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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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8319 stories by Devin O'Connor

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Gary

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Donates $500,000 to Gary Animal Shelter

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is helping build a new animal shelter The Hard Rock casino contributed $500,000 to the Gary Animal Care project Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has contributed half a million dollars towards the construction of the new Gary...

Devin O'Connor March 16, 2026
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Pennsylvania Police Allege Female Employee at Hollywood Casino Penn National Stole Over $700,000

Pennsylvania police allege a worker at Hollywood Penn National stole $727K from the racebook A bookkeeper is alleged to have directed the money to personal accounts she controlled A Tesla was among her fraudulent purchases, police claim Pennsylvania State Police allege in...

Devin O'Connor March 16, 2026
Virginia skill games minimum payout

Virginia Skill Games Bill Passed by General Assembly Has No Minimum Payout Requirement

Virginia skill games could soon return after the General Assembly compromised on a bill The skill games would not require a minimum payout rate There are many critics of allowing gaming machines on every street corner in the commonwealth The Virginia General...

Devin O'Connor March 16, 2026
Tysons casino Fairfax County Virginia

Fairfax Casino Bill Forwarded to Gov. Spanberger, Voter Control Restored

Lawmakers have authorised a sixth Casino in Virginia The final decision will stand with voters in Fairfax County If approved, the casino can only operate on a 30-acre site Virginia lawmakers have authorized a sixth casino in the commonwealth, but voters in...

Devin O'Connor March 15, 2026
Virginia Fairfax casino referendum

Virginia Senate Approves ‘Temporary’ Fairfax County Casino Nearly the Size of MGM National Harbor Without Voter Referendum

The Virginia Senate has approved a Fairfax County casino compromise The compromise authorizes a temporary casino without a local referendum If a permanent Fairfax casino is rejected through a referendum, the temporary casino would shutter On Friday, the Virginia Senate approved legislation...

Devin O'Connor March 14, 2026
Hard Rock Kenosha casino Menominee

Menominee Indian Tribe Says Environmental Assessment for Kenosha Casino Favorable

Hard Rock Kenosha has fielded a favorable Environmental Review The EA was handled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs The EA moves the tribal casino project closer to federal approval  Wisconsin's Menominee Indian Tribe says it has fielded a favorable Environmental Assessment...

Devin O'Connor March 13, 2026
Powerball winner arrest, James Farthing, Kentucky burglary case, lottery winner crime, $167M jackpot winner

Powerball Winner Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery Charge, Slapped on Wrist for Assaulting Police Officer

A Powerball winner has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Florida James Farthing was originally charged with felony battery of a police officer Farthing has a lengthy criminal record A man who won a Powerball jackpot worth $167.3 million last year,...

Devin O'Connor March 13, 2026
prediction markets bill Blumenthal sports events

Sen. Blumenthal: Prediction Markets Turned ‘War Into Casino Game,’ Bill Would Restore States’ Rights

Federal legislation seeks to give states the right to determine what sort of prediction market trading is allowed The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act would also increase the minimum prediction market trading age from 18 to 21 United States Sen. Richard...

Devin O'Connor March 13, 2026
Massachusetts sports betting affordability check

Massachusetts Sports Bettors Could Be Limited to $1K a Day, $10K a Month, Unless Affordability Check

Legislation in Massachusetts would limit how much sports bettors could bet The limit could be lifted if the bettor agrees to an affordability check Massachusetts bettors lost $865 million betting last year Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that would place a series...

Devin O'Connor March 13, 2026
Hollywood Casino Columbus hotel Penn Entertainment

Hollywood Casino Columbus Announces Opening Date for 203-Room Hotel

Hollywood Casino Columbus will open its 203-room hotel this June  The $100 million project additionally includes meeting facilities, a fitness center, and a restaurant Hollywood Casino Columbus will soon finish construction on its 203-room hotel and begin taking overnight reservations. Announced in...

Devin O'Connor March 12, 2026