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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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8289 stories by Devin O'Connor

Hard Rock Bet jackpot New Jersey

$2 Bet Triggers Massive $1.93M Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet NJ Online Casino

A lucky New Jersey player turned a single $2 spin into a massive $1.93 million payout while playing the MGM Grand Millions slot game The historic win occurred on the Hard Rock Bet online casino platform, marking one of the largest digital...

Devin O'Connor June 10, 2026
Pechanga Casino Home Sweet Win promotion

Med Student Living in 500-Square-Foot Garage Wins $2.2M Home at Pechanga

Pechanga Resort Casino has given away a home valued at $2.2 million The lucky winner says she's been living in her parents' garage while attending school A med student enrolled in ultrasound classes in Southern California has won the keys to a...

Devin O'Connor June 10, 2026
Penn Entertainment riverboat Hollywood Aurora Columbus

Hollywood Aurora Riverboat Closes Ahead of Land-Based Casino Opening

Hollywood Casino Aurora is closing its riverboat The riverboat is being replaced by a new land-based casino The forthcoming Hollywood Casino Aurora is a $360 million development The Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat in Illinois is closing after more than three decades in...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2026
prediction markets gambling NCPG

Are Prediction Markets Gambling? Harris Poll Finds Divided Public

The public's opinion on whether prediction markets offer gambling is mixed About half of those recently polled think trading on a prediction market is similar to gambling The National Council on Problem Gambling commissioned The Harris Poll on prediction markets Prediction markets...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2026
BBB Kalshi Better Business Bureau inquiry

BBB National Programs Says Kalshi Ignored Advertising Watchdog’s Inquiry

The BBB National Programs says Kalshi refused to cooperate with an inquiry into its advertising practices The National Program's National Advertising Division has alerted state attorneys general of the matter The BBB National Programs is referring Kalshi to the appropriate regulatory authorities...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2026
Rio Las Vegas resort fees

Rio Las Vegas Ditches Resort Fees for Group Bookings

Rio Las Vegas is waiving resort fees for group reservations Parties of 10 or more will not be subjected to the $50 per night resort fee The promotion applies only to midweek bookings Rio Las Vegas is hoping to become a go-to...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2026
Powerball numbers ticket expire numbers

Check Your Tickets: Two $50,000 Indiana Powerball Prizes Near Expiration

Play Powerball in Indiana? You'd be smart to take another look at your previous plays Two tickets in Indiana remain unclaimed, with each worth $50,000 Two Indiana Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 are set to expire and become worthless pieces of paper...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2026
Nevada gubernatorial Alexis Hill

Nevada Democratic Gubernatorial Hopeful Alexis Hill Pitches Casino Tax Increase

Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill thinks casinos should better benefit Nevada Hill, seeking to become Nevada's next governor, is proposing a tax hike on casino revenue Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill wants to clear a path through the Democratic primary to unseat...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2026
Trump resort Albania Jared Kushner Ivanka

Trump Family Is Building a Luxury Resort in Europe. Will It Have a Casino?

The Trump family is linked to a luxury resort project in Albania Trump previously owned and operated casinos in Atlantic City and Indiana A billion-dollar luxury resort development with strong ties to the Trump family is being planned in Albania. However, the...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2026
North Carolina sports betting tax

North Carolina’s Pending Sports Betting Tax Hike Expected to Yield Negligible Revenue Bump

North Carolina is likely to raise its tax on online sportsbooks The state is mulling $3 billion in new spending in its budget plan The state's sports betting tax amounted to $116.6 million in the 2025 fiscal year North Carolina’s pending sports...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2026