Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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

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

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...