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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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7625 stories by Devin O'Connor

Horseshoe Indianapolis strike Teamsters union

Horseshoe Indianapolis Table Game Dealers Walk Off the Job in Shelbyville

Table game dealers are striking at Horseshoe Indianapolis The dealers are seeking to join the Teamsters Table game dealers at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, Ind., walked off the job on Friday at 12 noon EST. After Caesars Entertainment refused to allow an...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
Maryland iGaming online casino gambling

Is Online Casino Gambling Coming to Maryland? Poll Suggests Residents Aren’t Overly Hopeful

A poll finds that voters in Maryland do not want online casinos State lawmakers have considered iGaming legislation in recent sessions Lawmakers in Maryland have considered online casino gambling legislation in recent legislative sessions, though no statute has been put up for...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
MGM New York Trump Organization

MGM New York Exit Doesn’t Warrant Investigation, Says Governor, Trump Denies Meddling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul won't probe MGM's decision to fold on its Yonkers casino plan The Trump Organization is denying any role in the shocking announcement MGM Resorts' shocking decision to withdraw from the downstate New York casino bidding left many...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2025
Tropicana Atlantic City renovation Solana Tower

Tropicana Atlantic City Taking Bookings for New Solana Tower

Tropicana's new Solana Tower will open in January 2026 The hotel tower was formerly the West Tower at the Atlantic City casino resort Tropicana Atlantic City is nearing the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation of the Solana Tower. In May, Tropicana operator...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025
Nevada Gaming Control Board sports event contracts

Nevada Warns Gaming Licensees About Prediction Markets, Sports Event Contracts

Nevada is warning gaming licensees about sports event contracts The NGCB considers such prediction market offerings to constitute sports gambling Nevada officials are warning the state's more than 300 licensed casinos and gaming establishments that aligning with a company that's engaged in...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Following Deadly Shooting, Increases Security

The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel has ramped up security The heightened security measures come after a September mass shooting at the Texas tribal casino A little more than two weeks removed from a deadly shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025
New York casino downstate MGM Resorts World

New York Casino Process, Largely a Flop, Mimics Japan’s Unsuccessful IR Rollout

New York's casino licensing process has largely been a bust The state's tediously slow process curbed enthusiasm among major players, including Sands, Wynn, and MGM Downstate New York was once viewed as the most coveted untapped casino market in the United States...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2025
Virginia city casino Roanoke

This Virginia City Wants To Bring a Casino Resort to Town

City officials in Roanoke are exploring the possibility of hosting a casino Casino gambling in Virginia is currently limited to five cities Virginia lawmakers and then-Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in 2020 authorized commercial casino gambling in select cities. Today, casinos are authorized...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2025
West Virginia greyhound racing

Should West Virginia Cease Greyhound Racing? Officials Have Polarizing Views

West Virginia is the only state where live greyhound racing remains A federal bill seeks to outlaw dog racing across the US West Virginia is the only state in the country where live greyhound racing remains. A federal bill filed in August...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2025
Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos Biloxi

Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Market Braces for Flood of New Competition

More casinos could open along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the coming years Four casino proposals remain active along the coast Casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are wading in stagnant water, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) has submerged in recent years....

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2025