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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

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting Texas

Mercedes Giveaway at Texas-Mexico Border Casino Leads to Shooting, Two Dead

A shooting broke out at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino early Sunday morning Police are still seeking to apprehend the shooter Two people are dead, with more in critical condition UPDATE: Law enforcement says a suspect is in custody.  A brand new...

Devin O'Connor September 28, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Robert Goldstein China

Las Vegas Sands CEO Robert Goldstein Among US Business Brass Who Met With Chinese Premier

Las Vegas Sands CEO Rob Goldstein met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang The Chinese leader expressed enthusiasm for strengthening his country's relationship with the US Sands operates five casinos in China's Macau Robert Goldstein, the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands,...

Devin O'Connor September 27, 2025
Oregon Lottery anonymous jackpot winner

Oregon Lottery Winners Now Remain Anonymous, Selling of Winning Tickets Prohibited

Oregon Lottery winners now remain anonymous Their identities are only made known through written authorization Oregon lottery winners will no longer need to make their identities publicly known after a law passed earlier this year went into effect. On Friday, Oregon became...

Devin O'Connor September 27, 2025
Indian Gaming Association Ernie Stevens Jr.

Indian Gaming Association Mourns Sudden Passing of Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr.

Ernie Stevens Jr. died on Friday at the age of 66 Stevens had led the Indian Gaming Association since 2000 The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) lost its longtime leader on Friday, as Ernie Stevens Jr. died suddenly at the age of 66....

Devin O'Connor September 27, 2025
Pentagon Defense Department gambling disorder

GAO: Pentagon Needs Defenses to Help Military Members With Gambling Disorders

The Government Accountability Office says the Defense Department needs to provide guidance to its installations to help personnel with gambling disorders Military members are said to be at a higher risk of gambling disorder The US government operates slot machines on overseas...

Devin O'Connor September 27, 2025
Meadowlands Hambletonian Jeff Gural casino

Meadowlands’ Jeff Gural Blames Drugs in Horse Racing for Losing Hambletonian Stakes

Jeff Gural is seeking a casino license at the Meadowlands Racetrack Gural has run the Meadowlands since 2011 Gural says the Hambletonian Society has refused to ban trainers allegedly using PED Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural says his pursuit of a casino in...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2025
First Light Casino alcohol Massachusetts

First Light Casino in Massachusetts Announces Alcohol Start Date

Alcohol is coming to First Light Casino The Massachusetts casino is a tribal facility without slots or table games The casino only offers electronic bingo terminals First Light Casino in Massachusetts will soon begin alcohol service. The tribal casino in East Taunton,...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2025
Pennsylvania Valley Forge Casino underage gambling

Pennsylvania Casino Allowed 13-Year-Old Boy to Gamble for Hours

Valley Forge Casino Resort allowed a 13-year-old to gamble The teen was accompanied by his father The casino has paid a $30K civil penalty to resolve the matter A Pennsylvania casino is in hot water after it allowed a 13-year-old boy to...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2025
Most Casinos Visited Joel Strasser Garrett Smith

The Guinness World Record for ‘Most Casinos Visited’ Will Be Set Today in Las Vegas

Joel Strasser and Garrett Smith are poised to set a Guinness World Record in Las Vegas The record is for the most casinos visited within 24 hours The previous record of 74 casinos has stood since October 2017 The Guinness World Record...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2025
Philippines online gaming POGO China

Philippines-Based Illegal Online Gaming Operation Leads to 91 Chinese People Being Deported

The Philippines has deported 91 Chinese nationals back to China The deportees were accused of running an illegal gambling operation POGOs -- Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators -- were banned in 2024 The Philippines is sending 91 Chinese citizens back to the People's...

Devin O'Connor September 25, 2025