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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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7579 stories by Devin O'Connor

Ryder Cup Team US Justin Thomas

Ryder Cup Odds Favor US Following Zach Johnson’s Controversial Justin Thomas Pick

The US Ryder Cup team was officially determined on Tuesday, with captain Zach Johnson choosing Brooks Koepka, Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas as his six captain's picks. Europe's captain, Luke Donald, will unveil his six captain's...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2023
NCAA college athletes sports betting reporting

College Athletes at 150 Schools Can Now Report Betting Suspicions Anonymously

College athletes at approximately 150 colleges and universities now can anonymously report suspicions of betting involvement. The NCAA prohibits its student-athletes from betting on any college sport sanctioned by the governing body. A new tool developed by US Integrity incorporated into the...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2023
Las Vegas airport Harry Reid International passengers

Las Vegas Welcomes Back International Travelers, July Airport Traffic Soars

Las Vegas welcomed more foreign travelers through its Harry Reid International Airport in July than Sin City has in any other month since COVID-19 arrived in Southern Nevada in early 2020. The Clark County Department of Aviation, which owns and operates Harry...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2023
Antigua offshore sportsbook US indictment Massachusetts

Antigua Sports Betting Ring Head Indicted 13 Years Ago Finally Arrested

Richard Sullivan, 73, of St. John's, Antigua, has finally been captured by U.S. law enforcement. His appehension comes 13 years after a federal grand jury in Boston indicted him with numerous charges related to his alleged offshore sports betting operation. Sullivan was...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2023
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Texas Troy Aikman

Choctaw Casinos Tap Texas Sports Legends for Advertising Campaign

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, makes no secret about targeting Texans to keep its properties bustling. The tribe's latest marketing ploy further highlights Texas' importance to the financial success of the Choctaw...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2023
DraftKings Maryland sports betting advertisements

DraftKings Sportsbook Fined $94K in Maryland for Marketing Violations

DraftKings has agreed to a $94,400 fine in Maryland for advertising its sports betting operations to fantasy sports players who aren't old enough to bet through a sportsbook. Maryland allows people aged 18 and older to play fantasy sports contests. Fantasy sports...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2023
Tulane University Green Wave sports betting

Tulane Athletics Dept. Requires Staff NDA to Protect Game Integrity

Tulane University's athletics department is taking great strides to protect the integrity of its games. With sports betting running rampant across the U.S. and a recent high-profile scandal involving several players at Iowa and Iowa State being compromised by outside influences, Tulane...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2023
Illinois gaming VGT Jeffrey Bertucci Steak N Egger

Illinois Gaming Board Mulls Revoking License for Business With Mob Links

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) continues to review how a restaurant owner with admitted ties to the mob secured a state-issued gaming license. The pact allows him to incorporate video gaming terminals (VGTs) at his restaurant in Cicero. Jeffrey Bertucci applied for...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2023
North Carolina casinos gaming referendum

North Carolina Casino Conversation Should Include State Voters — Poll

New polling out of North Carolina suggests state voters want a say in whether commercial casinos are allowed to come to the Tar Heel State. State leaders in the General Assembly, largely in private, closed-door negotiations, have debated the merits of authorizing...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2023
Pennsylvania skill gaming casino gambling slot machine

Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate. Skill gaming machines remain in countless bars, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores across the commonwealth. There are even standalone brick-and-mortar retail locations...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2023