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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

Osage Casino shooting Tulsa Oklahoma

Osage Casino Shooting Suspects Apprehended, Two Dogs Caught in Crossfire

Two suspects are in custody following an April 12 shooting at the Osage Casino Hotel A couple claims their two service dogs were caught in the crossfire The Osage Nation runs the Oklahoma tribal casino Two suspects allegedly involved in the April...

Devin O'Connor April 25, 2025
Nebraska sports betting

Nebraska Sports Betting Bills Dead, 2025 Appears Unlikely for Sportsbook Expansion

Nebraska sports betting will remain limited to retail sportsbooks Sports bets can only be made at a physical casino After years of sports betting expansion, legislation has slowed Legislative efforts to expand legal sports betting to the internet in Nebraska are on...

Devin O'Connor April 24, 2025
Ameristar Council Bluffs Penn Entertainment

Ameristar Council Bluffs Moving Ashore, Will Be Rebranded to Hollywood

Ameriastar Council Bluffs is moving inland from its riverboat Once the land-based casino opens, the destination will become Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs Penn Entertainment operates the Iowa casino along the Missouri River Ameristar Council Bluffs, a riverboat casino and hotel in Iowa,...

Devin O'Connor April 24, 2025
MGM Osaka Japan casino gambling

MGM Osaka Breaks Ground on $8.9 Billion Resort, Japan’s First Casino

MGM Osaka is officially under construction The nearly $9 billion casino resort in Japan is slated to open in 2030 Japan hopes the casino will grow tourism MGM Osaka in Japan has broken ground more than 20 years after the integrated resort...

Devin O'Connor April 24, 2025
Bovada online casino

Bovada Online Casino Players Report Missing Funds, Withdrawal Issues

Bovada experienced operational issues this week Bovada customers continue to encounter account problems Bovada says it has remedied the situation Bovada is on damage control after many players expressed frustrations with the online casino and sportsbook amid what is seemingly a technical...

Devin O'Connor April 24, 2025
Rory McIlroy odds grand slam

Rory McIlroy Grand Slam Odds Too Short to Garner Much Action

Rory McIlroy won his first Masters this month Oddsmakers are taking bets on whether Rory will win the remaining three majors No golfer has ever won all four modern majors in a single calendar year Rory McIlroy capped off the career grand...

Devin O'Connor April 24, 2025
Macau diversification casino nongaming

Macau Government Official Acknowledges Casino Diversification Efforts Aren’t Working

Macau says nongaming initiatives haven't materialized The Chinese city's casinos continue to invest in nongaming amenities and attractions Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic A top official in the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government said publicly this...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
Hawaii casinos sports betting Gov. Josh Green

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Pledges to Allow Sports Betting, Gaming Bills to Become Law

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he won't stop gaming legislation The Hawaii Legislature is considering a mobile sports betting bill Lawmakers are also reviewing whether to allow casinos Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) says he won't stand in the way of authorizing...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
South Carolina casino legislation gambling

South Carolina Casino Legislation Fields Fiery Public Input

South Carolina lawmakers are reviewing legislation to allow commercial casinos The public is divided on whether casinos would help or hurt local communities The long-closed Santee Outlets site is targeted for a casino Legislation to allow commercial casinos in South Carolina was...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025
First Light Welcome Center Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

First Light Tribal Casino in Massachusetts Expands Gaming Hours

The First Light Welcome Center has expanded its gaming hours The tribal gaming venue comes from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The tribe hopes to build a larger, permanent tribal casino in East Taunton The First Light Welcome Center in Massachusetts' East Taunton,...

Devin O'Connor April 23, 2025