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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day

Hard Rock Tampa claims a lucky slots player won 389 jackpots in a single day Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida There's a heater, and then there's a Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2025
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Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses

Illinois has altered how gaming companies can advertise Gaming businesses are no longer permitted to advertise on college campuses Responsible gaming messaging is needed in all marketing materials Legal gaming operators in Illinois recently saw their advertising freedoms shrink. On Monday, the...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2025
New York City Bally's Bronx Eric Adams

New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx

The New York City Council isn't expected to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto Adams' veto allowed the Bally's Bronx casino bid to continue Bally's Bronx is a proposed $4 billion development at Ferry Point The Democrat-controlled New York City Council isn't expected...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2025
New York bomb explosive Finger Lakes Gaming

New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Finger Lakes Gaming Facility

Finger Lakes Gaming was the recent subject of a bomb threat An unruly guest who was asked to leave threatened to bomb the New York property Bomb threats against casinos occasionally occur  A New York man has been arrested and charged with...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2025
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Macau Casino Industry Receives Major Upgrades Following Recent Numbers

Macau's casino outlook is being revised positively Macau has experienced a strong recovery in 2025 GGR for the year could improve 10%, analysts say The Macau casino market is trending positively, and that has certain brokerages amending their 2025 gaming outlooks. In...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2025
Penn Entertainment Ronnie Jones Louisiana

Penn Entertainment Taps Longtime Louisiana Gaming Regulator Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones is joining Penn Entertainment Jones previously led the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Jones will serve on the Hollywood casino company's compliance committee Penn Entertainment is bringing aboard a veteran gaming regulator to help lead the Pennsylvania-based gaming operator's Compliance Committee....

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2025
Live! Casino Virginia dealer school

Live! Casino Virginia Readying Temporary Gaming Facility, Dealer School

Live! Casino Virginia will open a temporary casino before the end of the year Richard Bland College will start its Dealer Institute next month Live! is a two-phased, $1.4 billion development Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is expected to assemble a permanent...

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2025
Tilman Fertitta superyacht Rome Italy

Tilman Fertitta Moves Into Ambassador’s Residence After Extended Superyacht Stay

Tilman Fertitta has moved into Villa Taverna The villa is the official residence of the U.S. ambassador to Italy The U.S. has rented the property since the 1930s Tilman Fertitta has finally moved into Villa Taverna, the official residence of the United...

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2025
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Mohegan Selling WNBA Connecticut Sun to Executive Linked to Inspire Casino Disaster

Mohegan is selling the WNBA Connecticut Sun for $325 million The buyer is a top executive at Bain Capital Bain Capital helped Mohegan build Inspire in South Korea The Mohegan Tribe has found a buyer for its Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)...

Devin O'Connor August 3, 2025
Encore Boston Harbor casino arrest Massachusetts

Man Who Hijacked Garbage Truck Outside Encore Boston Harbor in Critical Condition

Encore Boston Harbor was near a high-stakes police chase this week Police eventually managed to arrest a man who hijacked a garbage truck Encore Boston Harbor is in Everett near the Massachusetts capital city A man whose violent robbery and carjacking spree...

Devin O'Connor August 1, 2025