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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

Powerball jackpot Arkansas winner

Gossip Surrounds Missing Arkansas Powerball Winner, $1.817 Billion Ticket Remains MIA

The Powerball ticket worth $1.817 billion, sold in Arkansas, remains at large The Arkansas Lottery says the ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 Gossip is running rampant across Arkansas regarding who is the lucky winner of the Christmas Eve Powerball...

Devin O'Connor January 17, 2026
New Jersey gaming revenue Atlantic City

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Sets Another Annual Record, as iGaming Growth Persists

New Jersey gaming revenue reached a new record in 2025 Gamblers in the Garden State lost over $6.9 billion last year Atlantic City casinos experienced mixed results New Jersey, the second-richest gaming state in the country behind only Nevada, set yet another...

Devin O'Connor January 17, 2026
Hard Rock Northern Indiana Chicago Bears Stadium

Gary Pitches Chicago Bears Stadium at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Gary is hoping to attract the NFL's Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana Gary has presented the team with three stadium proposals Billed as "The Ultimate Comeback Story," the City of Gary has unleashed a campaign to lure the NFL's Chicago Bears with...

Devin O'Connor January 17, 2026
Santa Anita Park HHR machines

California Tribes Push Back on Slot-Like Gaming Machines at Santa Anita Racetrack

Santa Anita Park now has slot-like gaming machines at the California racetrack Historical horse racing machines are based on previously run horse races California tribes say Santa Anita is encroaching on their slot machine exclusivity California tribes are voicing their opposition to...

Devin O'Connor January 16, 2026
China Philippines casinos visa

Philippines Casinos Target Chinese Players With 14-Day Visa-Free Program

The Philippines has opened its visa-free program to China The initiative allows Chinese people to visit the Philippines for 14 days without a visa The Philippine government is authorizing a 14-day entry program for travelers from China, effective immediately. On Friday, the...

Devin O'Connor January 16, 2026
Virginia casino Petersburgh Cordish Live!

Another Casino in Virginia is Ready to Open, Marks Fifth Slots Venue in Commonwealth

A casino in Petersburg will open later this month Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise are behind the Live! Casino Virginia project Virginians will soon have a handful of casinos to choose from when a fifth slots and table games location opens...

Devin O'Connor January 16, 2026
Bally's Chicago casino opening

There are Various Reasons Why Bally’s Chicago Won’t Open Until at Least 2027

Bally's Chicago won't open until at least 2027 The casino pledged to open by the end of the year Legislation in Illinois would allow the $1.7 billion permanent casino resort under construction by Bally's in Chicago's River West neighborhood to open later...

Devin O'Connor January 16, 2026
Snoop Dogg sweepstakes casino

Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino Featuring Audio-First Interactive Environment

Snoop Dogg has launched a sweepstakes casino From cookbooks to gambling, Snoop does it all Snoop Dogg has entered the sweepstakes casino space. In a partnership with social iGaming technology provider Trivelta, the legendary West Coast hip-hop icon, who has become a...

Devin O'Connor January 15, 2026
NCAA Charlie Baker prediction markets sports event contracts

NCAA President Charlie Baker Asks CFTC to Suspend College Sports Contracts

NCAA President Charlie Baker wants the CFTC to halt college sports event contracts A massive college basketball betting scandal dropped on Thursday NCAA President Charlie Baker has called on the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to direct the prediction market...

Devin O'Connor January 15, 2026
New Jersey gaming bills smoking casinos

Slew of Gaming Bills Filed in New Jersey, Topics Range From Smoking to More Casinos

New Jersey lawmakers will consider various bills related to gaming in 2026 Perhaps most critical is whether a casino will be authorized for North Jersey Casino smoking discussions are also likely The New Jersey Legislature began its 2026 session this week with...

Devin O'Connor January 15, 2026