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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

Virginia casinos Thanksgiving food bank

Casino Provides Those in Need With Thanksgiving Turkeys and All The Trimmings

Rivers Casino Portsmouth handed out 500 Thanksgiving meals The event supported those in need and federal government workers Norfolk's newly opened casino donated to the local food bank Reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving came early for about 500 needy families in...

Devin O'Connor November 19, 2025
Baltimore sports betting lawsuit DraftKings FanDuel

Baltimore Sports Betting Lawsuit Against DraftKings and FanDuel Will Be Tried in City Court

The City of Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel in April 2025 The lawsuit alleging consumer protection violations will be tried in the city court FanDuel and DraftKings have withdrawn their American Gaming Association membership  Baltimore City's lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel, filed...

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2025
Atlantic City casino revenue New Jersey

Atlantic City Casinos Begin Shoulder Season Strong, October Revenue Climbs to $234.7 Million

Atlantic City casino revenue in October was up 12.5% from October 2024 Atlantic City in-person gambling continues to rally in 2025 iGaming growth continues Atlantic City casinos enjoyed their best summer in years in 2025. The gaming rally has continued into the...

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2025
Arkansas online sports betting FanDuel DraftKings

FanDuel and DraftKings Ditch American Gaming Association for Prediction Markets

FanDuel and DraftKings are no longer AGA members The American Gaming Association represents the commercial and tribal gaming industries Prediction markets led to the companies' split from the AGA FanDuel and DraftKings have rescinded their memberships with the American Gaming Association (AGA)....

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2025
Hard Rock New York Steve Cohen tennis

Hard Rock New York Casino Signs City Agreement Despite US Open Tennis Lawsuit

New York City has signed an agreement that allows its 50-acre parking lot in Queens to be redeveloped Hard Rock and billionaire Steve Cohen can construct a casino resort on the city property The developers now must secure a casino license from...

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2025
Steve Wynn Beverly Hills real estate

Steve Wynn Slashes Beverly Hills Mansion Asking Price in Half

Steve Wynn is now asking $65 million for his Beverly Hills home The estate was listed for $135 million in 2020 Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has slashed the asking price for his mega-mansion in Beverly Hills by more than half. Wynn's...

Devin O'Connor November 17, 2025
Encore Boston Harbor iGaming online casino

Online Casino Gambling in Massachusetts Fields Powerful Opposition in Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts opposes iGaming in Massachusetts The Encore Boston Harbor operator says any tax revenue benefit would be greatly offset by associated economic declines Online casino gambling was considered by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies last week....

Devin O'Connor November 17, 2025
New York casinos Cohen Metropolitan Park

New York Judge Might Have Just Ended Steve Cohen’s Pursuit of Queens Casino

A New York judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Steve Cohen's casino plan in Queens The injunction could prevent the bid from being greenlit next month The odds of billionaire Steve Cohen's $8 billion casino resort bid being greenlit suffered...

Devin O'Connor November 17, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot lottery taxes

Here’s How Much Taxes the Mega Millions Winner Will Pay on $980 Million Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot finally hit after 39 drawings A single ticket sold at a grocery store in Georgia matched the six numbers Friday night's Mega Millions winner won the rights to pick between an annuitized prize of $980 million paid out...

Devin O'Connor November 16, 2025
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Stephen A. Smith Solitaire App Partnership Finished Amid Controversy

Stephen A. Smith is done with "Solitaire Cash" The social gambling app is alleged to be rigged against real players Stephen A. Smith has been hawking a controversial social gambling app to his six million X followers for weeks. The promotional partnership...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2025