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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

Reform Alliance Atlantic City Ocean Casino

Atlantic City recibe a Jay-Z, Beyoncé y The Weeknd este fin de semana

Reform Alliance celebrará este fin de semana su Casino Night & Gala en Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort volverá a ser la sede del evento La gala será solo por invitación Atlantic City será el punto de encuentro este fin de semana,...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Reform Alliance Atlantic City Jay-Z Beyonce

Reform Alliance Atlantic City Gala at Ocean Raises Millions for Criminal Justice Reform

The Reform Alliance held its Casino Night & Gala in Atlantic City on Saturday The star-studded event raised around $20 million for criminal justice reform The second Reform Alliance Casino Night & Gala in Atlantic City was once again a riveting success....

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Macau casinos entertainment ABBA Voyage

Macau Casinos Consider Virtual Live Entertainment, Cite ‘ABBA Voyage’ Success

Casinos in Macau are considering virtual live entertainment "ABBA Voyage" could overhaul casino residencies Macau casinos are considering a bet on virtual "live" entertainment that allows concertgoers to see their favorite acts -- both present and past -- who aren't actually in...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Washington employee theft gambling addiction

Washington State Employee Stole $900K to Fund Gambling Addiction

A former state employee in Washington will spend the next year and a half in prison for stealing almost $900K to gamble The judge went easy on the embezzler, saying addiction can make upstanding people do bad things A former employee with...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
WAGER Act Cortez Masto sports betting excise tax

WAGER Act to Repeal Federal Excise Handle Tax and Employee Head Fee Reintroduced

The WAGER Act would lift the federal government excise tax on sports bets Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is sponsoring the bill Legal sportsbooks pay a 0.25% excise tax on each bet they take United States Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and...

Devin O'Connor September 13, 2025
Philippines casinos money laundering

Philippines Senate President Ousted After Being Linked to Casino Money Laundering

Political corruption has again hit the Philippines It's alleged that government officials laundered money through casinos The money was supposed to be used to help protect against flooding Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero was removed from the top post of the upper...

Devin O'Connor September 13, 2025
Resorts World Catskills Sullivan County New York

Resorts World Catskills Nongaming Assets Will Be Sold to Sullivan County

Resorts World Catskills' nongaming assets are being sold The buyer is Sullivan County, the host county to the Upstate NY casino RW Catskills has underperformed throughout its history It opened in early 2018 The nongaming assets of Resorts World Catskills will be...

Devin O'Connor September 12, 2025
Wyoming online sports betting sportsbooks

Wyoming Sports Betting Tax Rate Remains Unchanged Following Testy Hearing

Wyoming's 10% tax on online sports betting will remain Legislation sought to double the tax on online sportsbooks to 20% The Wyoming sports betting tax paid by the state's five online sportsbooks will remain the same through at least 2026. This week,...

Devin O'Connor September 12, 2025
Texas Lt. Gov. Vikki Goodwin Dan Patrick

Texas Lt. Gov. Candidate Vikki Goodwin Would Support Liberalization of Casinos

Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin is seeking to become the next Lt. Gov. of Texas Goodwin is the underdog against incumbent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Goodwin is seeking to return the power of government to the people Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Travis) would...

Devin O'Connor September 12, 2025
NCAA sports betting violations

NCAA Sports Betting Probe Involves 13 College Basketball Players From Six Universities

The NCAA is investigating 13 former men's basketball players The probe is regarding possible sports betting violations The NCAA is investigating whether former men's college basketball players at six schools violated the organization's sports betting regulations. In a media release on Thursday,...

Devin O'Connor September 11, 2025