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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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7625 stories by Devin O'Connor

Virginia casinos Winchester Roanoke

Another Virginia City Considering Casino Push as Residents in Another Community Push Back

Could a casino be coming to Winchester? The Virginia city is in the early stages of discussing casino gambling Roanoke residents are seemingly opposed to a casino  In the coming months, Virginia will be home to five operational casinos with slot machines,...

Devin O'Connor October 21, 2025
Trump Diddy odds pardon commute

Diddy Could Soon Be Free After Reports Surface Trump Will Commute Disgraced Hip Hop Mogul’s Sentence

Trump is reportedly considering commuting Diddy's federal prison sentence Bettors on wagering exchanges are buying stock in Diddy being released Earlier this month, Diddy was sentenced to four years and two months in a federal prison, and fined $500K after he was...

Devin O'Connor October 21, 2025
Pennsylvania skill game tax slots

Pennsylvania Skill Game Proponents Rally in Hershey, Seek Fair Tax

Pennsylvania skill game supporters are seeking regulation, with a fair tax Pennsylvania's powerful casino industry opposes the unregulated games Most proponents of skill games in Pennsylvania want a legal framework for the slot-like terminals, but they're urging state lawmakers in Harrisburg not...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Inspire Korea casino Bain Capital

Inspire Taps Korean Businessman to Lead Struggling Casino Resort at Incheon International

Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will soon have a new CEO Inspire has underwhelmed compared with its preopening forecasts The casino is located at Seoul's Incheon International Airport Inspire Entertainment Resort will have a new chief executive beginning in December. Officials...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Nas Hip Hop Museum Resorts World New York City

Nas, Resorts World New York City Pledge $2 Million to The Hip Hop Museum

Rap artist Nas and Resorts World are giving $2 million to The Hip Hop Museum The Hip Hop Museum is set to open in 2026, more than a decade after it was announced Nas and RW are seeking a full casino license...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
SWAT Foxwoods hostage Connecticut police

SWAT Team Responds to Foxwoods, Hostage Reports Incorrect

UPDATE (1:47 pm): An update from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Police Department: "An earlier incident at Fox Tower has been safely resolved. Our team was able to enter the room without incident. We thank members of our Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Ray Pineault Mohegan Connecticut tribe

Mohegan CEO Ray Pineault Departing, Exit Comes Amid Company Struggles

Ray Pineault is leaving Mohegan after almost 25 years Pineault is currently president and CEO Ray Pineault, the chief executive officer of Mohegan, is stepping down. His exit comes amid company turmoil following the organization's failed $1.6 billion bet on a casino...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2025
Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana sports betting

Louisiana Sports Bettor Turns $50 Into $574,925 on Six-Leg Parlay

A bettor in Louisiana won $574,925 on a $50 bet The six-leg parlay was made with Caesars Sportsbook A sports bettor in Louisiana had himself a Thursday when his six-leg "Super Parlay" hit for almost $575K. Caesars Sportsbook shared the news on...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2025
Kalshi lawsuit class-action New York

Kalshi Hit With Class-Action Complaint Alleging ‘Unlawful Sports Gambling’

Kalshi has been sued in New York's Southern District The proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Kalshi is engaged in illegal sports gambling Prediction market Kalshi has been sued in New York's Southern District federal courthouse on allegations that the online platform is...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2025
Atlantic City casinos revenue GGR

Atlantic City Casinos Maintain Winning Streak, Though September Marked a Cooldown

Atlantic City casino revenue was up, albeit slightly, in September Atlantic City is fresh off a very successful summer season, and looks to maintain the run into the fall and winter Temperatures weren't the only thing cooling in Atlantic City last month,...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025