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Reporter: Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, entertainment and gaming news on the East Coast.

Devin's passion for politics and background in the world of pop culture television gives him insight into the gaming industry backstories that often drive news these days.

After graduating from Penn State University with a theater arts degree, he worked at MTV Networks/Viacom from 2005 to 2010 as a writer and producer. His credits included Total Request Live, New Year's Eve specials, and a special featuring poker superstar Daniel Negreanu.

He later moved on to the HGTV/DIY Network, where he created, wrote, and produced three series specials: That's So House Hunters, That's So 80s, and That's So 90s.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Pennsylvania and is an avid marathoner, having completed 15 races.

Contact Devin at devin.oconnor@casino.org.

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7651 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Is Online Casino Gambling Coming to Indiana? Study Suggests Voters Opposed

A new poll concludes that Indianans don't want iGaming The study comes from a group opposed to online casinos iGaming supporters say online gaming complements in-person play Legislation in Indiana to legalize internet casinos made progress earlier this year before the General...

Devin O'Connor November 3, 2025
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth First Virginia Gaming Property to Unionize

Rivers Casino Portsmouth employees have unionized with the Teamsters The union says the historic contract guarantees pay increases and benefits Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia's Hampton Roads is making history once again in the commonwealth. Rivers was the first permanent casino to...

Devin O'Connor November 3, 2025
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Victoria Gate Casino Seemingly Not Complying With UKGC Order

The Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds has temporarily closed The UKGC ordered the casino to shut down after finding alleged regulatory violations Gaming activities at the Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds were suspended on Friday at the order of the UK Gambling...

Devin O'Connor November 3, 2025
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Don’t Bet on Casinos in Thailand, as Prime Minister Anutin Pledges New Economic Focus

Thai PM Anutin has disavowed the country's push to legalize casinos Anutin told Chinese President Xi that Thailand won't authorize gambling resorts It was only several months ago that Thailand was poised to join China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and South Korea in...

Devin O'Connor November 2, 2025
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Google Reclassifies Sweepstakes Casinos, No Longer Social Gaming Operations

Google no longer accepts sweepstakes casino advertising Google recently amended its social gaming advertising rules to exclude sweeps platforms Google has updated its advertising policy on social casino games to prohibit the marketing of sweepstakes casinos within the world's largest search engine....

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2025
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Macau Casino Recovery Continues, October Marks Best Gaming Month Since 2019

October 2025 was Macau's best gaming month since the COVID-19 pandemic Economists say China's economic resiliency was on display in the third quarter, leading to higher domestic spending The Macau casino rally continued in October, as the six gaming licensees posted their...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2025
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Is Horse Racing Rigged to Benefit a Select Few? Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges So

A proposed class-action lawsuit in federal court alleges horse racing is rigged to benefit a select few The litigation claims computer-assisted wagering platforms wrong ordinary bettors A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in New York's Eastern District Court against several of the horse...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2025
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North Carolina Police Allege Illegal Gambling Operation Shared Church Building

Police raided an alleged illegal gambling operation in Kings Mountain The alleged unlawful casino shared a building with a church North Carolina doesn't permit commercial casinos Police in Kings Mountain, NC allege an illegal gambling operation occupied part of a building shared...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2025
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Urban Meyer to Penn State? Happy Valley Rumor Mill Says Coach Wants to Enter the Lions’ Den

A prominent PSU football group claims Urban Meyer is interested in becoming the Nittany Lions' coach Bettors predicting the next coach aren't buying the rumor Is Urban Meyer going to Penn State? The latest gossip from the hyperactive PSU rumor mill is...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2025
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Americans Visiting Casinos in Record Numbers, Trade Group Claims 90 Percent Find Gambling ‘Acceptable’

The American Gaming Association claims Americans' attitudes regarding gambling have never been better Americans are gambling at record levels as options continue to expand across the country Despite a gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA and called into question the integrity...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2025