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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Macaulay Culkin Home Alone Ocean Casino

Macaulay Culkin To Celebrate ‘Home Alone’ Anniversary in Atlantic City

Kevin McCallister, aka Macaulay Culkin, is coming to Atlantic City Culkin's December appearance at Ocean Casino Resort is to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Home Alone The 2025 holiday season marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Home Alone, the hallmark Christmas...

Devin O'Connor October 9, 2025
Norfolk casino Boyd Gaming lease

Norfolk Leases City-Owned Property to Boyd Gaming for Casino Construction

Norfolk is leasing city land to Boyd Gaming Boyd will use the property for construction staging and parking The City of Norfolk is leasing about four acres of city-owned land to Boyd Gaming to assist in the construction of the $750 million...

Devin O'Connor October 9, 2025
casinos New York Gaming Facility Location Board

New York Casino Board That Will Determine Winners Meets for First Time Since Bidding Ended

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board met for the first time since bidding concluded in June Four bids for three downstate New York casino licenses remain The Board isn't obligated to grant all three concessions The New York Gaming Facility Location...

Devin O'Connor October 9, 2025
NCAA student-athletes professional sports betting

NCAA Will Likely Allow College Student-Athletes to Gamble on Pro Sports

College student-athletes will likely be allowed to bet on professional sports Currently, college athletes governed by the NCAA cannot participate in any form of sports gambling The odds are good that the NCAA will adopt proposals to allow its student-athletes participating in...

Devin O'Connor October 9, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Kevin O'Toole

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Continues Fight Against Prediction Markets

Pennsylvania's top gaming regulator is no fan of prediction markets offering sports contracts Kevin O'Toole is calling on the state's congressional delegation to urge the CFTC to prohibit sports contracts on trading platforms it regulates The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is...

Devin O'Connor October 8, 2025
cruise casino Royal Caribbean Carnival

Cruise Passengers Voice Complaints About Expanding Casinos, Dwindling Decks, Pools

Legend of the Seas will feature the first two-story casino in Royal Caribbean history The vessel is set to sail in July 2026 Royal Caribbean has unveiled design specifics of its next ship, Legend of the Seas. Not everyone is pleased. Among...

Devin O'Connor October 8, 2025
Jack Ciattarelli New Jersey governor election

NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Says Atlantic City Needs More Than Casinos

Jack Ciattarelli says he's pro-business, something that could help Atlantic City New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial candidate says there needs to be more reason to visit and live in Atlantic City New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli believes Atlantic City needs much...

Devin O'Connor October 8, 2025
Montana online gambling law sweepstakes

Montana Online Gambling Ban Begins, Unregulated Operators Face Felony Charges

All forms of online gambling in Montana are illegal The state's law includes sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets Any person or business operating an unregulated, unlicensed online gambling platform in Montana is now subject to felony charges after Senate Bill 555 went...

Devin O'Connor October 8, 2025
New York volunteer fire department

New York Man Sentenced for Stealing $450K From Volunteer Fire Company to Gamble

A New York man has been sent to prison for stealing from a volunteer fire company James Hoffman admitted to stealing almost $450K to fund his gambling habit A New York man will spend the next two to six years in prison...

Devin O'Connor October 7, 2025
Potawatomi Casino Hotel floods Wisconsin

Potawatomi Casino Insurance Denies Claims for Flooded Vehicles in Valet Garage

The Potawatomi Casino Hotel parking garage experienced significant flooding in August Underinsured vehicle owners are experiencing difficulty in receiving coverage for this damage The Potawatomi Casino Hotel, like the rest of Milwaukee, experienced historic flooding in August. The tribal resort's insurance carrier...

Devin O'Connor October 7, 2025