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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

Seminole Casinos Florida gambling laws

Seminole Tribe Reminds Floridians About State’s Illegal Gambling Problem

The Seminole Tribe is encouraging the public to avoid unregulated gambling outfits Florida has an illegal gambling problem, with slots parlors masquerading as arcades The Seminoles are the only legal operator of Las Vegas-like casinos in Florida The Seminole Tribe of Florida...

Devin O'Connor September 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk Las Vegas Station Casinos

Charlie Kirk Honored in Las Vegas by Station Casinos, Steve Wynn Gave to Turning Point

Station Casinos is honoring Charlie Kirk Kirk was assassinated in Utah on September 10 Kirk campaigned for Donald Trump in Las Vegas Steve Wynn gave Kirk's organization $500K Political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Thursday at Utah Valley University in Orem...

Devin O'Connor September 11, 2025
Poker Palace Casino Las Vegas Truckee Gaming

Las Vegas Locals’ Casino, Poker Palace, Being Reimagined by Truckee Gaming

Poker Palace is undergoing a complete renovation The North Las Vegas casino is a locals' gaming hall with smoking and nonsmoking rooms Truckee Gaming plans to overhaul the locals' joint Poker Palace, a North Las Vegas locals' casino, isn't closing after all....

Devin O'Connor September 11, 2025
Atlantic City governance New Jersey

Atlantic City Governance Will Remain Under New Jersey State Control

Atlantic City's governance will remain under state control for another year New Jersey's takeover of the casino town began in 2016 Atlantic City's governance will remain under the supervision of the State of New Jersey for at least another year. On Wednesday,...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2025
Powerball winners jackpot Missouri Texas

Powerball Winners of $1.787 Billion Jackpot Likely Won’t Ever Be Known

Last Saturday's Powerball jackpot winners can remain anonymous The winning players were sold in Texas and Missouri The winners of the Saturday, September 6, Powerball jackpot likely won't ever be known, at least publicly. Last weekend, two life-changing lottery wins were delivered...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2025
Macau casino revenue GGR China

Macau Casino Outlook Upgraded, Analysts Forecast $31.1 Billion in 2025 Gaming Revenue

Macau's casino industry continues to be upgraded by analysts Macau is amid its most significant post-pandemic recovery Gaming revenue through August is up 7.2% from 2024 The Macau casino industry is experiencing its most significant post-COVID-19 comeback. Through August, casino revenue from...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2025
Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes ARB Interactive

Publishers Clearing House ‘$5,000 A Week Forever’ Ends After Company Bankruptcy

Publishers Clearing House winners say their prizes have stopped after the company went bankrupt PCH has since been acquired by an online sweepstakes company Another winner of a Publishers Clearing House (PCH) "$5,000 A Week Forever" promotion has come forward, telling the...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2025
FAIR Bet Dina Titus gambling losses deduction

FAIR Bet Act to Restore Gambling Losses Deduction Shot Down in Military Bill

The FAIR Bet Act won't be included in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Dina Titus says she will continue the fight in Congress FAIR Bet would restore the gambling losses tax deduction to 100% House Republicans say Rep. Dina Titus' (D-NV)...

Devin O'Connor September 9, 2025
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel parking robbery

71-Year-Old Man Who Won Big at Jake’s 58 Assaulted in Parking Lot by 24-Year-Old

Jake's 58 Casino was the site of an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon A 71-year-old man was the victim in the incident, police say A 24-year-old was quickly apprehended and charged with felony robbery A 71-year-old man was the victim of a...

Devin O'Connor September 9, 2025
Atlantic City casinos suicide prevention

Atlantic City Casino Workers Walk to Support Suicide Prevention, Fundraising Surpasses $1 Million

Atlantic City casino workers walked to support suicide prevention on September 6 The casinos have helped raise more than $1 million since 2020 Suicide because of a gambling addiction is rare Atlantic City casino workers once again came together to support suicide...

Devin O'Connor September 9, 2025