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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

FBI Coushatta Casino tribe Louisiana

FBI Reportedly Investigating Former Coushatta Tribal Chair, Council Members

The former chair of the Coushatta Tribe is reportedly under investigation The FBI and Louisiana State Police believe tribal officials stole money from the tribe Coushatta Casino Resort is northeast of Lake Charles The FBI, Louisiana State Police, and National Indian Gaming...

Devin O'Connor May 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. table games blackjack poker

Washington, DC, Could Soon Have Poker and Blackjack Table Games

Table games might soon operate within Washington, DC The city's mayor has proposed allowing blackjack and poker The city's economy is changing amid a shrinking federal workforce Washington, DC, could soon have live dealer blackjack and poker games should the mayor of...

Devin O'Connor May 30, 2025
Philippines PAGCOR gaming regulator Ferdinand Marcos

Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul

Philippines President Marcos Jr. is calling for all top government heads to resign The resignations led to the PAGCOR board and CEO resigning PAGCOR is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation The entire board of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR),...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2025
Rhode Island casinos Bally's Lincoln Tiverton

Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger

Rhode Island's two casinos primarily benefit the state Bally's, which runs the casinos, is seeking more promotional tax money Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton offer slot-like video lottery terminals Rhode Island's two commercial brick-and-mortar casinos want more money from the state to...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Zoox rideshare taxi

Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox

Resorts World Las Vegas has teamed with Zoox Zoox is an autonomous rideshare service Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon Resorts World Las Vegas is among the most technically advanced casino resorts on the Strip. The $4.3 billion integrated resort, which opened...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2025
Bally's New York City casino Bronx Trump

Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump

Bally's wants to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Chairman Soo Kim says The Trump Organization's possible benefit from the casino is lengthening its odds Bally's needs NYC officials to allow a casino development at the Ferry Point Park Bally's...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2025
Las Vegas casino revenue GGR gaming

What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month

Las Vegas casinos struggled in April, as gaming win slowed Gross gaming revenue on the Strip was down year-over-year by about 3% Criticism regarding supposed nickel-and-diming continues Las Vegas Strip casino revenue last month fell almost 3% from a year ago to...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2025
iGaming Ohio casinos gambling

Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming

Casino companies in Ohio have differing views on iGaming Ohio lawmakers are considering two iGaming bills Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is prohibited in the Buckeye State Ohio casino representatives continue to make their cases for and against the state's consideration...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2025
Wildhorse Casino Oregon tribal gaming

Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion

The Wildhorse Resort & Casino is undergoing a $100 million expansion The project includes an additional hotel tower, a convention center, and a banquet kitchen The tribal casino is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation The Confederated Tribes...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2025
Hollywood Casino Joliet Illinois Aurora Penn Entertainment

New Hollywood Casino Joliet Sets Opening Date Following $185 Million Build

Penn Entertainment is building a new Hollywood Casino Joliet The forthcoming Hollywood Joliet is a brick-and-mortar casino The $185 million project is almost complete The new Hollywood Casino Joliet will open on August 11 with more than 1,000 slot machines, 43 live-dealer...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2025