Casino.org The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995
Menu
Avatar photo

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.

Areas of Expertise

7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

No Tax on Tips Senate Cruz Rosen

No Tax on Tips Act Clears Senate With Unanimous Consent

The No Tax on Tips Act has passed the US Senate The bill would allow tipped workers to keep more of their gratuities Currently, tips are considered taxable income by the IRS Tipped workers might soon be able to deduct a considerable...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2025
Caesars Foundation ICRG responsible gaming

Caesars Turns Pennies Into $200,000 Gift to Advance Responsible Gaming

Caesars has donated $200K to the International Center for Responsible Gaming The ICRG is a nonprofit that issues grants for responsible gaming studies The Caesars Foundation made the ICRG gift The Caesars Foundation, the charitable arm of Caesars Entertainment, recently gifted $200K...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Kalshi Elon Musk xAI artificial intelligence

Kalshi Instituting Elon Musk’s xAI Into Online Prediction Market Platform

Kalshi is incorporating AI into its online prediction market platform Kalshi's AI will be powered by Elon Musk's xAI Kalshi allows users to bet on an array of events UPDATE: Per Bloomberg, Kalshi withdrew announcements about a collaboration with Elon Musk’s xAI...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Kangwon Land Casino South Korea

Kangwon Land Casino Seeks High Rollers With Extravagant New Table Game Minimums

Kangwon Land will soon offer higher table game minimums Kangwon Land is the only casino where Koreans can legally gamble The remote casino resort is seeking to lure new guests to the property Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea where...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Resorts World New York City Cirrus workforce

Resorts World New York City to Help Build 50,000 Affordable Housing Units

Resorts World New York City is committed to building more affordable housing in NYC Resorts World has joined a fund seeking to build up to 50K housing units Resorts World is seeking a full-scale New York City casino license Resorts World New...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
federal lawmakers credit card spending

Federal Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Government Charge Cards After Casino Expenditures Exposed

Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. James Comer want a probe into government spending Ernst and Comer are concerned about federal government charge cards Card records show transactions at casino ATMs and strip clubs Two Republican federal lawmakers -- United States Sen. Joni...

Devin O'Connor May 19, 2025
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland theft crime

Live! Casino Maryland Hosts Accused of Stealing From Cordish Property

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland has allegedly been the victim of theft Local prosecutors allege two VIP casino hosts stole from the property The defendants are facing felony and misdemeanor charges Two employees at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover near...

Devin O'Connor May 19, 2025
Rockingham North Carolina casinos Craig Travis

Former North Carolina County Commissioner Who Opposed a Casino Has Lawsuit Tossed

A lawsuit from former Rockingham County Commissioner Craig Travis has been dismissed Travis alleged his political opponents conspired to smear his reputation Travis was defeated during the March 2024 Republican primary A lawsuit filed by a former North Carolina county commissioner against...

Devin O'Connor May 19, 2025
Inspire Korea Mohegan Bain Capital

Inspire Korea Casino Resort for Sale Following Mohegan Default

Inspire Entertainment Resort is on the market The South Korea casino resort is reserved for foreigners Bain Capital is shopping the $1.6 billion facility Inspire Entertainment Resort, the largest foreigners-only casino in South Korea, has been listed for sale by the creditor...

Devin O'Connor May 19, 2025
Atlantic City casino revenue iGaming sports betting

Atlantic City Struggles Persist, Casino Revenue Down Almost Three Percent in April

Atlantic City casinos continue to struggle iGaming maintained its growth trajectory in April Oddsmakers are fielding fewer bets Summer cannot come soon enough for the nine casinos in Atlantic City, as in-person play continues to lag behind 2024. On Friday, the New...

Devin O'Connor May 17, 2025