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.

Areas of Expertise

7625 stories by Devin O'Connor

Colorado Tribes Will Likely Appeal Federal Ruling Prohibiting Online Sports Bets

Colorado tribes cannot operate online sports betting Two Native tribes are challenging the ban in federal court A federal judge in Colorado's US District Court has ruled against two native tribes in their pursuit to operate online sportsbooks. In a ruling handed...

Devin O'Connor — October 26, 2025

Congress Requests Briefing From NBA, Commissioner Adam Silver ‘Deeply Disturbed’

Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to testify about the league's illegal gambling scandal Several current and former players and coaches were named in FBI indictments Congress is demanding answers from the NBA for what's emerging as the biggest sports betting...

Devin O'Connor — October 25, 2025

Adelsons, Hard Rock Among Donors for $300M White House Ballroom

The Adelson family and Hard Rock have donated to the White House ballroom The ballroom is likely to cost $300 million, Trump acknowledges Trump denies rumors he plans to name the ballroom after himself The Adelson Family Foundation and Hard Rock International...

Devin O'Connor — October 25, 2025

MGM Springfield Massachusetts casino mitigation

MGM Springfield Mitigation Money Won’t Be Returned to Western Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers representing Springfield unsuccessfully sought to have the city's Community Mitigation Fund money returned State lawmakers recently voted to redirect such annual allocations Springfield, MA, home to MGM Springfield, will not regain its full annual allocation of community mitigation funding after...

Devin O'Connor — October 25, 2025

Mega Millions Climbs to Richest Amount Since Game Change Slightly Shortened Jackpot Odds

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is an estimated $680 million The Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been hit since June 27 Mega Millions overhauled its gameplay in April, with the basic price to play surging from $2 to $5 The...