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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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Macau Casino Outlook Upgraded, Analysts Forecast $31.1 Billion in 2025 Gaming Revenue
September 10, 2025

Macau Casino Outlook Upgraded, Analysts Forecast $31.1 Billion in 2025 Gaming Revenue

Macau's casino industry continues to be upgraded by analysts Macau is amid its most significant post-pandemic recovery Gaming revenue through August is up 7.2% from 2024 The Macau casino industry is experiencing its most significant...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Publishers Clearing House ‘$5,000 A Week Forever’ Ends After Company Bankruptcy
September 10, 2025

Publishers Clearing House ‘$5,000 A Week Forever’ Ends After Company Bankruptcy

Publishers Clearing House winners say their prizes have stopped after the company went bankrupt PCH has since been acquired by an online sweepstakes company Another winner of a Publishers Clearing House (PCH) "$5,000 A Week...

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FAIR Bet Act to Restore Gambling Losses Deduction Shot Down in Military Bill
September 9, 2025

FAIR Bet Act to Restore Gambling Losses Deduction Shot Down in Military Bill

The FAIR Bet Act won't be included in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Dina Titus says she will continue the fight in Congress FAIR Bet would restore the gambling losses tax deduction to 100%...

Written by Devin O'Connor
71-Year-Old Man Who Won Big at Jake’s 58 Assaulted in Parking Lot by 24-Year-Old
September 9, 2025

71-Year-Old Man Who Won Big at Jake’s 58 Assaulted in Parking Lot by 24-Year-Old

Jake's 58 Casino was the site of an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon A 71-year-old man was the victim in the incident, police say A 24-year-old was quickly apprehended and charged with felony robbery A...

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Walk to Support Suicide Prevention, Fundraising Surpasses $1 Million
September 9, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Workers Walk to Support Suicide Prevention, Fundraising Surpasses $1 Million

Atlantic City casino workers walked to support suicide prevention on September 6 The casinos have helped raise more than $1 million since 2020 Suicide because of a gambling addiction is rare Atlantic City casino workers...

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Encore Boston Harbor Unionization Continues as Cage Workers Join Teamsters
September 9, 2025

Encore Boston Harbor Unionization Continues as Cage Workers Join Teamsters

Casino cage workers at Encore Boston Harbor have unionized The Teamsters now represent the cashiers Encore Boston is heavily unionized The unionization of Encore Boston Harbor continues as casino cage employees have agreed to join...

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Nevada Isn’t Necessarily a ‘Happy’ Place to Live, Report Claims
September 8, 2025

Nevada Isn’t Necessarily a ‘Happy’ Place to Live, Report Claims

Nevada ranks poorly in a new study on the happiest states Nevada ranked 40th in overall happiness Nevada's high unemployment weighed heavily If happiness is what you're seeking, Nevada might not be the place for...

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Atlantic City Welcomes Jay-Z, Beyonce, and The Weeknd This Weekend
September 8, 2025

Atlantic City Welcomes Jay-Z, Beyonce, and The Weeknd This Weekend

Reform Alliance will hold its Casino Night & Gala this weekend in Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort will once again host the shindig The gala is by invitation only Atlantic City is the place to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FinCEN: Mexican Drug Cartels, Chinese Networks Targeting Casinos
September 8, 2025

FinCEN: Mexican Drug Cartels, Chinese Networks Targeting Casinos

FinCEN says casinos continue to be targeted to launder money Chinese money laundering networks and Mexican drug cartels are colluding to wash dirty money The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...

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Powerball Makes History as Jackpot Dodges Players Again, Prize Swells to $1.7 Billion
September 4, 2025

Powerball Makes History as Jackpot Dodges Players Again, Prize Swells to $1.7 Billion

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, September 6, is an estimated $1.7 billion Powerball's top prize hasn't been won since May 31, 2025 The Powerball run has delivered many life-changing wins Saturday's Powerball drawing will make...

Written by Devin O'Connor