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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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7891 stories by Devin O'Connor

Coushatta Tribe scandal chairman shooting

Shooting at Coushatta Chairman’s House, Louisiana Police Confirm

A shooting occurred at the home of the chairman of the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana The tribe is the subject of a federal and state probe into claims of improper spending by the former chair Police in Louisiana's Jefferson Davis Parish responded...

Devin O'Connor November 6, 2025
Las Vegas airport LAS FAA

Las Vegas Expected to Be Among 40 Airports Ordered to Reduce Flights

The Las Vegas airport will likely be ordered to reduce its number of daily flights The FAA is cutting air traffic as more air traffic controllers refuse to work amid the government shutdown The odds are good that Las Vegas' Harry Reid...

Devin O'Connor November 6, 2025
Zohran Mamdani New York City casinos

How Zohran Mamdani Serving as New York City Mayor Will Impact Downstate Casinos

New York City's next mayor won't interfere with the issuing of casino licenses Zohran Mamdani has no say in where the casinos will operate  As expected, Zohran Mamdani cruised to become the next mayor of New York City during the November 4...

Devin O'Connor November 5, 2025
Atlantic City casino smoking union

Will Atlantic City Casinos Go Smoke-Free Under Gov. Mikie Sherrill?

Smoking remains inside all nine casinos in Atlantic City Some Atlantic City casino workers hope New Jersey's next governor, Mikie Sherrill, supports ending the casino smoking allowance US Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) will soon be relocating from Washington to Trenton to become...

Devin O'Connor November 5, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot lottery

Twelve Mega Millions Tickets Miss Jackpot by a Single Number, Prize Grows to $843 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot again evaded players during the November 4 drawing The jackpot hasn't hit since June 27 At an estimated $843 million, the Friday drawing comes with the eighth-richest jackpot in the game's history Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing with...

Devin O'Connor November 5, 2025
Texas Senate Las Vegas Sands casino

Texas Senate Election, Key to Casino Gambling Future, Headed to Runoff

Las Vegas Sands suffered another lobbying defeat in Texas on Election Day Sands backed Republican John Huffman, who placed third in the Senate District 9 race The New York City mayoral and Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections headlined Tuesday night's results,...

Devin O'Connor November 5, 2025
Hard Rock Hollywood crime grand auto theft

Police Officer Impersonator Allegedly Stole Corvette at Hard Rock Hollywood Casino

Police in Florida say a 60-year-old man tried to steal a Corvette at Hard Rock Hollywood The suspect has a lengthy rap sheet, including previous theft charges A 60-year-old Florida man who allegedly posed as a police officer tried to steal a...

Devin O'Connor November 4, 2025
NCAA Kalshi sports events contracts

NCAA Asks Kalshi to Concede That It’s a ‘Sports Betting Platform’

The NCAA has asked Kalshi to revise its fine print regarding college sports event contracts The NCAA is seeking clarity on how Kalshi is ensuring that sports contracts don't jeopardize the integrity of college sports In a letter from the NCAA to...

Devin O'Connor November 4, 2025
Playstudios sweepstakes casinos The Win Zone

Playstudios Remains Bullish on Sweepstakes Despite Regulatory Contraction

Playstudios remains optimistic about sweepstakes casinos The bullishness comes amid regulatory headwinds surrounding the controversial online games The sweepstakes casino market hasn't exactly been on a winning streak, as California passed a ban on the online games, and Google declassified sweeps as...

Devin O'Connor November 4, 2025
Thanksgiving Las Vegas US Travel Association

Thanksgiving Chaos Forecasted by Travel Experts Should Govt. Shutdown Persist

The federal government shutdown will wreak havoc on Thanksgiving travel That's according to the US Travel Association, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is only a little more than three weeks away. Travel experts say the five-day holiday period,...

Devin O'Connor November 4, 2025