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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

Mikie Sherrill Atlantic City casino smoking

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Wants Atlantic City Casino Smoking Debate Settled

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill isn't saying whether she thinks Atlantic City casinos should be smoke-free The governor instead supports the New Jersey Legislature settling the debate Some casino workers contend their state constitutional rights are being violated If New Jersey Gov. Mikie...

Devin O'Connor March 24, 2026
Taiwan money laundering Macau casinos

Taiwanese Criminal Syndicate Laundered $1 Billion Through Macau Casinos

Macau casinos were allegedly used to launder over $1 billion The Taiwanese government says 20 individuals have been charged Macau is the only place under Chinese control where casinos are allowed Government officials in Taiwan say they've uncovered a massive cross-border money...

Devin O'Connor March 24, 2026
Maryland iGaming sweepstakes casinos

Maryland iGaming Dead for 2026, Bill to Prohibit Sweepstakes Casinos Remains

Maryland won't legalize iGaming in 2026 Maryland lawmakers have forwarded a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos Sweepstakes casinos have largely ignored cease-and-desist letters Online casinos won't be legalized in Maryland in 2026. Lawmakers are instead focusing on explicitly banning unauthorized online slots...

Devin O'Connor March 24, 2026

Planet Hollywood Announces First Integrated Casino Resort in Georgia

Planet Hollywood's next bet is in Georgia The company is licensing its brand for a casino resort in Tbilisi Currently, there is only one Planet Hollywood casino Planet Hollywood Resorts International is moving forward with an integrated resort casino in Tbilisi, Georgia,...

Devin O'Connor March 24, 2026
Jeffrey Epstein Powerball lottery win

Claim Jeffrey Epstein Won $85 Million Powerball Resurfaces

Did some of Jeffrey Epstein's unimaginable wealth come from playing the lottery? Epstein is rumored to have won an $85 million Powerball in July 2008 It's unlikely he did, though the rumor lives on A social media post that's gone viral claims...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2026
Virginia skill games minimum payout

Virginia Skill Game Lobby Has Funneled Millions to State Lawmakers in Recent Years

Virginia skill game backers in Richmond received millions in campaign contributions Virginia lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to legalize and regulate the slot-like games Aaron Rouse sued the NFL on allegations that he's been wrongly denied disability benefits Virginia lawmakers...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2026
casino bus crash Chicago Michigan Upper Peninsula

Driver Under Investigation After Chicago Casino Bus Crash Leaves Dozens Injured

A bus traveling from Chicago to a Michigan tribal casino has crashed The accident caused many injuries, some serious and life-threatening Police confirmed that passengers were transported to one of four local hospitals A bus traveling from Chicago to a tribal casino...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2026
Deadwood casino revenue tax

Deadwood Casinos Will Better Benefit Deadwood After Revenue Distribution Bill Becomes Law

A new law in South Dakota will keep more casino tax money in Deadwood Deadwood is the only place in South Dakota where commercial casinos are allowed Deadwood casinos will soon generate more local revenue for the historic Gold Rush mining town...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2026
Alaska casino tribe Chin'an Eklutna

Anchorage Casino Expansion Readies Despite Federal Tribal Gaming Legality Concerns

Do Alaska Natives have the same federally protected tribal gaming rights? Interior Department officials have reached differing opinions under the Biden and Trump administrations An Alaska Native tribe is nonetheless expanding its tribal casino near Anchorage A tribal casino in Alaska hopes...

Devin O'Connor March 20, 2026
Mega Millions jackpot Powerball

Mega Millions St. Patrick’s Day Jackpot Marks Fourth Major Lottery Win This Year

In less than three months, the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have hit four times The latest jackpot hit came on St. Patrick's Day Mega Millions hit twice in just eight days Mega Millions and Powerball keep on hitting, as 2026 shapes...

Devin O'Connor March 20, 2026