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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

Hard Rock Bet Michigan online casino gambling

Hard Rock Bet Online Casino Launches in Michigan Through Island Resort Partnership

Hard Rock Bet is now open for business in Michigan The Michigan gambling website and app include casino and sports betting Hard Rock Bet is licensed through a partnership with the Island Resort & Casino Michigan is the second iGaming state to...

Devin O'Connor December 4, 2025
Roanoke Virginia casino Berglund Center

Roanoke Virginia Has Casino Developer Ready to Bet on Resort Development

Roanoke has a casino developer interested The city's local government is considering a gaming effort State lawmakers would need to allow a casino in Roanoke Roanoke's local government has made it clear that a casino resort would be a winning bet for...

Devin O'Connor December 4, 2025
Georgia sports betting Atlanta

Georgia Sports Betting Fields Support of Senate Tourism Study Committee

A Georgia Senate study committee has recommended online sports betting The committee was focused on developing ways to increase tourism in the Peach State Religious opponents will fight against any gaming expansion effort Could 2026 finally be the year when sports betting...

Devin O'Connor December 4, 2025
Maryland casinos MGM National Harbor GGR

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting at MGM National Harbor That Left One Dead

UPDATE Dec. 4, 2:49 pm EST: Police have arrested 22-year-old Benjamin Williams of Fort Washington as the alleged shooter. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Darnell Hawkins, Jr, of Washington, DC. UPDATE Dec. 3, 1:45 pm EST: Police say the shooting...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
professional poker gamblers IRS gambling tax

Professional Poker Players, Bettors Increasingly Worried About 2026 Tax

Deductions for gambling losses against wins are to be reduced next year Nevada lawmakers are seeking to restore the wagering tax deduction to 100% Professional poker players, sports bettors, and other gamblers who rely on casinos for their income are becoming increasingly...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
New York Atlantic City casinos North Jersey Meadowlands

New York Casinos Threaten Atlantic City: Should Slots Be Allowed at The Meadowlands?

New Jersey lawmakers are mulling slots in North Jersey New York has approved three casinos in NYC The NY casinos threaten Atlantic City New York greenlit three downstate casinos this week, with one in the Bronx and two in Queens. The three...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
Fairfax County Tysons casino Virginia

Fairfax County Supervisors Have Differing Opinions on Tysons Casino

Legislation is expected again in Virginia to designate Fairfax County for a casino Most residents oppose the gaming push  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is struggling to find a consensus regarding ongoing casino talks in Tysons or somewhere else in the...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
New York casinos Gaming Facility Location Board

Closer Look: How Were the New York Casinos Chosen?

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board says it carefully reviewed each casino bid The Board ultimately recommended all three qualified bids for licensure The Board thinks the downstate New York casino market will become one of the richest gaming industries in...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Steve Cohen casino New York Queens

Steve Cohen is the King of Queens Following Casino Win

Move over, Kevin James, Steve Cohen is the real "King of Queens" Cohen and Hard Rock have secured the right to develop a casino at Willets Point Steve Cohen is accustomed to getting his way. The billionaire's latest win came this week...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Underdog Sports Missouri sports betting

Underdog Sports Folds on Missouri Sports Betting in Favor of Prediction Market

Underdog Sports has terminated its sports betting license in Missouri The betting group is focused on its prediction market partnership with Crypto.com Underdog Sports was supposed to begin taking sports bets in Missouri on Monday, December 1, along with numerous other licensed...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025