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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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7890 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pennsylvania problem gambling prediction markets

Pennsylvania: Prediction Markets Fueling Problem Gambling Among Young People

Pennsylvania is experiencing a surge in problem gambling among younger people A top responsible gaming advocate in the commonwealth blames prediction markets The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania both testified before the state's House...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2025
Atlantic City casino revenue GGR

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Continues Rally, November Win Totals $236.8 Million

Atlantic City casino revenue was up again in November Atlantic City in-person gaming revenue is pacing for its highest tally in over a decade The Atlantic City casino industry is on pace for its best year in more than a decade. The...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2025
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Las Vegas

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says Las Vegas Expansion Will Soon Be Considered

The NBA and its 30 owners will consider expansion in 2026 Las Vegas has long been considered among the favorites for an NBA expansion team NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a possible expansion of the league will be considered in 2026. Speaking...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2025
IRS slot tax threshold

IRS Releases Draft for $2,000 Slot Tax Threshold to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026

The slot tax reporting threshold increases to $2,000 in 2026 The current threshold of $1,200 has stood since 1977 After months of uncertainty, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has settled the debate on whether a tax provision of the One Big Beautiful...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2025
Roanoke Virginia casino Berglund Center

Roanoke Residents Push Back on City Government’s Casino Consideration

Residents in Roanoke are speaking out against a possible casino A majority of the city council wants to move forward with casino talks The Roanoke City Council thinks a casino in town would generate new jobs and tax revenue that could assist...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2025
Lucky Eagle Casino shooting, Keryan Jones suspect, Eagle Pass Texas news, National Guardsman arrest, Texas casino tragedy

Alleged Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Shooter Charged With Two Counts of Capital Murder

The suspect in the September shooting at the Lucky Eagle Casino has been charged with two counts of capital murder Two people died in the shooting, including a retired border and customs agent and a mother of five The 34-year-old man accused...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2025
Mets advertising illegal gambling Facebook

Reuters: Meta Made Billions of Dollars From Illegal Gambling Ads and Scams

China is responsible for the bulk of scam ads on Meta platforms, the company says Despite a crackdown on scams, Meta still receives billions of dollars related to fraudulent businesses The illegal ads include promotions for rogue online casino gambling An investigation...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2025
Atlantic City casino smoking New Jersey

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Gets Another Day in New Jersey Court

A lawsuit challenging casino smoking in Atlantic City continued in state court Casino workers claim their rights under the state constitution have been violated A Superior Court judge ruled against the claim in August 2024 A legal challenge questioning whether the allowance...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2025
New York casinos Bally's Bronx

Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World Granted New York Casino Licenses

The downstate New York casino licenses have been issued Two are for casinos in Queens, and the third is in the Bronx No casinos will operate in Manhattan More than a dozen years after New York voters passed a constitutional amendment authorizing...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2025
Mohegan Inspire South Korea

Mohegan Clarifies Seizure of Inspire Casino Resort in South Korea by Bain Capital

Mohegan defaulted on its Korea casino in late 2024 Bain Capital subsequently took control of the Incheon casino resort Mohegan no longer has any interest in the $1.6 billion property In its full-year 2025 fiscal report, Mohegan details the events that led...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2025