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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

New Hampshire casino VLT video lottery

New Hampshire’s New Casino Industry Goes Into Effect With Slot-Like VLTs

New Hampshire casinos can now offer video lottery terminals VLTs are slot-like machines New Hampshire casinos primarily benefit charities and nonprofit organizations As of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the 14 casinos in New Hampshire have the privilege to swap out their historical...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Jay-Z Nas Sharpton Trump New York casino bids

From Jay-Z and Nas to Al Sharpton and Donald Trump, NYC Casino Bids Have Many Celebrity Attachments

Several casino bids for New York City have celebrities attached Jay-Z and Rev. Al Sharpton are supporting Caesars Palace Times Square Nas is backing Resorts World New York City in Queens There are eight bids for the available downstate New York casino...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Macau casino revenue GGR

Macau Casino Comeback Continues, as Gaming Revenue Climbs 19 Percent in June

Macau casinos enjoyed another strong gaming month June marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gaming growth The premium mass market is reportedly fueling the comeback Macau casino revenue continues to inch closer to pre-pandemic levels, with June marking the region's fifth...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Valley Forge Casino Resort Stress Factory Comedy Club

Valley Forge Casino Resort Bringing Laughs to King of Prussia With Stress Factory

Valley Forge Casino Resort is opening a stand-up comedy club in July Stress Factory will open its third comedy club and first in Pennsylvania Boyd Gaming owns and operates Valley Forge Boyd Gaming's Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania is bringing the...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Melco Resorts City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Melco Resorts’ City of Dreams Sri Lanka Casino Almost Ready for Guests

City of Dreams Sri Lanka will open on August 2 The casino is part of Sri Lanka's first integrated resort Melco Resorts will run the casino for at least the next two decades Melco Resorts' expansion phase continues by way of Sri...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Jamaica resort casino Rose Hall Montego Bay

Jamaica Rose Hall Casino Strip Forthcoming With Montego Bay Resort Developments

Jamaica continues to attract resort development Jamaica's version of the Las Vegas Strip is under development in Montego Bay Montego Bay's Rose Hall corridor is a popular tourist destination Jamaica is shoving all-in on casino gambling to further attract leisure travelers and...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Live Trivia payout

Hard Rock Bet Accidentally Gives $1.7 Million to Online Players, Lets Them Keep It

Hard Rock Bet accidentally paid 353 Live Trivia players $5,000 each The total payout was to be $5,000, or $14.16 a player Hard Rock Bet's iGaming platform operates only in New Jersey Hard Rock Bet runs a weekly free-to-play online trivia game...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Thailand casino bill legislation

Thailand Casino Bill Shelved Amid Political Unrest, Gaming Opposition

Thailand's casino bill has been delayed The postponement comes amid political turmoil and public opposition Supporters say casinos would return foreign travel and investment Thailand's controlling party will not immediately reintroduce its Entertainment Complex Bill when the National Assembly's House of Representatives...

Devin O'Connor June 28, 2025
Las Vegas casino revenue Nevada GGR

Las Vegas Casino Revenue Down Again, Analysts Brace for Cool Summer

Las Vegas Strip casino revenue was down again in May May marked the Strip's fourth consecutive gaming revenue loss Analysts aren't bullish on a quick summer rebound Las Vegas casinos saw gaming revenue further slow in May. On Friday, the Nevada Gaming...

Devin O'Connor June 27, 2025
New York Gaming Facility Location Board NYC casino

New York Gaming Facility Location Board Chair Has Never Been To a Casino

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board received eight downstate casino applications The five-member Board is currently one member short The Board is responsible for deciding where the three casinos are located The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is tasked with...

Devin O'Connor June 27, 2025