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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

Caesars Palace Times Square New York City casino

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Pledges LGBTQ+ Commitments

Caesars Palace Times Square would increase LGBTQ+ health care if the casino project is authorized The developers behind the $4 billion project have made $5 million in commitments to Callen-Lorde Callen-Lorde provides LGBTQ+ health care to patients regardless of their insurance status...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
Las Vegas summer pool day club Nevada

As Summer Pool Season Begins, Las Vegas Casinos Alerted About Prostitution and Drugs

Las Vegas pools are bustling with summer underway Nevada gaming officials are reminding casinos that they're responsible for all activity on their premises Casinos risk fines and other penalties if unlawful activity occurs on their properties Summer has officially arrived, and with...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
New Jersey online sportsbooks iGaming taxes

New Jersey Online Sportsbooks, iGaming Platforms Likely to Pay Higher State Tax

New Jersey is expected to increase certain gaming taxes The tax hikes will impact iGaming and online sportsbook operators New Jersey's online gaming taxes will remain competitive New Jersey online sportsbooks and iGaming platforms are expected to see their tax rates hiked...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
Oklahoma United Keetoowah Casino tribe Cherokee

Oklahoma Attorney General Says United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact Invalid

Oklahoma's top legal advisor says a tribal gaming compact is invalid The United Keetoowah Band is seeking to resume gaming operations The UKB sent the federal government a Class III gaming compact in April Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says the Class...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
The 13 Hotel Macau casino China

The 13 Hotel Macau, a Financial Disaster That Cost $1.4 Billion, Sells for $50.1 Million

The 13 Hotel in Macau has reportedly been sold The hotel was originally to be a VIP-focused casino hotel The project cost most of Stephen Hung's fortune The 13 Hotel in Macau has a new owner, though the buyer hasn't yet been...

Devin O'Connor June 23, 2025
blue casino color risk-taking research

Scientists Say Blue Lighting Inside Casinos Influences Risk-Taking Decisions

Scientists say the color blue could encourage risk-taking Gamblers in blue-light environments might be more prone to incurring financial loss A new responsible gaming tool could be eliminating blue from casinos Scientists and researchers at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute...

Devin O'Connor June 23, 2025
Publishers Clearing House PCH online sweepstakes

Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company

Publishers Clearing House has been acquired ARB Interactive, the buyer, runs online sweepstakes games ARB is paying more than $7.1 million for PCH Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has a new owner in ARB Interactive, a Miami-based online sweepstakes gaming company best known...

Devin O'Connor June 23, 2025
Rhode Island casinos Bally's smoking

Rhode Island Casinos Retain Smoking Privileges, Though Only in Enclosed Areas

Rhode Island casino smoking will remain State lawmakers passed legislation limiting casino smoking to enclosed chambers The smoking lounges must prevent any flow of secondhand smoke to the nonsmoking areas Rhode Island casino smoking will remain after lawmakers, on their final session...

Devin O'Connor June 23, 2025
Caesars Palace Online Casino promotion

Caesars Palace Online Casino Promo Faces Lawsuit, Complaint Contends Blackjack Players Must Bet $375,000

Caesars Palace Online Casino is facing a deceptive advertising lawsuit A public health advocacy alleges the iGaming platform's promotion misleads consumers Sign-up bonuses and other incentives are common in the online gaming industry The Caesars Palace Online Casino platform has been named...

Devin O'Connor June 22, 2025
Dan Bilzerian Israel Iran Trump war

Nazi Sympathizer Dan Bilzerian Happy Israel Being Shot At, as U.S. Intervenes

Dan Bilzerian is happy Iran is firing missiles at Israel Israel and the United States think Iran is nearing the completion of nuclear weapons Some Democrats say Trump overstepped his presidential authority in bombing Iran's nuclear sites Dan Bilzerian, a poker aficionado...

Devin O'Connor June 22, 2025