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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

New Jersey accountant theft crime sports betting

Prosecutor: New Jersey Accountant Stole $1.64 Million to Fund Sports Betting Habit

An accountant in New Jersey is accused of stealing money from two clients State prosecutors allege the accountant used some of the illicit funds to cover his sports bets The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has charged an accountant on the claims...

Devin O'Connor February 2, 2026
South Carolina casinos gambling Henry McMaster

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Is Blocking Casino Legislation

South Carolina casino legislation is likely dead for 2026 Gov. McMaster continues to oppose gambling expansion efforts Legislation to authorize commercial casinos in South Carolina is presumably dead for 2026. For anyone who's been keeping tabs on gambling pushes in the Palmetto...

Devin O'Connor February 2, 2026
Las Vegas tourism Catherine Cortez Masto

Nevada’s Congressional Lawmakers Blame Trump for Las Vegas Slump

Is Trump to blame for Las Vegas' 2025 tourism woes? Two Democratic federal lawmakers from Nevada say "yes" The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority said 3.12 million fewer people visited Las Vegas last year 2025 certainly wasn't a good year for...

Devin O'Connor February 1, 2026
East Peoria casino Par-A-Dice Boyd Gaming

Peoria and East Peoria Might Settle Par-A-Dice Casino Relocation Dispute

The City of Peoria is considering folding on its challenge to a new casino in East Peoria Peoria city officials might withdraw their effort to halt Boyd Gaming's Par-A-Dice plan The cities of Peoria and East Peoria in Illinois might settle their...

Devin O'Connor February 1, 2026
Macau gaming revenue casino GGR

Macau Gaming Revenue Outpaces Expectations, Six Casinos Win $2.8 Billion

Macau gaming revenue topped analyst projections in January 2026 Casinos reported gross gaming revenue of $2.8 billion for the month Higher operating costs are cutting into the higher gaming numbers Macau gaming revenue exceeded analyst expectations to begin the new year, with...

Devin O'Connor February 1, 2026
Las Vegas airport Harry Reid International

Las Vegas Airport Accommodates 55 Million Arriving and Departing Passengers in 2025

Harry Reid International Airport welcomed almost 55 million ticketed passengers in 2025 The 2025 passenger count was the airport's third-best year on record The 2025 numbers, however, represent a significant decline from 2024 Harry Reid International Airport, the main air hub of...

Devin O'Connor January 31, 2026
Mike DeWine sports betting Ohio

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Has Buyer’s Remorse With Sports Betting

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wishes he hadn't signed sports betting into law DeWine signed sports gambling legislation in December 2021 The Republican says sports betting has increased gambling problems, particularly amongst young men Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is in the final...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2026
Las Vegas Sands Texas PAC politics

Las Vegas Sands Keeps Pouring Millions of Dollars Into Texas Politics

Las Vegas Sands continues to push for casino legislation in Texas The company is lobbying state lawmakers to saddle up with gambling Las Vegas Sands and the company's controlling stakeholder, Dr. Miriam Adelson, continue to pour millions of dollars into Texas politics...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2026
prediction markets CFTC Michael Selig

Prediction Markets Score Major Win With CFTC Planning to Rewrite Trading Rules

The CFTC is planning to rewrite the regulatory rules for prediction markets Prediction markets, or event contracts, constitute derivative trading that the CFTC regulates The CFTC regulatory rewrite is a major win for prediction markets offering sports and political contracts Prediction markets...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2026
Atlantic City casinos Holocaust Remembrance Day

Atlantic City Casinos Go Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Atlantic City casinos this week recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day All nine casinos lit up yellow, the Star of David color Jewish people were forced to wear during the Holocaust Atlantic City's casinos began the tradition last year If you were in...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2026