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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

Kentucky no-risk gaming skill game

Kentucky Attorney General Says No-Chance Games Illegal Under State’s Skill Game Ban

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman (R) on Wednesday issued an advisory to law enforcement and state and county prosecutors telling them that they have his support in going after so-called "risk-free" and "no-chance" gaming machines that have recently popped up in many...

Devin O'Connor September 5, 2024
Atlantic City casino smoking CEASE

Casino Anti-Smoking Advocates in Atlantic City Put Their Kids in Campaign Videos

Anti-smoking advocates in New Jersey's Atlantic City are utilizing their children in campaign messaging in hopes of rallying up support in Trenton for bipartisan legislation to force casinos to go smoke-free. CEASE, or Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects, debuted two 30-second videos...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2024
Massachusetts sports betting illegal sportsbook

Study: Illegal Sports Betting Rate in Massachusetts Remains Unchanged

Illegal betting on sports in Massachusetts has largely remained unchanged following the commonwealth's embrace of the expanded gambling activity. Legal sports betting began at the state's three brick-and-mortar casinos -- Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park -- in January 2023....

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2024
Las Vegas Hispanic Heritage Month

Las Vegas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Array of Events

Las Vegas is going all-in on the annual National Hispanic Heritage Month that officially runs from September 15 through October 15. The annual celebration is a month-long commemoration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture, and the valuable contributions the communities have...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2024
sports betting industry AGA responsible gaming

Gaming Industry on Defensive After Study Raises Concerns About Sportsbook Content

The United States gaming industry is on the defense after academics at England's University of Bristol concluded that licensed sportsbooks regularly fail to adhere to responsible gaming protocols. Sports betting in the US expanded rapidly after May 2018 when the Supreme Court...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2024
Boyd Gaming Norfolk casino Virginia

Norfolk Casino Project Tags Boyd Gaming for Waterfront Development

The long-stalled Norfolk casino project from a small federally recognized tribe that has no gaming development experience wants to bring in a big-time player in the US gaming industry to help push its resort dreams across the finish line. The Pamunkey Indian...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2024
Bally's Palms Las Vegas casino rewards

Bally’s Partners With Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

The Bally's Corporation and the owners of the Palms Casino Resort have announced a strategic partnership. As of April 2, Bally's no longer has a casino in Las Vegas after shuttering the Tropicana. The Rat Pack-era hotel and casino is scheduled for...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2024
DraftKings online slot Connecticut Foxwoods

DraftKings Slapped With $19K Fine in Connecticut for Unwinnable Slot Game

DraftKings has been fined $19,000 in Connecticut for operating an online slot game that players said was unwinnable. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said it fielded numerous complaints from online gamblers regarding DraftKings' internet casino. The many grievances alleged that...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2024
Borgata Atlantic City casino MGM Resorts

Borgata Upgrading Casino as Atlantic City Property Tries to Regain Market Share

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City will begin upgrading its gaming floor next week. The overhaul comes as the casino operated by MGM Resorts continues to lose market share, specifically high-end VIP players, to Hard Rock and Ocean. Borgata announced...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2024
Virginia Lottery online tickets

Virginia Lottery Online Sales Outpaced Retail in 2024 Fiscal Year, a First in U.S. History

The Virginia Lottery has made history by becoming the first state to sell more lottery tickets over the internet than in person during a given 12-month period. The Virginia Lottery recently disclosed that it sold a record $5.521 billion in tickets during...

Devin O'Connor September 1, 2024