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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

The Coney casino resort New York City

The Coney Casino Resort Application and $1 Million Fee Ready for Submission in New York

The Coney casino bid for downstate New York is ready The Coney is a proposed $3 billion investment in Coney Island The casino developers say the mixed-use resort would transform the town into a year-round destination The Coney, a casino and entertainment...

Devin O'Connor June 20, 2025
Dinner in the Sky Melco Resorts City of Dreams

Melco Resorts, City of Dreams, Takes Dining to New Heights in Macau

Dinner in the Sky has arrived in Macau City of Dreams, a resort owned and managed by Melco Resorts, has welcomed the culinary attraction Dinner in the Sky lifts diners 50 meters in the sky to eat Melco Resorts continues to seek...

Devin O'Connor June 20, 2025
illegal online gambling Japan baseball

Illegal Online Gambling Continues to Rock Professional Baseball in Japan

Illegal online gambling continues to cause controversy within pro baseball in Japan Online gambling is illegal in Japan Japanese people bet an estimated $45 billion online last year Illegal online gambling continues to present problems for professional baseball in Japan, the country's...

Devin O'Connor June 20, 2025
Cedar Rapids casino Iowa Linn County

Cedar Rapids Casino Secures Key Ruling, $275 Million Project Details Opening

An Iowa judge has ruled that a 2021 gaming referendum in Linn County was valid The ruling is key to Cedar Crossing Casino continuing construction The casino is slated to open by the end of 20026 Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center,...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2025
New Jersey Phil Murphy Atlantic City New York

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Says Atlantic City ‘Humming,’ Commits to Keeping Gaming Money in Garden State

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy could be open to allowing casinos outside of Atlantic City Three downstate New York casinos will open in the coming years The New York properties threaten Atlantic City and New Jersey's gaming industry New Jersey Gov. Phil...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2025
Pennsylvania gaming revenue GGR casino

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Sets Monthly Record as Gamblers Lose More Than $601 Million

Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Gamblers in the Keystone State lost $601.8 million last month iGaming continues to experience growth Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached a new monthly high in May as gamblers lost a record amount of...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2025
Elaine Wynn estate family trust

Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts, Leaves $2 Billion Estate to Family Trust

Elaine Wynn left her estate to a family trust While the executors have been named, the beneficiaries have not The future of Wynn's stock in Wynn Resorts lingers Elaine Wynn died on April 15 at the age of 82. The heir to...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2025
Two Kings Casino Resort Catawba Nation North Carolina

Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina Details Opening Timeline

The Catawba Nation continues construction of its casino resort in North Carolina Two Kings Casino Resort is being built in Kings Mountain, NC The permanent casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027 The permanent Two Kings Casino Resort continues...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2025
New York sweepstakes casino sweeps ban

Online Sweepstakes Ban Passes in a New York Minute, Bill Awaits Gov. Hochul’s Signature

New York lawmakers have passed legislation to ban sweepstakes sites Lawmakers say such online platforms violate the state's gaming laws New York joins a slew of states cracking down on sweeps New York lawmakers wasted no time in following State Attorney General...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2025
Gaming and Leisure Properties iGaming casino landlord

Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition

A casino landlord has joined a group opposing iGaming Gaming and Leisure Properties owns 68 casinos across the United States The National Association Against iGaming opposes online gambling aside from sports betting Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), the real estate investment...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2025