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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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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor

Parx Casino Parxview Hotel Philadelphia

Parx Casino Near Philadelphia Debuts Renovated Fox Chase Inn as Parxview Hotel

Parx Casino has opened an on-site hotel The Parxview Hotel has 160 guestrooms and suites Parx is the top-grossing casino in Pennsylvania Parx Casino in Bensalem, north of Philadelphia, has finally opened a hotel. Two decades after Parx parent Greenwood Racing told...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2026
Fort Wayne Indiana illegal gambling

Fort Wayne Police Raid Convenience Store, Find Illegal Gambling and Fentanyl

A police raid in Fort Wayne found evidence allegedly tied to an illegal gambling operation Along with illegal gambling, the defendants face numerous felony drug charges The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports in a news release that a search warrant executed at...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2026
Tysons casino Fairfax County Unite Here

Tysons Casino Supporters Rally at Proposed Resort Site in Fairfax County

Unite Here Local 25 members are rallying in support of a casino in Tysons Tysons, located in Fairfax County, has been targeted for a casino through legislation The Fairfax County government is opposed to the casino push Public support for a casino...

Devin O'Connor March 26, 2026
Indiana casino Fort Wayne Full House

Indiana Casino Bidding for Northeast License Begins. Will Any Companies Bet?

Indiana is fielding applications for a casino in the northeastern part of the state Casino proposals can target Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties A casino in Fort Wayne is most likely to be pitched The Indiana Gaming Commission is fielding bids for...

Devin O'Connor March 26, 2026
Las Vegas Strip casino revenue GGR

Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Rebounds in February

Nevada casino revenue experienced year-over-year gains in February Gross gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was up almost 1% to $696.3 million Statewide, casino players lost more than $1.23 billion gambling The Las Vegas Strip stabilized in February, as casino revenue...

Devin O'Connor March 26, 2026
Mississippi sports betting online sportsbooks

Mississippi Sports Betting Bills to Authorize Online Sportsbooks Dead Again

Legislation to expand sports betting in Mississippi has failed for another legislative year Mississippi sports betting is confined to in-person wagering at commercial and tribal casinos Mississippi's sports betting market remains small because of the retail-only condition Mississippi sports betting will remain...

Devin O'Connor March 26, 2026
PREDICT Act prediction markets Congress

PREDICT Act Latest Congressional Bill Seeking to Limit Congress’ Participation in Prediction Markets

The PREDICT Act would ban members of Congress from certain prediction markets Congress has a slew of bills related to prediction markets The GOP-controlled Congress might be unwilling to pass any of the proposals Another day, another bill filed in the United...

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2026
Missouri casino smoking bills

Clock Ticking on Casino Smoking Legislation in Missouri, Smoking Ban in Kansas Fails

Legislation to ban Missouri casino smoking is facing long odds A bill to eliminate secondhand smoke inside Kansas casinos failed With a legislative deadline fast approaching, time is running out on a bill that would force casinos to go smoke-free in Missouri....

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2026
Coushatta Casino Resort Hotel Louisiana

Coushatta Casino Resort Sets Opening Date for $150 Million Luxury Hotel in Louisiana

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is finishing its new hotel tower The tribe says the hotel includes 100 luxury suites The hotel project was engulfed in controversy The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will open its eight-story, 204-room luxury hotel at the Coushatta...

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2026
Ole Miss gambling Mississippi sports betting

Ole Miss Takes Proactive Approach to Rising Gambling Rates Among College Students

Ole Miss has announced the Center on Collegiate Gambling The center will help better understand college students' gambling behaviors Sports betting is reportedly fueling an increase in problem gambling among young people The University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss, won't stand idle...

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2026