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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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7656 stories by Devin O'Connor

WarHorse South Sioux City Nebraska casinos

WarHorse South Sioux City Secures Funding for Northeast Nebraska Casino

WarHorse Gaming, LLC, has refinanced $300 million in startup loans The refinancing secures money to open a third casino in Nebraska by way of South Sioux City Construction on the WarHorse South Sioux City Casino is expected to begin next spring. WarHorse...

Devin O'Connor October 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission addiction problem

UK Gambling Commission Estimates 1.4 Million Britons Have a Gambling Problem

The UK's annual Gambling Survey shines a light on problem gambling rates An estimated 1.4 million Brits are gambling irrationally  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) said new research commissioned on its behalf found that almost 3% of the country has a gambling...

Devin O'Connor October 3, 2025
Fairfax County Northern Virginia casino

Fairfax Casino Opposition Aligns to Oppose Northern Virginia Legislative Effort

Opponents to a casino in Northern Virginia are uniting Legislative efforts to permit a casino in Fairfax County are expected to resume in January The odds of a casino coming to Northern Virginia remain long, but two groups that oppose ongoing efforts...

Devin O'Connor October 3, 2025
Hard Rock Tejon Seminoles casino

Hard Rock Casino Tejon Ready to Open as Seminoles Continue Westward Expansion

Hard Rock Casino Tejon will open in November 2025 The $600 million project is from the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Tejon Indian Tribe The stage is set for Hard Rock Casino Tejon, a $600 million development from the Seminole Tribe...

Devin O'Connor October 3, 2025
Atlantic City Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Atlantic City Casinos Unite to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Atlantic City casinos are recognizing the initiative in various ways October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the nine casinos in Atlantic City are uniting in support of the annual initiative that supports research and the...

Devin O'Connor October 3, 2025
Grand Sierra Resort Arena GSR Meruelo

Grand Sierra Resort Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Expansion With Reno Arena

Grand Sierra Resort has broken ground on its $435 million sports arena The arena is the first phase of GSR's $1 billion expansion After years of planning, Grand Sierra Resort has broken ground on the property's $1 billion expansion. GSR, owned and...

Devin O'Connor October 2, 2025
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Announces Reopening Following Deadly Mass Shooting

A tribal casino in Texas will reopen following a deadly shooting The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle will reopen on Friday, October 3 The Kickapoo Lucky Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass will soon reopen following a deadly mass shooting at the Texas tribal casino...

Devin O'Connor October 2, 2025
Pennsylvania casino smoking Dan Frankel

Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Ban Again Passes House Health Committee

Legislation to ban casino smoking in Pennsylvania is progressing in Harrisburg Currently, casinos can designate half of their floor space for cigarettes and cigars Legislation to prohibit tobacco smoking on casino floors in Pennsylvania has once again cleared a House committee. Pennsylvania...

Devin O'Connor October 2, 2025
Connecticut funeral home theft

Connecticut Funeral Director Allegedly Used Prepayments to Fund Gambling Trips

A Connecticut funeral home director is accused of stealing prepayment money to gamble The man accused lost his funeral home license earlier this year amid the allegations In April, Connecticut State Police charged Philip Pietras, 51, with one first-degree felony count of...

Devin O'Connor October 2, 2025
Wheel of Fortune slots IGT

Wheel of Fortune Sets Game Show Record, as Player Wins More Than $1 Million

A "Wheel of Fortune" record was set this week after a woman won more than $1 million "Wheel of Fortune" slot machines are among the most popular casino games A woman from Connecticut spun her way into television game show history on...

Devin O'Connor October 1, 2025