Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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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8100 stories by Devin O'Connor

Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines

Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for its first major expansion since the public...

Devin O'Connor — January 26, 2026

Prediction Markets in Iowa Could Soon Need State License

Legislation in Iowa seeks to force prediction markets to obtain state licenses The licenses would come with hefty costs, including an upfront $10 million fee Prediction markets say their federal regulation supersedes state laws Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures...

Devin O'Connor — January 26, 2026

Survey Ranks Nevada Among Worst States in Which to Raise a Family

Nevada isn't an ideal place to raise a family, a new study finds Education, affordability, and divorce rates were cited for Nevada's poor rank A new survey suggests that Nevada is among the worst places to raise a family. Researchers at WalletHub,...

Devin O'Connor — January 26, 2026

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Catawba Nation Petitions North Carolina for State Recognition, Teases Casino Opening

The Catawba Nation is seeking state recognition in North Carolina The tribe has operated a casino in North Carolina since 2021 The Catawba Nation has petitioned North Carolina for state recognition, where the federally recognized tribe has operated a temporary casino in...

Devin O'Connor — January 24, 2026

Hawaii Doesn’t Have Casinos. State Task Force Considers Changing That Reality

Hawaii has no legal form of gambling A state task force is mulling the pros and cons of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming Hawaii is one of only two states, the other being Utah, that have no legal form of gambling....

Devin O'Connor — January 24, 2026

Polymarket Is Offering Contracts About the Future of Kalshi, Robinhood

Prediction market Polymarket has event contracts involving its competitors One Polymarket contract asks when Kalshi will cease facilitating sports event trades in Massachusetts Polymarket, a leader in the prediction market (PM) space outside of the United States, is now taking bets on...