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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

The 13 Hotel Macau Rio Loi Keong Kuong

The 13 Macau Hotel Could Play Pivotal Role in City’s Nongaming Push, New Owner Says

The 13 Macau's new owner plans to refurbish the property to make it more attractive The 13 was envisioned as a playground for billionaires Macau's gaming downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic hurt The 13's hand The long-troubled 13 Hotel in Macau, south...

Devin O'Connor June 26, 2025
State College casino Happy Valley Lubert Saratoga

State College Casino Has New Majority Ownership in Saratoga

The State College casino project in Pennsylvania will soon have a new majority owner Saratoga Casino Holdings is taking over the Nittany Mall project On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), subject to several pending conditions, approved the majority ownership transfer...

Devin O'Connor June 26, 2025
Japan casino bidding round integrated resort

Japan Casino Bidding Round Imminent, Could NY Losers Mull Play in Land of the Rising Sun?

Japan could soon initiate another bidding round for casino licenses Japan authorized up to three casino resorts in 2018 Only one casino is in development by way of Osaka A senior official in Japan's central government says a second round of casino...

Devin O'Connor June 26, 2025
Hollywood Casino Penn Entertainment

Hollywood Casino Undergoing Brand Refresh With New Logo, New Vibe

Hollywood Casino is undergoing a rebranding A new, modern brand is being deployed at Hollywood Casinos in Pennsylvania There are 18 Hollywood casinos and gaming facilities in the US The Hollywood Casino brand is undergoing a makeover. It appears the refresh will...

Devin O'Connor June 25, 2025
New Jersey gambling high school curriculum

New Jersey High School Students Could Soon Be Taught About Gambling Risks

A bill in New Jersey would require public high school students to learn about gambling risks New Jersey is the second-richest commercial gaming state in the country behind only Nevada New Jersey has many forms of easily accessible gambling English, math, science,...

Devin O'Connor June 25, 2025
Hyatt call center casino resort

Hyatt Cuts US Call Center Jobs as Hotel Joins NYC Casino Bid

Hyatt has reduced its US-based call center staff Hyatt recently joined a casino bid in New York City Hyatt is among the world's largest hotel operators Hyatt Hotels is laying off most of its Americas Global Care Center workforce in the United...

Devin O'Connor June 25, 2025
Caesars Atlantic City Miss'd America

Caesars Atlantic City to Host 2025 Miss’d America Drag Pageant This September

Caesars Atlantic City will host the 2025 Miss'd America Pageant The annual drag show supports LGBTQ+ charities The pageant is a spoof on Miss America Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino will host the 2025 edition of the Miss'd America Pageant. Following...

Devin O'Connor June 25, 2025
Caesars Palace Times Square New York City casino

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Pledges LGBTQ+ Commitments

Caesars Palace Times Square would increase LGBTQ+ health care if the casino project is authorized The developers behind the $4 billion project have made $5 million in commitments to Callen-Lorde Callen-Lorde provides LGBTQ+ health care to patients regardless of their insurance status...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
Las Vegas summer pool day club Nevada

As Summer Pool Season Begins, Las Vegas Casinos Alerted About Prostitution and Drugs

Las Vegas pools are bustling with summer underway Nevada gaming officials are reminding casinos that they're responsible for all activity on their premises Casinos risk fines and other penalties if unlawful activity occurs on their properties Summer has officially arrived, and with...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025
New Jersey online sportsbooks iGaming taxes

New Jersey Online Sportsbooks, iGaming Platforms Likely to Pay Higher State Tax

New Jersey is expected to increase certain gaming taxes The tax hikes will impact iGaming and online sportsbook operators New Jersey's online gaming taxes will remain competitive New Jersey online sportsbooks and iGaming platforms are expected to see their tax rates hiked...

Devin O'Connor June 24, 2025