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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Bob Costas sports betting NBC Sports

Bob Costas Refused to Promote Sports Betting While Calling Baseball

Bob Costas' father was a problem gambler As a result, Costas isn't a fan of sports betting Costas says he refused to read sports betting promos on air Broadcasting legend Bob Costas, who retired last year from play-by-play coverage after nearly four...

Devin O'Connor July 8, 2025
FAIR Bet Titus Trump gambling losses One Big Beautiful Bill

Rep. Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Garners Support of AGA After Group Faced Criticism for Supporting ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Rep. Titus has filed the FAIR Bet Act to restore the gambling losses reduction The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced the gambling tax loss reduction by 10% The American Gaming Association has faced criticism for supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill On...

Devin O'Connor July 8, 2025
bet365 One Platte Denver office

Bet365 Bets Big on Denver Headquarters With $135 Million One Platte Purchase

Bet365 has acquired One Platte in Denver The iGaming and sportsbook company established its Denver office in September 2024 One Platte was sold for $135 million Last September, bet365 picked Denver as its United States headquarters, with its primary office being located...

Devin O'Connor July 7, 2025
WinStar Casino shooting Oklahoma Chickasaw

WinStar Casino Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect at Large

WinStar Casino and Resort was the site of a shooting on Saturday, July 5 The shooting resulted in the death of a man Tribal police are investigating the incident An early Saturday morning shooting at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thankerville,...

Devin O'Connor July 7, 2025
Thailand casino bill Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand Casino Bill Folded, Attractive Market Opportunity Remains on Hold

Thailand's casino bill has been ditched The Entertainment Complex Bill sought to legalize five casinos Thailand's government is in turmoil Thailand won't become home to legal casinos anytime soon after the government announced it would fold on legislation to authorize slot machines...

Devin O'Connor July 7, 2025
Donald Trump Atlantic City casinos Taj Mahal

Was Donald Trump Successful in Atlantic City? ‘Best Life Evolution Video’ Claims He Was

President Donald Trump recently posted his "Best Life Evolution Video" The social media video flaunts his time in Atlantic City Trump ran Trump Plaza, Trump Marina, and Trump Taj Mahal President Donald Trump's "Best Life Evolution Video," an AI-generated montage of his...

Devin O'Connor July 7, 2025
Alaska casino tribe Chin'an Eklutna

Alaska Casino Wins Federal Court Decision, State Lawsuit Lingers

The Chin'an Gaming Hall has secured a federal court victory The tribal casino is owned and operated by the Native Village of Eklutna Alaska is home to 228 federally recognized tribes, but there are only three tribal casinos No state is home...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2025
July 4 Atlantic City casino smoking

July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking

July 4, 2025, marks four years since casino smoking returned to Atlantic City All nine casinos allow smoking in designated areas of their gaming floor Some casino workers want a smoke-free workplace Today, July 4, 2025, marks four years since indoor smoking...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2025
Maryland sportsbooks promotional credit tax

Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change

Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much promotional funds mobile sportsbooks can deduct from their tax obligations Maryland has 15 operational online sportsbooks Maryland sportsbooks might soon extend fewer...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025
Philippines Internet Gaming Operator PIGO

Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting

Legislation in the Philippines has been introduced to ban online gaming Several companies are allowed to conduct iGaming with their Philippines Internet Gaming Operator (PIGO) licenses PIGO licenses could be rescinded Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025