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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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Poker Palace Closing After More Than 50 Years
August 25, 2025

Poker Palace Closing After More Than 50 Years

Poker Palace Casino is closing The small casino is located in North Las Vegas The locals' casino has been sold After more than half a century in business, Poker Palace Casino will soon shutter. Located...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Jackpot for Tonight’s Drawing Is 10th Richest Ever
August 25, 2025

Powerball Jackpot for Tonight’s Drawing Is 10th Richest Ever

Monday night's Powerball jackpot is $750 million The Powerball jackpot hasn't hit since May 31 Tonight's prize is Powerball's 10th-richest of all time Powerball dates back to 1998 when the interstate lottery game debuted as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Better Business Bureau Reports Surge in Online Gaming Complaints
August 25, 2025

Better Business Bureau Reports Surge in Online Gaming Complaints

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing a rise in online gaming complaints Online casinos are legal in only seven states The BBB encourages the public to bet only with regulated operators The Better Business...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Saipan Casino Resort in Northern Mariana Islands Has New Owner Following Auction
August 25, 2025

Saipan Casino Resort in Northern Mariana Islands Has New Owner Following Auction

The casino resort in Saipan has a new owner The failed casino destination has sat closed since the COVID-19 pandemic The failed, bankrupt, and incomplete casino resort in Saipan called Imperial Pacific has a new...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Atlantic City Unprofitable Through First Half of 2025
August 23, 2025

Bally’s Atlantic City Unprofitable Through First Half of 2025

Bally's Atlantic City has not been profitable in 2025 Bally's is the only casino in AC losing money this year Q3, however, has been strong for the New Jersey casino town The future of Bally's...

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UK Gambling Commission Fines B2B iGaming Operator ProgressPlay £1 Million
August 23, 2025

UK Gambling Commission Fines B2B iGaming Operator ProgressPlay £1 Million

ProgressPlay has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission The UKGC says the B2B iGaming supplier violated anti-money laundering regulations On Thursday, the UK Gambling Commission assessed ProgressPlay a £1 million (US$1.35 million) fine for...

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Bally’s Atlantic City, IGT Given 30 Days to Explain Why $1.2 Million Jackpot Wasn’t Paid
August 22, 2025

Bally’s Atlantic City, IGT Given 30 Days to Explain Why $1.2 Million Jackpot Wasn’t Paid

A woman claims she won a $1.2 million jackpot at Bally's Atlantic City Bally's and IGT say the slot malfunctioned A legal case regarding the matter is ongoing Bally's Atlantic City and slot machine manufacturer...

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DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts
August 22, 2025

DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts

DraftKings will soon bar the use of credit cards The decision follows the online sportsbook being fined $450K Some states prohibit the use of credit cards for online gaming deposits DraftKings will soon no longer...

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Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues
August 22, 2025

Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues

Commercial casino revenue reached $19.44 billion in the second quarter The April through June period saw more gaming revenue growth iGaming and sports betting continue to make significant GGR gains Casino revenue in the United...

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Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options
August 21, 2025

Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options

A direct bus from Vineland to Atlantic City will soon run South Jersey is expanding public transportation About 250 people in Vineland work at Atlantic City casinos Atlantic City is bustling, with 2025 marking a...

Written by Devin O'Connor