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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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6872 stories by Devin O'Connor

Donald Trump LIV Golf PGA Tour

Can Trump Save Professional Golf? PGA Tour Pleads With President for Help

The state of men's professional golf is in disarray. Two major competing tours -- the longtime gold standard, the PGA Tour, and the Saudi-funded upstart LIV Golf -- have caused divisiveness among fans and players. It was nearly two years ago --...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2025
Cedar Rapids Casino Cedar Crossing Iowa

$275M Cedar Rapids Casino Greenlit After Iowa Gaming Commission Gives Blessing

A $275 million casino is coming to Cedar Rapids. On Thursday, just two days after the Iowa Senate folded on legislation that would have halted the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's (IRGC) power to issue new casino licenses for five years, the...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2025
New Jersey underage gambling Atlantic City

New Jersey Underage Gambling Penalties Could Be Relaxed

Underage gambling rates in New Jersey have skyrocketed in recent years, prompting a surge in calls to treatment outlets and clogging the legal system. Many New Jersey lawmakers want to relax penalties on under-21ers who have been charged with illegal gambling to...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2025
Pennsylvania Skill games Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Skill Games Should Be Regulated and Taxed, Governor Says

Pennsylvania Skill games, the slot-like gaming machines that have thrived inside convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and retail stores across the commonwealth over the past decade, should be taxed and regulated, says Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D). On Tuesday, Shapiro delivered his 2025-26...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2025
Mississippi casino smoking tobacco

Mississippi Casino Smoking Will Remain After Legislation Extinguished

Mississippi casino smoking will endure after legislative efforts to force gamblers to light up outside failed in the Jackson capital. Last month, Casino.org reported on state Rep. Bryant Clark (D-Pickens) filing House Bill 361. Dubbed the Mississippi Smoke-Free Air Act of 2025,...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2025
Northern Virginia casino Fairfax County

Northern Virginia Casino Bill One Big Step Closer to Fairfax County Referendum

The odds of a casino in Northern Virginia seemed insurmountable only a month or so ago, but state lawmakers in Richmond continue to improve the likelihood of slot machines, table games, and sports betting coming to one of the most affluent regions...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2025
Cedar Rapids casino moratorium Iowa

Cedar Rapids Casino Odds Improve After Iowa Lawmakers Fold on License Moratorium

A Cedar Rapids casino proposed west of the downtown area across the Cedar River saw its odds of coming to fruition improve this week after state lawmakers folded on legislation that would have blocked the $275 million project. On Tuesday, the Senate...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2025
Super Bowl betting legal sportsbook

Betting on Super Bowl LIX? Big Game Presents Big Consumer Safety Concerns

More than 70 million people in the United States are expected to place some sort of wager on this Sunday's Super Bowl LIX. For those interested in making a traditional sports bet -- a moneyline, spread, or over/under, for example -- state...

Devin O'Connor February 4, 2025
Super Bowl betting odds Chiefs Eagles

Super Bowl Betting Forecast to Reach Nearly $1.4B, Illegal Wagers Remain Richer

Super Bowl betting for this Sunday's big game between the two-time defending NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is expected to generate record legal wagering. With sports betting legal and operational in 38 states and Washington, DC, the American...

Devin O'Connor February 4, 2025
Mississippi sports betting online sportsbook

Mississippi Sports Betting Bill Clears House, Jackson Casino Faces Long Odds

Mississippi sports betting remains limited to in-person sportsbooks at the state's physical casinos and riverboats. On Monday, legislation to expand sports wagering to the internet and remove a bettor's necessity to travel to a gambling facility passed the state House of Representatives....

Devin O'Connor February 4, 2025