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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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September Is The AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Month
September 1, 2025

September Is The AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Month

September is Responsible Gaming Education Month The annual initiative is to promote the efforts of casinos encouraging responsible play Problem gambling rates are reportedly increasing September marks the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Education Month,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Labor Day Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion, Lottery Game’s Fifth-Largest Prize
September 1, 2025

Labor Day Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion, Lottery Game’s Fifth-Largest Prize

The Powerball jackpot has grown upwards of $1 billion Tonight's top prize is an estimated $1.1 billion Your odds are dismal of winning the jackpot The Powerball jackpot entered top-five territory after no ticket matched...

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Macau Casino Revenue Sets Post-COVID Record, Players Lose $2.76 Billion in August
September 1, 2025

Macau Casino Revenue Sets Post-COVID Record, Players Lose $2.76 Billion in August

Macau casino revenue reached $2.76 billion in August 2025 Macau gaming win is up 7.2% through eight months of the year China is encouraging more domestic consumption, a good thing for Macau Macau casino revenue...

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Happy Valley Casino To Offer Free Table Game Dealer School in State College
August 31, 2025

Happy Valley Casino To Offer Free Table Game Dealer School in State College

A table game dealer school is opening in State College, PA The school comes ahead of the spring 2026 opening of the Happy Valley Casino A new school is opening near the main campus of...

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Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Referendum Blocking Legends Casino in Russellville
August 30, 2025

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Referendum Blocking Legends Casino in Russellville

Another court decision has gone against a casino in Pope County A federal judge says an Arkansas referendum in 2024 was legitimate The Cherokee Nation could appeal A federal judge says a statewide amendment to...

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Maryland Warns Sports Bettors Ahead of Football Season: What Is and Isn’t Legal
August 29, 2025

Maryland Warns Sports Bettors Ahead of Football Season: What Is and Isn’t Legal

Maryland gaming regulators are reminding bettors to use legal, regulated platforms Maryland has 11 licensed online sportsbooks to choose from The college football season has kicked off, and soon, the NFL will join. As the...

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Critiqued in State Audit for Responsible Play Failures
August 29, 2025

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Critiqued in State Audit for Responsible Play Failures

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been criticized by the state's auditor An audit of the gaming regulatory agency found shortcomings in responsible play promotion The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) meets more frequently than any other...

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Publishers Clearing House Names Modo Official Social Casino, PCH Odds Longer Than Mega Millions
August 29, 2025

Publishers Clearing House Names Modo Official Social Casino, PCH Odds Longer Than Mega Millions

Modo Casino and Publishers Clearing House are officially intertwined Modo is the official social casino of PCH Social sweepstakes are the subject of much controversy Publishers Clearing House (PCH) was acquired in June by ARB...

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Legal Sports Betting on NFL Forecast to Grow During 2025 Season
August 29, 2025

Legal Sports Betting on NFL Forecast to Grow During 2025 Season

Legal betting on the NFL could reach $30 billion this year The estimate comes from the American Gaming Association The American Gaming Association (AGA) thinks the odds are good that Americans will bet more money...

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California Sports Betting Fields Robust Support, Referendum Challenges Remain
August 28, 2025

California Sports Betting Fields Robust Support, Referendum Challenges Remain

Public support for sports betting is strong in California California remains clear of legal sports gambling Efforts to place a referendum on the 2026 ballot need to be expedited Public support for sports betting in...

Written by Devin O'Connor