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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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7954 stories by Devin O'Connor

Massachusetts Gaming Commission casinos

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Critiqued in State Audit for Responsible Play Failures

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been criticized by the state's auditor An audit of the gaming regulatory agency found shortcomings in responsible play promotion The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) meets more frequently than any other state gaming regulatory in the nation. A...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Modo Casino

Publishers Clearing House Names Modo Official Social Casino, PCH Odds Longer Than Mega Millions

Modo Casino and Publishers Clearing House are officially intertwined Modo is the official social casino of PCH Social sweepstakes are the subject of much controversy Publishers Clearing House (PCH) was acquired in June by ARB Interactive, the parent company to Modo Casino,...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
legal sports betting NFL odds

Legal Sports Betting on NFL Forecast to Grow During 2025 Season

Legal betting on the NFL could reach $30 billion this year The estimate comes from the American Gaming Association The American Gaming Association (AGA) thinks the odds are good that Americans will bet more money on the NFL through legal channels than...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2025
California sports betting referendum

California Sports Betting Fields Robust Support, Referendum Challenges Remain

Public support for sports betting is strong in California California remains clear of legal sports gambling Efforts to place a referendum on the 2026 ballot need to be expedited Public support for sports betting in California continues to increase, new polling finds....

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus Slides FAIR Bet Act Into Defense Spending Bill

Dina Titus has included the FAIR Bet Act in the defense spending bill FAIR Bet would restore gambling losses up to 100% of winnings The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced the deduction to 90% US Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) continues to advocate...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025
Wichita Falls theft casino Oklahoma

Wichita Falls Bookkeeper Reportedly Confesses to Stealing $200K to Gamble

A former bookkeeper in Wichita Falls allegedly stole from her employer An affidavit reports that much of the $200K in stolen funds went to tribal casinos in Oklahoma A former accountant in Wichita Falls who fled Texas for California has been arrested...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025
New York casino licenses

New York Casino Licensing Process Remains on Schedule, Other Reports ‘Wholly Inaccurate’

UPDATE: This article has been edited to correct errors that reported the downstate NY casino licenses might not be awarded until January 2026.  New York casino licenses for the downstate region are to be issued before the year's end A false report...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2025
Ryder Cup odds Team USA Keegan Bradley

Ryder Cup Odds Lengthen for Team USA Following Capt. Keegan Bradley’s Picks

Capt. Keegan Bradley has finalized Team USA Bradley opted not to play in the September Ryder Cup at Bethpage Team USA remains the betting favorite over Team Europe Team USA remains the betting favorite for the 45th Ryder Cup Matches next month,...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2025
California tribal casino drug arrest

Tribal Casino Helps DEA Bust Drug Dealer With $300K Worth of Meth, Fentanyl

The DEA recently arrested a suspected drug dealer at a California tribal casino The suspect was allegedly found to have $300K in illicit drugs in his possession A California tribal casino is doing its part in the war on drugs. This week,...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2025
illegal gambling online European Union

Illegal Gambling Websites Dominating European iGaming Market

Illegal online gambling is a far richer market than the legal one in Europe Unregulated gambling websites generated an estimated $93.5 billion in the EU last year Illegal gambling operators had a good year in 2024, as their offshore casino and sports...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2025