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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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8319 stories by Devin O'Connor

Alabama gambling state senate

Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling

An Alabama state Senate candidate says he'll oppose all gambling measures Terry Waters' May primary opponent is longtime incumbent Greg Albritton Albritton has authored various gaming bills during his time in the Alabama Senate The Alabama Legislature has adjourned for 2026, and...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2026
castle hotel Sheraton Nashua casino Gate City

Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino

Delaware North wants to move its New Hampshire charitable casino The Sheraton Nashua, a castle hotel, is targeted for the new casino location The iconic Sheraton Nashua 'castle' hotel is set for a massive transformation into the Gate City Casino & Hotel...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2026
Trump Media Truth Social prediction market

Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms

Trump Media has parted ways with Devin Nunes as CEO Trump Media hasn't launched its prediction market six months after announcing Truth Predict Trump Media has lost $6 billion in investor value over the past year Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG)...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2026
Dave & Buster's lawsuit illegal gambling

Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation

Dave & Buster's is accused of running illegal gambling games in South Carolina The lawsuit contends that skill games and redemption games are prohibited in the Palmetto State Dave & Buster's sells more than $1.3 billion a year in game credits The...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2026
Pennsylvania gambling problem app Almond Digital Health

Pennsylvania Approves First-in-US State-Funded App to Fight Gambling Addiction

Pennsylvania has commissioned a mobile app for problem gamblers The forthcoming app will provide 24/7 confidential support for those seeking help Pennsylvania is among the richest gaming states in the country Pennsylvania's General Assembly has officially backed the first legislative-funded digital gambling...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2026
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The Real Gambling Threat? Why ‘Sweepstakes’ Casinos Are Thriving in the Shadow of Prediction Markets

Prediction markets remain the hot topic in the US gaming industry That could be benefitting sweepstakes casinos from being outlawed through state legislation While Washington and state governors obsess over the legality of election betting, the multi-billion dollar "sweepstakes" casino industry is...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2026
Genting, Resorts World New York City, New York casino license, gaming regulators, disclosure omissions

Vegas Comes to Queens: Resorts World NYC To Debut Live Dealer Table Games

Resorts World New York City will offer table games beginning April 28 RWNYC is the first casino in downstate New York to have live dealer tables Hard Rock Metropolitan Park and Bally's Bronx aren't likely to open until 2030 A new era...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2026
FanDuel Bet Protect DraftKings insurance

FanDuel vs. DraftKings: The Heated Debate Over New ‘Injury Protection’ Fees

FanDuel has debuted a full-game insurance program for player props and parlays Bet Protect+ costs 3% of the bet DraftKings bettors are criticizing its rival's insurance program While FanDuel claims its new Bet Protect+ puts users in control, rival DraftKings bettors are...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2026
Snoop Dogg concert Treasure Island Casino Minnesota

Unlikely Audience: Snoop Dogg’s Treasure Island Show Is Rated for Ages 5+

Snoop Dogg will play Treasure Island Resort & Casino in September Snoop will play the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN The show is ages 5+ Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota has just booked its biggest name yet for its...

Devin O'Connor April 20, 2026
online sports betting handle prediction markets

Is the Sportsbook Era Over? Why Prediction Markets Are Stealing Betting’s Crown

Prediction markets are likely poaching play from online sportsbooks Prediction markets continue to face scrutiny for their sports contract trading Prediction markets are aggressively cannibalizing the sports betting industry, with the surging "event trading" craze now threatening to dethrone traditional bookmakers. Gaming...

Devin O'Connor April 20, 2026