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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

Macau diversification casino nongaming

Macau Government Official Acknowledges Casino Diversification Efforts Aren’t Working

Macau says nongaming initiatives haven't materialized The Chinese city's casinos continue to invest in nongaming amenities and attractions Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic A top official in the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government said publicly this...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Pledges to Allow Sports Betting, Gaming Bills to Become Law

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he won't stop gaming legislation The Hawaii Legislature is considering a mobile sports betting bill Lawmakers are also reviewing whether to allow casinos Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) says he won't stand in the way of authorizing...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
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South Carolina Casino Legislation Fields Fiery Public Input

South Carolina lawmakers are reviewing legislation to allow commercial casinos The public is divided on whether casinos would help or hurt local communities The long-closed Santee Outlets site is targeted for a casino Legislation to allow commercial casinos in South Carolina was...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
First Light Welcome Center Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

First Light Tribal Casino in Massachusetts Expands Gaming Hours

The First Light Welcome Center has expanded its gaming hours The tribal gaming venue comes from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The tribe hopes to build a larger, permanent tribal casino in East Taunton The First Light Welcome Center in Massachusetts' East Taunton,...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
Evolution 2021 report Black Cube iGaming

Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report

An Israeli intelligence firm was behind the Evolution 2021 report Black Cube claimed four years ago that Evolution operates in black markets Who commissioned Black Cube remains unknown New Jersey regulators found no evidence of Black Cube's claims Evolution AB, a leading...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
State College casino Pennsylvania Bally's

Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing

Update: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board tells Casino.org that the Bally's executive's application with the PGCB is for an interactive gaming license -- not a principal license with SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. The Board's "Application Status Report" as of April 20, 2025, listed the...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
Nevada WalletHub Most Gambling-Addicted States

Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?

WalletHub has unveiled its list of the most gambling-addicted states Nevada takes the top spot again South Dakota and Montana near the top are surprising No surprise here: Nevada has again been recognized as the most gambling-addicted state. That's according to the...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force

New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings

The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force has issued its recommendations The task force thinks gambling ads should come with addiction warnings Smoke-free advocates are upset that smoking wasn't recommended to be extinguished in Atlantic City casinos The New Jersey Responsible Gaming...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
Pope Francis odds Catholic

Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers

Pope Francis is dead at 88 Polymarket is taking bets on who will be Francis' successor A new pope is typically announced within 15 days of a pope's death Pope Francis is dead at the age of 88. His passing comes on...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025
Pennsylvania gaming revenue GGR

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million

Pennsylvania gamblers lost $574.5 million in March March 2025 marked a new gaming revenue high in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania iGaming hit a record high, too The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Monday that March was the best month ever for its licensed...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025