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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

President Donald Trump gaming industry

How President Donald Trump’s Second First 100 Days Has Impacted Gaming

Today marks the 100th day of President Donald Trump's second term Trump's policies, chiefly tariffs, threaten the US gaming industry Democrats and Republicans differ on Trump's 100 days Wednesday, April 30, 2025, marks President Donald Trump's 100th day in office under his...

Devin O'Connor April 30, 2025
Indiana casino legislation Rising Star

Indiana Casino Study Bill Clears General Assembly, Moves to Gov. Mike Braun’s Desk

Legislation in Indiana to study untapped casino markets has passed the legislature Rising Star Casino Resort is seeking permission to relocate Lawmakers believe the northeastern part of Indiana is attractive for a new casino Lawmakers in Indiana want to study where casinos...

Devin O'Connor April 30, 2025
Pete Rose Hall of Fame odds MLB reinstatement

Pete Rose Hall of Fame Odds Shorten After MLB Commish Says He Wants ‘To Get It Done’

Pete Rose could be reinstated to MLB If he is, Rose would be a shoo-in for the National Baseball Hall of Fame Rose was banned from baseball for betting on games Pete Rose died last September at the age of 83. Major...

Devin O'Connor April 30, 2025
Las Vegas Strip casino revenue Nevada

Las Vegas Strip Struggles Persist as Gaming Revenue Slows Five Percent in March

Nevada casino revenue hit $1.27 billion in March 2025 The Las Vegas Strip continues to experience a slowdown April presents a better year-over-year comparable March marked yet another difficult month for the Las Vegas Strip in terms of gaming revenue, visitation, and...

Devin O'Connor April 29, 2025
Presque Isle Downs Casino Pennsylvania Skill games

Pennsylvania Casino GM Says Skill Games Could Lead to Property’s Closure

Presque Isle Downs & Casino says unregulated skill games have hurt its gaming business The casino near Lake Erie is owned by Churchill Downs Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to legalize skill games One of the oldest casinos in Pennsylvania says its future...

Devin O'Connor April 29, 2025
National Indian Gaming Keetoowah Cherokee

National Indian Gaming Commission Approves United Keetoowah Gaming Code

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is seeking to reopen a tribal casino in Oklahoma The tribe's Keetoowah Cherokee Casino closed in 2013 Federal agencies have said the UKB has ancestral ties to Tahlequah  The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has...

Devin O'Connor April 29, 2025
Kenya gambling advertisements adverts

Could US Gaming Industry Learn Something From Kenya? East African Country Limits Gambling Ads

Kenya has banned all gambling ads for 30 days Government officials say sports betting firms haven't complied with advertising rules Sports betting is wildly popular in Kenya Consumers in the United States continue to face an onslaught of gaming advertisements when they...

Devin O'Connor April 29, 2025
Kalshi New Jersey ruling federal court sports contracts

Kalshi Legal Victories Continue in New Jersey With Preliminary Injunction

Kalshi has secured a preliminary injunction against the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement In March, the NJ DGE issued Kalshi a cease-and-desist order Kalshi is offering sports-related event contracts Kalshi has secured yet another legal victory, this time coming in New...

Devin O'Connor April 28, 2025
Oregon Lottery anonymous legislation

Oregon Lottery Winners Could Soon Remain Anonymous With Legislation Likely To Pass

Oregon Lottery winners must allow their identities to be public Legislation could allow winners to remain anonymous Most lottery states require winners to come forward to ensure public trust The Oregon Lottery currently requires that all winners allow their identities to become...

Devin O'Connor April 26, 2025
South Carolina casinos gambling

South Carolina Casino Push Fails in 2025, But Republicans Getting on Board With Gaming

Casinos won't be authorized in South Carolina in 2025 A prominent businessman has pitched a casino in Santee along I-95 State Republicans have long opposed gambling, but could be easing that position The South Carolina Legislature is set to adjourn for its...

Devin O'Connor April 26, 2025