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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

Powerball lottery jackpot odds

Labor Day Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion, Lottery Game’s Fifth-Largest Prize

The Powerball jackpot has grown upwards of $1 billion Tonight's top prize is an estimated $1.1 billion Your odds are dismal of winning the jackpot The Powerball jackpot entered top-five territory after no ticket matched the six drawn numbers during the game's...

Devin O'Connor September 1, 2025
Macau casino revenue GGR China economy

Macau Casino Revenue Sets Post-COVID Record, Players Lose $2.76 Billion in August

Macau casino revenue reached $2.76 billion in August 2025 Macau gaming win is up 7.2% through eight months of the year China is encouraging more domestic consumption, a good thing for Macau Macau casino revenue hit MOP22.15 billion (US$2.76 billion) in August,...

Devin O'Connor September 1, 2025
Happy Valley Casino dealer school

Happy Valley Casino To Offer Free Table Game Dealer School in State College

A table game dealer school is opening in State College, PA The school comes ahead of the spring 2026 opening of the Happy Valley Casino A new school is opening near the main campus of Penn State University in State College, PA....

Devin O'Connor August 31, 2025
Arkansas referendum Cherokee Nation Legends

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Referendum Blocking Legends Casino in Russellville

Another court decision has gone against a casino in Pope County A federal judge says an Arkansas referendum in 2024 was legitimate The Cherokee Nation could appeal A federal judge says a statewide amendment to the Arkansas Constitution approved last November was...

Devin O'Connor August 30, 2025
Maryland sports betting football odds

Maryland Warns Sports Bettors Ahead of Football Season: What Is and Isn’t Legal

Maryland gaming regulators are reminding bettors to use legal, regulated platforms Maryland has 11 licensed online sportsbooks to choose from The college football season has kicked off, and soon, the NFL will join. As the most-bet sport in the United States returns,...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
Massachusetts Gaming Commission casinos

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Critiqued in State Audit for Responsible Play Failures

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been criticized by the state's auditor An audit of the gaming regulatory agency found shortcomings in responsible play promotion The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) meets more frequently than any other state gaming regulatory in the nation. A...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Modo Casino

Publishers Clearing House Names Modo Official Social Casino, PCH Odds Longer Than Mega Millions

Modo Casino and Publishers Clearing House are officially intertwined Modo is the official social casino of PCH Social sweepstakes are the subject of much controversy Publishers Clearing House (PCH) was acquired in June by ARB Interactive, the parent company to Modo Casino,...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
legal sports betting NFL odds

Legal Sports Betting on NFL Forecast to Grow During 2025 Season

Legal betting on the NFL could reach $30 billion this year The estimate comes from the American Gaming Association The American Gaming Association (AGA) thinks the odds are good that Americans will bet more money on the NFL through legal channels than...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
California sports betting referendum

California Sports Betting Fields Robust Support, Referendum Challenges Remain

Public support for sports betting is strong in California California remains clear of legal sports gambling Efforts to place a referendum on the 2026 ballot need to be expedited Public support for sports betting in California continues to increase, new polling finds....

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus Slides FAIR Bet Act Into Defense Spending Bill

Dina Titus has included the FAIR Bet Act in the defense spending bill FAIR Bet would restore gambling losses up to 100% of winnings The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced the deduction to 90% US Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) continues to advocate...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025