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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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7891 stories by Devin O'Connor

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore shooting

Deadly Shooting Outside Horseshoe Baltimore Comes Just Days After MGM National Harbor Murder

A deadly shooting occurred near Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore Baltimore police are seeking the public's help in investigating the incident The Baltimore Police Department responded to a shooting early Wednesday morning outside the Horseshoe Casino along Russell Street. Law enforcement says gunshots...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2025
gambling taxes winnings Donald Trump

President Donald Trump Jokes About Abolishing Taxes on Gambling Winnings

Is President Donald Trump considering eliminating gambling taxes?  The president joked about doing so, but such a change is unlikely The gaming industry is simply seeking to restore the gambling deduction on losses to 100% The media went hysterical after President Donald...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2025
prediction markets sports Kalshi Polymarket

Are Prediction Markets Poised to Take Over Sports Betting, Domestically and Abroad?

Prediction markets continue to be the talk of the legal gaming industry Kalshi and its competitors say state gaming laws don't apply to prediction markets, including sports event contracts No issue facing the legal gaming industry in the United States is more...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2025
College Football Playoff Las Vegas 2027

College Football Playoff Picks Las Vegas Host Committee for January 2027 Championship

Las Vegas hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2027 A host committee consisting of 12 local leaders has been formed Unlike the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket, in which Notre Dame's absence in favor of two Group of Five...

Devin O'Connor December 10, 2025
Tysons casino Fairfax County Virginia

Tysons Casino in Northern Virginia Formally Opposed by Fairfax County Supervisors

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors formally opposes a casino Since 2023, state lawmakers have mulled legislation to allow a casino in Tysons A legislative effort to allow a casino resort in Tysons or anywhere else in Fairfax County is officially opposed...

Devin O'Connor December 10, 2025
Donald Trump Mount Airy Casino gambling deduction

President Trump Doesn’t Address OBBB Gambling Deduction Tax Change at Casino

President Trump appeared at the Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday The president hyped his claims that the economy is roaring Trump didn't discuss gambling tax deductions as some had hoped Rep. Dina Titus is behind legislation to restore the gambling deduction...

Devin O'Connor December 10, 2025
FanDuel Casino Love Island slot game

FanDuel Casino Launches ‘Love Island’ as Branded Slots Popularity Rises

FanDuel Casino now includes a slot game based on "Love Island" Branded slots continue to grow in popularity online FanDuel Casino players can now enter the "Love Island" villa via a newly launched online slot game. Developed in partnership with Games Global...

Devin O'Connor December 10, 2025
sweepstakes casinos Indiana Ethan Manning

Sweepstakes Casino Setbacks Continue as Indiana Fields Legislative Ban

Online sweepstakes casinos continue to face legal and regulatory scrutiny New legislation in Indiana seeks to ban the controversial websites and apps Online sweepstakes casinos are on a losing streak, despite "social" gaming websites and apps continuing to lobby state lawmakers for...

Devin O'Connor December 9, 2025
Thailand Cambodia fighting casino

Thai F-16 Fighter Jets Bomb Cambodia Casino as Border Tensions Escalate

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia resumed on Monday Thailand bombed a border casino in Cambodia The casino was reportedly being used as a military installation  Thailand and Cambodia, who are blaming each other for initiating the latest fighting, exchanged a series of...

Devin O'Connor December 9, 2025
Powerball jackpot lottery sales

Powerball Nears Top-Five Territory After Jackpot Skirts Players for 40th Drawing

Powerball rolled over for a 40th time after Monday's jackpot didn't hit The Powerball drawing for December 10 is an estimated $930 million The Powerball jackpot has bypassed players for 40 consecutive drawings. The Powerball run has led to the lottery game's...

Devin O'Connor December 9, 2025