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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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Nevada Warns Gaming Licensees About Prediction Markets, Sports Event Contracts
October 16, 2025

Nevada Warns Gaming Licensees About Prediction Markets, Sports Event Contracts

Nevada is warning gaming licensees about sports event contracts The NGCB considers such prediction market offerings to constitute sports gambling Nevada officials are warning the state's more than 300 licensed casinos and gaming establishments that...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New York Casino Process, Largely a Flop, Mimics Japan’s Unsuccessful IR Rollout
October 16, 2025

New York Casino Process, Largely a Flop, Mimics Japan’s Unsuccessful IR Rollout

New York's casino licensing process has largely been a bust The state's tediously slow process curbed enthusiasm among major players, including Sands, Wynn, and MGM Downstate New York was once viewed as the most coveted...

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This Virginia City Wants To Bring a Casino Resort to Town
October 15, 2025

This Virginia City Wants To Bring a Casino Resort to Town

City officials in Roanoke are exploring the possibility of hosting a casino Casino gambling in Virginia is currently limited to five cities Virginia lawmakers and then-Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in 2020 authorized commercial casino gambling...

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Should West Virginia Cease Greyhound Racing? Officials Have Polarizing Views
October 15, 2025

Should West Virginia Cease Greyhound Racing? Officials Have Polarizing Views

West Virginia is the only state where live greyhound racing remains A federal bill seeks to outlaw dog racing across the US West Virginia is the only state in the country where live greyhound racing...

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Market Braces for Flood of New Competition
October 15, 2025

Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Market Braces for Flood of New Competition

More casinos could open along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the coming years Four casino proposals remain active along the coast Casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are wading in stagnant water, as gross gaming...

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Did MGM Exit New York Casino Race to Benefit Trump? Mayor Calls for Investigation
October 15, 2025

Did MGM Exit New York Casino Race to Benefit Trump? Mayor Calls for Investigation

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano wants to know why MGM abandoned its Empire City Casino bid Spano thinks President Donald Trump could have something to do with it MGM Resorts International shocked the US gaming industry...

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Trump Suggests Miriam Adelson Loves Israel More Than the US During Knesset Address
October 14, 2025

Trump Suggests Miriam Adelson Loves Israel More Than the US During Knesset Address

President Donald Trump suggests Dr. Miriam Adelson loves Israel more than the United States Adelson is said to have considerable influence over Trump, as she was his largest campaign backer last year Dr. Miriam Adelson...

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Delaware Park Casino Bets on Smoking, Opens $5 Million Outdoor Gaming Patio
October 14, 2025

Delaware Park Casino Bets on Smoking, Opens $5 Million Outdoor Gaming Patio

Delaware Park has opened an outdoor slots patio Tobacco smoking is allowed on the outdoor slots patio, which features 250 slot machines Delaware Park's roots trace to the du Pont family Delaware Park Casino in...

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Government Shutdown Temporarily Shuts Down Casino Workers’ Unionization Plan
October 14, 2025

Government Shutdown Temporarily Shuts Down Casino Workers’ Unionization Plan

The government shutdown is impeding the planned unionization of table game dealers at Horseshoe Indianapolis Caesars is reportedly not willing to allow a third-party auditor to conduct the union vote The federal government's shutdown has...

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Finance Guru Dave Ramsey Says Spouses of Gambling Addicts Must Make Clear Demands
October 13, 2025

Finance Guru Dave Ramsey Says Spouses of Gambling Addicts Must Make Clear Demands

Dave Ramsey says gambling addicts need ultimatums from their loved ones Sports betting is a major concern in the money world, Ramsey says Dave Ramsey, the star of his namesake nationally syndicated finance radio show,...

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