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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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8299 stories by Devin O'Connor

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‘Long Island Medium’ Producer Launches Casting Search for New Gambling Project

A casting call from a leading TV production company is seeking problem gamblers who have turned their lives around Magilla is a leader in non-scripted programming, behind such hits as "Long Island Medium" and "Moonshiners" Casting call: the television production company responsible...

Devin O'Connor May 12, 2026
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Should Sportsbooks Be Allowed to Incentivize Bettors Using Responsible Gaming Tools?

Legislation in NJ would restrict certain bettors from being incentivized by their sportsbook All bettors using responsible gaming tools would become ineligible for sportsbook promotions New Jersey lawmakers are moving to ban sportsbooks from 'tempting' vulnerable bettors with bonus offers once they’ve...

Devin O'Connor May 12, 2026
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Border War: Wisconsin Tribal Resort and Hard Rock Rockford Race to Open Facilities

Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit is set to open in September The tribal casino will compete with Hard Rock Casino Rockford Hard Rock Rockford is a commercial casino operated by Hard Rock, which the Seminole Tribe owns A casino border war is brewing along...

Devin O'Connor May 12, 2026
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DraftKings Predictions Unveils ‘Combos’ for Easier Sports Betting Parlays

DraftKings Combos allows prediction market traders to combine sports event contracts into a single position DraftKings Predictions is a prediction market, regulated by the CFTC, that offers trading involving sports outcomes The gaming industry opposed sports event contracts on prediction markets DraftKings...

Devin O'Connor May 12, 2026
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NY Gaming Commission Issues Sharp Warning Over Prediction Markets and Sweepstakes Casinos

The New York State Gaming Commission is urging the public to only bet with a licensed operator State gaming regulators say prediction markets shouldn't be used to trade on sports events The New York State Gaming Commission is reminding consumers to only...

Devin O'Connor May 11, 2026
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s $65 Million Hotel Plans to Open Before Boyd’s Norfolk Resort

Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans to open its $65 million hotel in early 2027 The Landing Hotel at Rivers will likely open before Boyd Gaming's permanent casino resort in Norfolk Portsmouth has been a great success for Rush Street Gaming The $65 million...

Devin O'Connor May 11, 2026
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Beyond the Casino: Atlantic City’s Massive New Beachfront Project Pivots to Family Fun

The Garden Pier in Atlantic City is being redeveloped into a family-focused destination The project comes from Showboat owner Bart Blatstein With pristine restored beaches and newly renovated casino floors, Atlantic City is gearing up for its most explosive summer season in...

Devin O'Connor May 11, 2026
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Entain Under Fire After Australian Regulator Alleges 500 Breaches Of Self-Exclusion Regulations

Entain has avoided regulatory fines in Australia for allegedly violating the BetStop program The Australian government alleges Ladbrokes and Neds allowed self-excluded gamblers to bet Entain and its two prominent sportsbooks in Australia, Ladbrokes and Neds, committed more than 500 breaches of...

Devin O'Connor May 11, 2026
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Massive Illegal Online Gambling Bust in Indonesia Results in 321 Arrests

Indonesia has arrested 321 foreigners on illegal gambling charges The suspects are accused of running 75 criminal online gambling websites In one of Indonesia’s largest crackdowns on digital crime, authorities stormed a high-rise in West Jakarta to dismantle a massive international gambling...

Devin O'Connor May 10, 2026
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Betting on a Pandemic? Prediction Markets Taking Bets On Hantavirus Outbreak

Hantavirus has become the latest target for prediction markets, where users are actively trading on the likelihood of a 2026 global outbreak. Leading medical authorities have labeled the global threat level as "low," emphasizing that the virus's biology makes a widespread pandemic...

Devin O'Connor May 9, 2026