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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

Indiana online casino lottery

Indiana Online Casino and iLottery Measure Fails in House Chamber

The Indiana online casino and lottery bill that passed the House Public Policy Committee last month won't be further considered. On Thursday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Hamilton) said House Bill 1432 will not move to the full chamber floor after stalling...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
sweepstakes casino Mississippi gambling

Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban Passes Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate has passed legislation to ban online sweepstakes websites Critics say online sweeps are nothing more than cleverly designed illegal gambling platforms The sweeps industry says they run free-to-play games On Tuesday, the Mississippi Senate made history by becoming the...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Arkansas NIL Alabama college football

Arkansas Name, Image, Likeness Bill Dead, Alabama Pitches Tax-Free NIL Deals

Arkansas House Bill 1044, which would have helped colleges and universities raise money for NIL initiatives through online raffles, has been shelved In neighboring Alabama, newly introduced legislation would make NIL compensation exempt from state taxes Legislation in Arkansas designed to increase...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Tysons casino Virginia Fairfax County

Tysons Casino Sponsor Asks House Subcommittee to Reconsider Legislation

The Tysons casino bill is presumably dead after a House subcommittee set the bill aside for 2025 The bill's chief sponsor has asked the subcommittee to reconsider Fairfax County is facing a budget gap because of declining office property taxes The chief...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Iowa Gaming Commission Cedar Rapids casino

Iowa Gaming Commission Rejects Petition to Halt Cedar Rapids Casino Development

Earlier this month, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids  A petition to halt the project has been dismissed by the gaming regulator A court challenge is ongoing The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC)...

Devin O'Connor February 12, 2025
Mount Airy Casino Resort lawsuit Pennsylvania

Mount Airy Casino Faces $5 Million Lawsuit From Disgruntled Table Game Dealers

Mount Airy Casino Resort has been sued by two former employees who dealt cards at the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains property. Plaintiffs Jennifer Mak and William Neidig allege in a proposed class-action lawsuit in Harrisburg's federal court that they were cheated out of...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
online gaming iGaming casino industry

Online Gaming Divides Brick-and-Mortar Casinos as Lawmaking Season in Full Swing

Several large gaming companies, including Caesars and MGM, are largely supportive of expanding iGaming options throughout the US Some regional operators are opposed to such efforts, saying iGaming negatively impacts brick-and-mortar play The debate boils down to whether iGaming helps or hurts...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Trump Blagojevich pardon Illinois Obama

President Trump Pardons ‘Blago,’ Former Illinois Governor Could Return to Politics

President Donald Trump pardoned disgraced politician Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois Blagojevich was convicted of selling Barack Obama's US Senate seat after winning the 2008 presidential election With his criminal record wiped clean, Blago could mull a political comeback...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Detroit casino Hollywood Greektown

Two Children Freeze to Death in Detroit Casino Parking Garage

Two children apparently froze to death while sleeping in a parked vehicle outside a Detroit casino Police say the children's family is homeless and was living in the van Two children reportedly froze to death while sleeping in a parked van in...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Atlantic City Valentine's Day specials

Atlantic City Plans Mass Vow Renewal for Valentine’s Day

Atlantic City casinos and area businesses are getting ready for Valentine's Day, which is this Friday, Feb. 14. Cupid's arrow has struck the casino capital of the East Coast. The nine casinos in town are offering an array of packages designed for...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2025