are based on previously run horse races California tribes say Santa Anita is encroaching on their slot machine exclusivity...

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Philippines Casinos Target Chinese Players With 14-Day Visa-Free Program
January 16, 2026

Philippines Casinos Target Chinese Players With 14-Day Visa-Free Program

The Philippines has opened its visa-free program to China The initiative allows Chinese people to visit the Philippines for 14 days without a visa The Philippine government is authorizing a 14-day entry program for travelers...

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Another Casino in Virginia is Ready to Open, Marks Fifth Slots Venue in Commonwealth
January 16, 2026

Another Casino in Virginia is Ready to Open, Marks Fifth Slots Venue in Commonwealth

A casino in Petersburg will open later this month Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise are behind the Live! Casino Virginia project Virginians will soon have a handful of casinos to choose from when a...

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There are Various Reasons Why Bally’s Chicago Won’t Open Until at Least 2027
January 16, 2026

There are Various Reasons Why Bally’s Chicago Won’t Open Until at Least 2027

Bally's Chicago won't open until at least 2027 The casino pledged to open by the end of the year Legislation in Illinois would allow the $1.7 billion permanent casino resort under construction by Bally's in...

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Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino Featuring Audio-First Interactive Environment
January 15, 2026

Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino Featuring Audio-First Interactive Environment

Snoop Dogg has launched a sweepstakes casino From cookbooks to gambling, Snoop does it all Snoop Dogg has entered the sweepstakes casino space. In a partnership with social iGaming technology provider Trivelta, the legendary West...

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NCAA President Charlie Baker Asks CFTC to Suspend College Sports Contracts
January 15, 2026

NCAA President Charlie Baker Asks CFTC to Suspend College Sports Contracts

NCAA President Charlie Baker wants the CFTC to halt college sports event contracts A massive college basketball betting scandal dropped on Thursday NCAA President Charlie Baker has called on the United States Commodity Futures Trading...

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