Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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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8319 stories by Devin O'Connor

gambling celebrity endorsements YouGov study

Study: Celebrity Endorsements Not Always a Good Bet for Gambling Brands

Sports stars and professional gamblers are most appropriate to promote online gambling brands, a new study finds Reality television stars and actors are less effective at promoting gambling Gambling is more widespread and accepted than ever before. With the competition for customers...

Devin O'Connor — January 22, 2026

Nathan’s Famous, Host of July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest, Sold to Chinese Company

Nathan's Famous has been sold to a Chinese-owned company based in Virginia Nathan's hosts the annual July 4th hot dog eating contest on Coney Island Nathan's Famous, the iconic hot dog purveyor that puts on the July 4th eating contest in Coney...

Devin O'Connor — January 22, 2026

Dina Titus gambling deduction restoration

Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill

Dina Titus continues to advocate for the restoration of the gambling deduction to 100% The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the federal tax write-off to 90% Nevada's congressional delegation continues to advocate that a tax change included in the One Big Beautiful...

Devin O'Connor — January 22, 2026

Macau Problem Gambling Surges After Casinos Pivoted From VIP to General Public

Macau is seeing more people than ever seeking help for their gambling disorders A record number of people self-excluded from casinos in 2025 Macau is experiencing a rise in problem gambling. The increase in the number of people seeking help for their...

Devin O'Connor — January 22, 2026

A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County

Legislation seeks to permit a casino in Northern Virginia The casino bill would designate Fairfax County, specifically, Tysons, for casino gambling For a fourth year in a row, legislation in Virginia has been introduced to permit a casino in Fairfax County. Despite...