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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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7769 stories by Devin O'Connor

SWAT Foxwoods hostage Connecticut police

SWAT Team Responds to Foxwoods, Hostage Reports Incorrect

UPDATE (1:47 pm): An update from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Police Department: "An earlier incident at Fox Tower has been safely resolved. Our team was able to enter the room without incident. We thank members of our Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Ray Pineault Mohegan Connecticut tribe

Mohegan CEO Ray Pineault Departing, Exit Comes Amid Company Struggles

Ray Pineault is leaving Mohegan after almost 25 years Pineault is currently president and CEO Ray Pineault, the chief executive officer of Mohegan, is stepping down. His exit comes amid company turmoil following the organization's failed $1.6 billion bet on a casino...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana sports betting

Louisiana Sports Bettor Turns $50 Into $574,925 on Six-Leg Parlay

A bettor in Louisiana won $574,925 on a $50 bet The six-leg parlay was made with Caesars Sportsbook A sports bettor in Louisiana had himself a Thursday when his six-leg "Super Parlay" hit for almost $575K. Caesars Sportsbook shared the news on...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2025
Kalshi lawsuit class-action New York

Kalshi Hit With Class-Action Complaint Alleging ‘Unlawful Sports Gambling’

Kalshi has been sued in New York's Southern District The proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Kalshi is engaged in illegal sports gambling Prediction market Kalshi has been sued in New York's Southern District federal courthouse on allegations that the online platform is...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2025
Atlantic City casinos revenue GGR

Atlantic City Casinos Maintain Winning Streak, Though September Marked a Cooldown

Atlantic City casino revenue was up, albeit slightly, in September Atlantic City is fresh off a very successful summer season, and looks to maintain the run into the fall and winter Temperatures weren't the only thing cooling in Atlantic City last month,...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis strike Teamsters union

Horseshoe Indianapolis Table Game Dealers Walk Off the Job in Shelbyville

Table game dealers are striking at Horseshoe Indianapolis The dealers are seeking to join the Teamsters Table game dealers at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, Ind., walked off the job on Friday at 12 noon EST. After Caesars Entertainment refused to allow an...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
Maryland iGaming online casino gambling

Is Online Casino Gambling Coming to Maryland? Poll Suggests Residents Aren’t Overly Hopeful

A poll finds that voters in Maryland do not want online casinos State lawmakers have considered iGaming legislation in recent sessions Lawmakers in Maryland have considered online casino gambling legislation in recent legislative sessions, though no statute has been put up for...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
MGM New York Trump Organization

MGM New York Exit Doesn’t Warrant Investigation, Says Governor, Trump Denies Meddling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul won't probe MGM's decision to fold on its Yonkers casino plan The Trump Organization is denying any role in the shocking announcement MGM Resorts' shocking decision to withdraw from the downstate New York casino bidding left many...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
Tropicana Atlantic City renovation Solana Tower

Tropicana Atlantic City Taking Bookings for New Solana Tower

Tropicana's new Solana Tower will open in January 2026 The hotel tower was formerly the West Tower at the Atlantic City casino resort Tropicana Atlantic City is nearing the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation of the Solana Tower. In May, Tropicana operator...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025
Nevada Gaming Control Board sports event contracts

Nevada Warns Gaming Licensees About Prediction Markets, Sports Event Contracts

Nevada is warning gaming licensees about sports event contracts The NGCB considers such prediction market offerings to constitute sports gambling Nevada officials are warning the state's more than 300 licensed casinos and gaming establishments that aligning with a company that's engaged in...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025