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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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8319 stories by Devin O'Connor

Kathy Hochul New York problem gambling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants Health Insurance to Cover Gambling Problems

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul wants health insurance companies to pay for problem gambling treatment No state benefits more from online sports betting in terms of tax revenue than New York New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) begins her fifth full year in...

Devin O'Connor January 20, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers college football championship

Seemingly Made-Up — But True — Facts Behind Indiana’s Improbable College Football Championship

The Indiana Hoosiers weren't supposed to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Against all odds, Curt Cignetti scripted a true story seemingly out of a movie The Indiana Hoosiers completed the perfect college football season on Monday night with a 27-21...

Devin O'Connor January 20, 2026
Mike Repole horse racing lawsuit

Billionaire Mike Repole Seeks to Protect Racehorses Through Industry Lawsuit

Mike Repole says his efforts to improve the welfare of racehorses have been unfruitful As a result, he claims he's left with no other choice but to bring legal action against the industry Billionaire Mike Repole has had enough of the current...

Devin O'Connor January 20, 2026
Thailand casinos Pheu Thai wellness tourism

After Folding on Casinos, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Turns to ‘Wellness Tourism’

The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand is pitching wellness tourism The party was previously behind an effort to bring casinos to Thailand The 2025 political crisis in Thailand that resulted in Paetongtarn Shinawatra being forcibly removed as prime minister additionally cost her...

Devin O'Connor January 20, 2026
Nevada Democrats immigration CFP Homeland Security

Nevada Democrats Oppose Enhanced Background Checks on Foreign Travelers

Nevada Democrats are opposed to more stringent entry procedures for foreigners The federal government is considering forcing foreigners to provide more information on their applications Nevada's congressional delegation is controlled 5-1 by Democrats. The majority recently wrote United States Homeland Security Director...

Devin O'Connor January 19, 2026
Ocean Casino Resort mini golf putt putt

Ocean Casino Resort Opens ‘Ocean’s 18’ Mini Golf Course in Atlantic City

Can an interactive, indoor mini golf course attract new guests to Atlantic City? Ocean Casino Resort opened "Ocean's 18" on Saturday The 18-hole mini golf venue is open to guests of all ages until 9 pm Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City...

Devin O'Connor January 19, 2026
Santa Anita Park HHR machines

Santa Anita Horse Racing Gaming Machines Confiscated by State Officials

Law enforcement raided Santa Anita Park's historical horse racing machines The raid came just two days after the machines were powered on Only 48 hours after Santa Anita Park powered on 26 slot-like historical horse racing (HHR) machines, state law enforcement powered...

Devin O'Connor January 19, 2026
MGM National Harbor Sphere Maryland

Scaled-Back Las Vegas Sphere Planned for MGM National Harbor Near Nation’s Capital

Sphere Entertainment has proposed a second Sphere in the US Sphere National Harbor would be a miniature version of the Las Vegas Sphere National Harbor is home to an MGM casino A Las Vegas sphere could be coming to Maryland by way...

Devin O'Connor January 19, 2026
Powerball jackpot Arkansas winner

Gossip Surrounds Missing Arkansas Powerball Winner, $1.817 Billion Ticket Remains MIA

The Powerball ticket worth $1.817 billion, sold in Arkansas, remains at large The Arkansas Lottery says the ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 Gossip is running rampant across Arkansas regarding who is the lucky winner of the Christmas Eve Powerball...

Devin O'Connor January 17, 2026
New Jersey gaming revenue Atlantic City

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Sets Another Annual Record, as iGaming Growth Persists

New Jersey gaming revenue reached a new record in 2025 Gamblers in the Garden State lost over $6.9 billion last year Atlantic City casinos experienced mixed results New Jersey, the second-richest gaming state in the country behind only Nevada, set yet another...

Devin O'Connor January 17, 2026