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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

Ocean Casino Stephen Starr Atlantic City restaurants

Ocean Casino Announces Restaurant Openings From Philadelphia-Born Stephen Starr

Ocean Casino Resort will open two Stephen Starr restaurants this summer Chez Frites and Sunny's will open in August 2025 Atlantic City is home to many celebrity restaurants Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is putting the final touches on two new...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2025
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel Long Island New York

Jake’s 58 Reopens Following IT Disruption That Took Gaming Machines Offline

UPDATE: Suffolk OTB has since revealed that an issue with the casino's surveillance system was the cause of the temporary shutdown. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel has reopened following a temporary shutdown Jake's hasn't explained what caused the casino's operational problems Jake's offers electronic...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2025
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NFL Giving $600,000 to Fund Gambling Behavior Research Among College Students

The NFL is contributing $600,000 to responsible gaming research The studies will focus on gambling behaviors among college students The International Center for Responsible Gaming is the benefactor The National Football League is kicking off a years-long deep dive into gambling behaviors...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2025
Ohio iGaming online casino gambling

Ohio Online Casino Gambling Push Opposed by Faith Leaders

Faith leaders in Ohio are uniting to oppose iGaming Online gaming bills are being considered in the Ohio capital Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is illegal in Ohio As online casino gambling is being considered in the Ohio state capital, religious...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2025
Rockingham North Carolina casinos Craig Travis

North Carolina Judge Rebukes Claims He Had a Bias in Casino-Related Election Lawsuit

A superior court judge in North Carolina said he didn't have a bias in a recent case The plaintiff's attorneys alleged the judge wasn't impartial The attorneys are facing possible disciplinary actions A superior court judge in North Carolina is rebuking claims...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2025
Connecticut High 5 Casino Foxwoods Mohegan Sun

High 5 Casino Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement in Connecticut

High 5 Games has ceased its High 5 Casino operation in Connecticut High 5 Games has also agreed to settle the state's probe with a $1.5 million penalty High 5 is a licensed B2B iGaming provider in Connecticut High 5 Games, LLC,...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2025
Vietnam casino resort Van Don Thailand

Vietnam Government Again Pitches Multibillion-Dollar Casino Resort

Vietnam is once again considering a large casino resort in Quang Ninh Vietnam authorized a casino resort through legislation passed in 2017 Only one casino in Vietnam is accessible to locals The Vietnamese government is once again considering a luxury casino resort...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2025
Macau casino revenue GGR China

Macau Springs Back to Life With Best Post-COVID Month, Casino Win Tops $2.6 Billion

Macau casino revenue topped $2.62 billion in May 2025 May 2025 was the market's best post-COVID-19 revenue month Sands, Galaxy, MGM, Wynn, Melco, and SJM are licensed in the Chinese enclave The adage that April showers bring May flowers apparently extends to...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2025
State College casino Penn State Happy Valley

State College Casino Near Penn State Will Be Named Happy Valley

A casino in Pennsylvania will be called Happy Valley The casino will operate near Penn State University Happy Valley Casino is replacing a former Macy's at the Nittany Mall The casino being constructed at the Nittany Mall in Pennsylvania's Centre County, just...

Devin O'Connor May 30, 2025
Illinois casinos gaming relocate

Struggling Illinois Casinos Could Be Allowed to Relocate Should Bill Become Law

Certain casinos in Illinois could soon qualify to relocate Illinois' gaming industry is dominated by a handful of casinos The number of Illinois casinos expanded to 17 last year  Illinois is among the richest gaming states, with gamblers in the Land of...

Devin O'Connor May 30, 2025