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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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8311 stories by Devin O'Connor

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FIFA World Cup Prediction Market Predictstreet Integrating With DAZN

Prediction market Predictstreet and OTT streaming service DAZN are partnering Predictstreet is the prediction market partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup DAZN is a sports streaming service with an emphasis on soccer and combat sports The "Official Prediction Market Partner of...

Devin O'Connor April 14, 2026
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Sky-High Gas Prices Trigger Massive Profit Boost for Tribal ‘Gasinos’

Native tribes can generally offer cheaper fuel because they're exempt from state taxes on gas and diesel Fuel prices are about $1 more today than they were a year ago Some tribes are combining fuel and gaming to create so-called 'gasinos' Casino.org...

Devin O'Connor April 13, 2026
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Washington DC City Councilor Proposes Legalized iGaming

A city councilor in Washington wants to legalize iGaming Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act includes $2 million license fee for a five year license The nation's capital already has online sports betting A D.C. councilmember is pushing to legalize iGaming, arguing...

Devin O'Connor April 13, 2026
Minnesota pull-tab gambling embezzlement

Prosecutors: Minnesota Woman Stole $1.2M To Fund Pull-Tab Habit

A Minnesota woman allegedly stole $1.2 million from her employer Federal prosecutors believe the defendant gambled much of the ill-gotten funds on pull-tabs Pull-tabs in Minnesota primarily benefit charitable organizations Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have brought a felony count of wire fraud...

Devin O'Connor April 13, 2026
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Georgia Governor Hopeful Uses Casinos to Court Blue Vote

The leading Democratic candidate in the Georgia gubernatorial election supports casino gambling Keisha Lance Bottoms thinks casino tax revenue could provide universal pre-schooling programs Georgians would first need to approve of casinos through a statewide ballot referendum Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former...

Devin O'Connor April 13, 2026
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Virginia Governor Vetoes Gaming Bill Issuing Regulatory Authority Demand

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has made it abundantly clear that she won't sign legislation authorizing additional gambling in the commonwealth unless lawmakers first approve and allocate funding for the creation of an independent gaming regulatory commission. A day after Spanberger vetoed...

Devin O'Connor April 11, 2026
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Congress Demands Answers From CFTC Over Insider Trading on Iran War

US Rep. Torres wants the CFTC to probe Polymarket trading related to the US-Iran ceasefire Newly formed trading accounts on Polymarket made $550K in profits on the ceasefire deal Prediction markets continue to face insider trading scrutiny Democratic lawmakers in Congress are...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2026
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Caesars Expands To Oklahoma With Tribal Operator Partnership

Harrah's Oklahoma is open in Chandler The tribal casino is a joint partnership between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Caesars Entertainment Chandler marks Caesars Entertainment's first property in the Sooner State Caesars Entertainment has expanded into Oklahoma for the first time,...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2026
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Here’s Why Northern Virginia Casino Bill Was Vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Virginia Gov. Spanberger has vetoed the Fairfax County casino bill The local government in the Northern Virginia county never asked for casino privileges On Thursday, April 9, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed legislation that sought to allow a casino resort in...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2026
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks during the Wisconsin Democrats 2025 Convention at Chula Vista Resort on June 14, 2025. Evers has signed tribal online sports betting into law, but he has demands before he'll sign amended Class III gaming compacts. (Image: Getty)

Wisconsin Aims For ‘Equitable Model’ for Tribal Online Sports Betting

Online sports betting is now legal in Wisconsin Online sportsbooks are reserved for tribal nations with Class III gaming compacts Gov. Evers wants to ensure that all tribes benefit from mobile sports gambling Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) has signed legislation allowing...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2026