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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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8299 stories by Devin O'Connor

Potawatomi Casino fire Milwaukee

Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee Evacuated After Rooftop Fire

The Potawatomi Casino was evacuated on Monday due to a fire Reports say the rooftop blaze originated in an HVAC unit The fire did not impact hotel operations The gaming floor at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated on April...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
Cambodia casinos scam center government

Amnesty International: Cambodia Doing Nothing On Casino Human Rights Abuses

Cambodian casinos received new licenses in December despite allegations of human rights abuses Cambodian scam centers and casinos have been linked to the state government The government is doing little to nothing in Cambodia to curtail widespread allegations of human rights abuses...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
SNL Charles Barkley Kalshi prediction market

‘SNL’ Pokes Fun at Prediction Markets That Allow People to Gamble on Just About Everything

"SNL" took a jab at Kalshi and prediction markets on Saturday night An impersonated Charles Barkley says he's betting on what he'll say during the show "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday night poked fun at Kalshi, the prediction market that allows traders...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
South Carolina casino gambling Nancy Mace

Will The Next Governor of South Carolina Embrace Casino Gambling?

South Carolina will elect its next governor in November 2026 Gaming proponents hope the next governor is more willing to embrace casinos Gov. Henry McMaster is a staunch opponent of gambling South Carolina is one of only a handful of remaining states...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
Larry Ellison Cal Neva casino Lake Tahoe

Cal Neva Casino Resort To Be Renovated and Rebranded

A real estate investment firm is planning a substantial makeover of the Cal Neva The plan includes rebranding the Cal Neva to the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino The historic Cal Neva Resort Hotel & Casino that straddles the California-Nevada border...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2026
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh parking NFL Draft

Pittsburgh Casino To Charge $550 To Park During NFL Draft Amid High Demand

The special event pricing comes during the 2026 NFL Draft The four-day parking pass is a steal, casino reps claim Demand is reportedly high despite the three-figure charge Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is charging over $553.11 to park during the forthcoming 2026 NFL...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2026
Tysons casino Fairfax County Virginia

Northern Virginia Lawmakers Call For Tysons Casino Bill Veto

State lawmakers representing Fairfax hope the governor vetoes Senate Bill 756 The legislation seeks to allow a casino in Tysons Lawmakers representing Northern Virginia are calling on Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) to veto legislation on her desk that proposes allowing the Fairfax...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2026
Atlantic City casinos New Jersey voters

Poll: NJ Voters Still Oppose Casinos Outside Atlantic City

A poll suggests that New Jersey voters don't want more casinos New Jersey voters rejected a statewide referendum in 2016 to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City A new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) has found that New Jersey residents remain...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2026
Louisiana college player prop sports betting

Louisiana Lawmakers Swerve Prop Bets Block Amid Tax Revenue Concerns

Prop bets on pro sports are staying in Louisiana Lawmakers learned that the state benefits greatly from tax revenue generated by props Louisiana is home to retail and online sports betting Lawmakers in Louisiana have opted not to continue with legislation that...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2026
Kalshi Stephanie Cutter advisor Democrat

Kalshi Taps Former Democrat Strategist and Obama Staffer as Policy Advisor

Kalshi has tapped Stephanie Cutter as a policy advisor Cutter is a DC insider with deep ties to Democratic leaders Donald Trump Jr. is also a Kalshi advisor Kalshi has named a former campaign manager to Barack Obama as the prediction market...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2026