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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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7659 stories by Devin O'Connor

IRS slot machine threshold

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Has Silver Lining for Gamblers as Certain Tax Reporting Thresholds Increase

Editor's note: There is much confusion about whether the slot tax threshold was increased in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Please see our updated coverage here.  The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" increases the slot tax threshold The legislation also caps gambling...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2025
Caesars Michigan iGaming live dealer studio

Caesars Expands Live-Dealer Offering in Michigan With Branded Studio

Caesars has launched a live-dealer studio in Michigan The facility provides live dealers online to Caesars' iGaming platforms Caesars operates Caesars Palace, Caesars Sportsbook, and Horseshoe Caesars Entertainment is expanding the at-home casino experience for online players in Michigan. Caesars announced the...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2025
UNO Social Club Palms Casino Las Vegas

No, UNO Table Games Aren’t Coming to Las Vegas

UNO Social Club at Palms doesn't involve gambling Reports wrongly surfaced that UNO had become a real-money table game UNO is instead only marketing the game through social pop-up spaces Las Vegas is famed for its table games like blackjack, roulette, craps,...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2025
Derek Jeter BetMGM online sportsbook casino

Derek Jeter Partners With BetMGM for Online Slot Game, National Marketing Campaigns

Derek Jeter has partnered with BetMGM Jeter remains among the most popular athletes Jeter spent his entire 20-year career with the New York Yankees Derek Jeter is the newest teammate of BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sportsbook operator based in the five-time...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2025
Ohio Lottery Giant Eagle wins

Ohio Lottery Players Keep Hitting at Giant Eagle Grocery Store

Three Ohio Lottery wins have been sold at the same Giant Eagle since April The wins were worth $20,000, $150,000, and $1 million The grocery store will likely continue to see increased lottery sales Ohio Lottery players are finding an overwhelming abundance...

Devin O'Connor July 11, 2025
Mississippi gaming Hard Rock Biloxi lawsuit

Mississippi Gaming Revenue Along the Gulf is Down, Biloxi Casino Lawsuits are Up

Mississippi gaming revenue along the Gulf is down The number of lawsuits against casinos seemingly continues to rise Mississippi is a major gaming market in the US Mississippi gaming revenue along the Gulf Coast surged to unprecedented highs in the COVID-19 aftermath,...

Devin O'Connor July 11, 2025
DraftKings Casino Connecticut Foxwoods

DraftKings Casino Customers in Connecticut Receive Share of $3 Million Settlement

DraftKings Casino has agreed to a $3 million settlement in Connecticut Connecticut state officials alleged the online casino deceived consumers DraftKings concedes no wrongdoing through the resolution DraftKings in Connecticut has agreed to settle a complaint before the Department of Consumer Protection...

Devin O'Connor July 11, 2025
Nevada unemployment Las Vegas jobs

Nevada Unemployment is Highest in Country, 5.5 Percent of Labor Force Out of Work

Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country 5.5% of Nevadans are out of work Las Vegas is experiencing a slowdown in terms of business and visitation Nevada's unemployment rate stands at 5.5%, the highest in the nation, the United States...

Devin O'Connor July 11, 2025
Amazon Prime Day gambler poker chips cards

Prime Day 2025: Best Bets for the Gambler in Your Life

Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs through Friday, July 11 The annual sales event has many goods on discount that a gambler might want From poker tables and playing cards to the latest tech, Prime Day has something for everyone Amazon Prime Day...

Devin O'Connor July 10, 2025
New Jersey sportsbooks colleges sweepstakes

New Jersey Sportsbooks Banned From Public College Partnerships, Sweeps Bill Remains

Public colleges and universities in New Jersey can no longer partner with sportsbooks NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed the sports betting marketing ban into law on July 8 Murphy has yet to act on online sweepstakes casino legislation This week, New Jersey...

Devin O'Connor July 10, 2025