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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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8036 stories by Devin O'Connor

New Jersey Casino Association George Goldhoff Hard Rock

New Jersey Casino Association Has New President, Tenure Will Coincide With NYC Market Introduction

Hard Rock Atlantic City CEO is heading up the Casino Association of New Jersey The trade group represents the nine casinos in Trenton The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has a new leader in George Goldhoff, the president and CEO of...

Devin O'Connor March 11, 2026
St. Patrick's Day Reno Nevada

Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Includes Nevada Surprise

Reno has been deemed one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Reno has many Irish pubs, is safe, and provides value, researchers report St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, with the annual festivities set for next Tuesday, March 17....

Devin O'Connor March 11, 2026
Monmouth Park New Jersey horse racetrack casino

New Jersey Horse Racetrack Proposes Casino Resort With Youth Sports Complex

Monmouth Park in New Jersey is seeking a casino license The horse racetrack opened a Caesars Sportsbook last year New Jersey voters would need to vote in favor of casinos at racetracks A New Jersey horse racetrack is seeking the state's permission...

Devin O'Connor March 11, 2026
Mega Millions jackpot lottery numbers

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits for $533 Million. Here’s What We Know

The Mega Millions jackpot was won on March 10 The jackpot worth $533 million was hit by a single ticket sold in Illinois The winner has 60 days to come forward, should they choose the cash option The first Mega Millions jackpot...

Devin O'Connor March 11, 2026
Washington clams tribal casino Lummi Nation

Clams Harvested by Washington Tribe That Runs Silver Reef Casino Recalled

Clams harvested by the Lummi Nation in Washington have been recalled The clams are suspected to be contaminated by the norovirus The Lummi Nation serves the clams at its Silver Reef Casino Resort Clams harvested by a business in Washington State that...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Delaware Park casino robbery theft

Delaware Park Casino Parking Lot Site of Brazen Carjacking at Gunpoint

Delaware Park Casino was the site of two alleged robberies on Sunday In one incident, a victim claims he was hit over the head with a gun, and his vehicle was stolen Delaware Park is one of three casinos in Delaware The...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Cadence Crossing Las Vegas casino

Las Vegas Casino Cadence Crossing Announces March 25 Grand Opening

A new casino in Southern Nevada opens on March 25 Boyd Gaming is behind the Cadence Crossing Casino The casino replaces Jokers Wild in Henderson The newest casino in the Las Vegas area will open its doors later this month. Las Vegas-based...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
New Hampshire casino charity

New Hampshire Casino Bill Seeks to Extend Nonprofit Gaming Benefits

New Hampshire's charitable gaming law could soon be amended Charities can currently be a casino's beneficiary for 10 days a year A bill that has cleared the state Senate would reduce the allowable number of days to seven New Hampshire is unique...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Bally's Marquette Iowa Casino Queen

Bally’s Marquette Announces Opening Date Following $26.2 Million Inland Transformation

Bally's Marquette will open its new land-based casino on March 13 Bally's Marquette is a $26.2 million brick-and-mortar gaming facility The casino replaces the longtime Casino Queen Marquette riverboat Bally's Marquette will open the doors to its new brick-and-mortar casino later this...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Kentucky sports betting age

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Could Be Raised From 18 to 21

Kentucky lawmakers are considering raising the sports betting age Currently, anyone aged 18 and up can bet legally on sports in Kentucky Most states require sports bettors to be 21 or older Kentucky is in the minority of the 39 states that...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026