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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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7227 stories by Devin O'Connor

Atlantic City casino smoking Donna DeCaprio

Pro-Smoking Union Boss Donna DeCaprio Elected Atlantic City Casino Workers’ Lead

Donna DeCaprio will continue leading Unite Here Local 54 The union represents thousands of casino resort employees in Atlantic City DeCaprio does not support forcing the casinos to go smoke-free In what Unite Here Local 54 is calling a "historic" event, Donna...

Devin O'Connor June 16, 2025
Wyoming sports betting online sportsbook tax

Wyoming Latest State Mulling Online Sports Betting Tax Hike

Wyoming lawmakers are considering raising the tax on online sportsbooks Online sportsbooks currently direct 10% of their revenue to the state Wyoming is the latest state to review an online sports betting tax increase Wyoming lawmakers are following a nationwide trend of...

Devin O'Connor June 16, 2025
J.J. Spaun U.S. Open golf odds

Major Longshot J.J. Spaun Captures US Open in Dramatic, Historic Fashion

J.J. Spaun won the 125th U.S. Open Spaun overcame 150/1 odds to win at Oakmont Spaun said he "never knew how good he could be" J.J. Spaun won the 125th United States Open at Oakmont Country Club on Father's Day, June 15,...

Devin O'Connor June 16, 2025
Miriam Adelson Sands Trump 2024 odds

Is Las Vegas Sands Owner Miriam Adelson Pressuring Trump To Get Involved in Israel-Iran Conflict?

Israel attacked Iran on Friday, June 13, 2025 Dr. Miriam Adelson has reportedly asked President Donald Trump to intervene Adelson controls the Las Vegas Sands casino company In the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, Israeli Defense Forces and Israeli...

Devin O'Connor June 13, 2025
Argosy Casino fatal DWI Missouri

Argosy Casino Hotel Sued For Overserving Woman Who Committed Fatal DWI Crash

The Argosy Casino & Hotel is named in a wrongful death lawsuit The case stems from a fatal DWI in September 2024 The driver of the vehicle drank alcohol at the casino The Argosy Casino & Hotel in Riverside, MO, has been...

Devin O'Connor June 13, 2025
Resorts Atlantic City LandShark Margaritaville

Resorts Atlantic City to Open Expanded LandShark Beach Bar, City Road Paving Could Soon Start

LandShark Grill & Bar at Resorts Atlantic City is expanding The beachfront bar and grill is part of Margaritaville  Atlantic City is primed for a successful, busy summer Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City will soon unveil its expanded LandShark Bar &...

Devin O'Connor June 13, 2025
Louisiana sweepstakes Jeff Landry

Louisiana Sweepstakes Casino Bill Vetoed, Gov. Jeff Landry Says Legislation is Overkill

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed sweepstakes legislation Landry says the state gaming board is already cracking down on illegal gambling websites Sweeps sites they offer free-to-play games, with purchases never required Legislation in Louisiana that would have banned websites from conducting...

Devin O'Connor June 13, 2025
Atlantic County Atlantic City PILOT taxes

Atlantic County Will Receive $15.7 Million From NJ to Remedy Gaming Tax Dispute

Atlantic County will receive $15.7 million from the state through a one-time payment The funds are to cover county property tax losses after state lawmakers amended the casinos' PILOT The 2021 PILOT amendment removed iGaming and online sports betting from the property...

Devin O'Connor June 13, 2025
Florida A&M FAMU Angela Suggs

New Details Re: Florida A&M Athletics Director’s Alleged Casino Spending Revealed

New details in a criminal complaint against a Florida athletics director are coming to light Florida A&M AF Angela Suggs is accused of stealing from her previous employer The case is unrelated to her time at FAMU New details are coming to...

Devin O'Connor June 12, 2025
John Travolta High Rollers movie review

John Travolta’s ‘High Rollers’ Panned by Critics, Moviegoers

John Travolta's newest film is titled "High Rollers" The casino heist flick is being met with negative reviews The movie was partially filmed at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Mississippi John Travolta has made some classics during his prolific career, including...

Devin O'Connor June 12, 2025