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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Philly Charles Barkley Valley Forge Boyd

Philly Sports Legend Sir Charles Barkley Teams With Boyd Gaming, Valley Forge Casino Resort

Charles Barkley and the Valley Forge Casino Resort are teaming up Barkley will co-develop a steakhouse and cigar lounge with the Boyd Gaming property Boyd is also serving Barkley's liquor brands across its casinos Boyd Gaming and its Valley Forge Casino Resort...

Devin O'Connor October 28, 2025
North Carolina Two Kings Casino Catawba

North Carolina Casino Tops Off 24-Story Hotel, $1 Billion Project Sets Opening Target

Construction at the Two Kings Casino Resort continues The final beam atop the 24-story hotel was placed this week  The North Carolina casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027 A third casino is coming to North Carolina. The $1...

Devin O'Connor October 28, 2025
Japan PM Shinzo Abe Donald Trump golf

Japanese PM Gifts President Donald Trump Shinzo Abe’s Putter, Leaders Had Many Similarities

Japan has gifted President Donald Trump a putter once used by the late PM Shinzo Abe Abe and Trump were close friends who enjoyed golfing together Japan's newly sworn-in prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, gifted President Donald Trump a present that seemingly touched...

Devin O'Connor October 28, 2025
Bally's Chicago Levy restaurants F&B

Bally’s Chicago Taps Windy City Local Levy to Curate Food and Beverage Offerings

Levy will curate the F&B offering at Bally's Chicago Bally's Chicago is set to open in late 2026 Bally's Chicago is partnering with sports hospitality giant Levy to curate the culinary experiences at the forthcoming $2 billion casino resort in River West....

Devin O'Connor October 27, 2025
Bally's Baton Rouge Louisiana Belle casino

Bally’s Baton Rouge Opens, Former Belle Now Land-Based Casino

The former Belle of Baton Rouge is now Bally's Baton Rouge Bally's Baton Rouge plans to open its land-based casino in December The Belle of Baton Rouge has officially left the ball, making way for the all-new Bally's Baton Rouge. A new...

Devin O'Connor October 27, 2025
Jeju Sun Korea casino Bloomberry Resorts

Bloomberry Resorts Folding on South Korea, Cites Foreigners-Only Rule

Bloomberry Resorts is selling Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea Bloomberry is returning to being a Philippine-only casino operator Bloomberry Resorts is calling it quits in South Korea and selling its Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino. On Monday, the Philippines-based...

Devin O'Connor October 27, 2025
NBA scandal sports betting Congress regulation

NBA Scandal Shortens Odds of Federal Sports Betting Regulatory Intervention

The NBA sports betting and gambling scandal could prompt Congress to intervene Some federal lawmakers believe Congress should implement sports gambling regulations The gaming industry says it quickly detected the suspicious betting activity Last week's FBI allegations that several current and former...

Devin O'Connor October 27, 2025
Colorado tribes online sports betting

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 NBA Adam Silver sports betting

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
Adelson Hard Rock White House Ballroom

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