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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

Minnesota Supreme Court dealer-assist table games

Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Racetrack to Continue Dealer-Assist Table Games

Dealer-assist table games at a Minnesota racino can continue The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling on the stadium table games The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a lower appellate court ruling that sided with the Running Aces Casino Hotel...

Devin O'Connor January 27, 2026
Nevada health ranking UnitedHealth

Nevada 42nd Healthiest State due to Drug Use

UnitedHealth says Nevada isn't a particularly healthy state Nevada was ranked the 42nd healthiest state New Hampshire is the healthiest state; Louisiana is the least healthy The UnitedHealth Foundation has released its 2025 America's Health Rankings, and, once again, Nevada didn't score...

Devin O'Connor January 26, 2026
Macau Light Rail public transportation

Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines

Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for its first major expansion since the public...

Devin O'Connor January 26, 2026
prediction markets Iowa gaming license

Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License

Legislation in Iowa seeks to force prediction markets to obtain state licenses The licenses would come with hefty costs, including an upfront $10 million fee Prediction markets say their federal regulation supersedes state laws Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures...

Devin O'Connor January 26, 2026
Nevada Las Vegas residential family

Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family

Nevada isn't an ideal place to raise a family, a new study finds Education, affordability, and divorce rates were cited for Nevada's poor rank A new survey suggests that Nevada is among the worst places to raise a family. Researchers at WalletHub,...

Devin O'Connor January 26, 2026
Hawaii casinos gambling tourism gaming

Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality

Hawaii has no legal form of gambling A state task force is mulling the pros and cons of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming Hawaii is one of only two states, the other being Utah, that have no legal form of gambling....

Devin O'Connor January 24, 2026
Polymarket Kalshi event contracts

Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood

Prediction market Polymarket has event contracts involving its competitors One Polymarket contract asks when Kalshi will cease facilitating sports event trades in Massachusetts Polymarket, a leader in the prediction market (PM) space outside of the United States, is now taking bets on...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2026
Wyndham Hotels Choctaw Casino Resorts

Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are teaming up Deal brings four tribal casino hotels under the Wyndham Rewards umbrella Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is upping its bet on casino resorts through a new partnership with the Choctaw Nation...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2026
Penn State online gambling study iGaming Pennsylvania

Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent

Online gambling and sports betting continue to find favor in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians are gambling online at unprecedented levels, Penn State reports New research from Penn State University finds that Pennsylvanians are gambling online at record rates. The 2025 "Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment:...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2026
Indiana casino legislation Fort Wayne

If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered

Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County's Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter where casinos are allowed to operate. If...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2026