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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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7657 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pennsylvania casinos unattended children

Pennsylvania Bans Three Adults From Casinos After Leaving Children Unattended

Three adults in Pennsylvania lost their casino privileges after they left children unattended in their vehicles to gamble The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has also announced fines against three licensees Three more adults have been permanently excluded from brick-and-mortar casinos in Pennsylvania....

Devin O'Connor October 24, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis strike Teamsters union

Horseshoe Indianapolis Table Games Remain Live Amid Dealer Strike

Table-game dealers at Horseshoe Indianapolis are on strike Table games remain operational amid the worker protest The strike stems from the federal government shutdown Table games at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville remain operational amid the dealer strike. The strike at the casino...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2025
NCAA college student-athletes sports betting

NCAA Student-Athletes Can Soon Bet on Professional Sports

NCAA student-athletes can be on professional sports beginning November 1 College athletes remain barred from betting on all forms of collegiate athletics It's official. Student-athletes participating in college sports sanctioned by the NCAA can bet on professional sports beginning November 1, so...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2025
New York City casinos mayoral debate

New York City Mayoral Candidates Express Little Appetite for Casinos

The final New York City mayoral debate was held on Wednesday night The three remaining candidates expressed their views on casinos in the five boroughs The final New York City mayoral debate ahead of the November 4 election was held Wednesday night...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2025
Trump White House Ballroom

Trump White House Ballroom Pales in Comparison to Casino Event Spaces He Built

Trump's White House Ballroom is under construction The $250 million project is set to be finished "long before" his second term ends Trump says the project is being completed without taxpayer money President Donald Trump's White House Ballroom began construction this week,...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2025
Air France Paris Las Vegas flight

Air France: ‘Bienvenue’ Las Vegas, as Direct Flights From Paris Take Off

Air France will connect Paris and Las Vegas with direct service next year Air France will run thrice weekly nonstop service between the two cities Air France is welcoming its travelers to Las Vegas after announcing direct service between Paris and Southern...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2025
Illinois VGT Rick Heidner

Illinois Video Gaming Terminal Pioneer Rick Heidner Running for Governor

Illinois VGT businessman Rick Heidner is running for governor Heidner has supported Democrats and Republicans, but will run as a Republican Gov. JB Pritzker is the early 2026 front-runner One of Illinois' most successful businessmen, whose wide-ranging interests include a major stake...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2025
Foxwoods Resort Casino David Griswold

Foxwoods Armed Suspect Under the Influence of Crack Cocaine, Heroin Has Bond Reduced

The suspect in this week's Foxwoods police incident concedes he was high on drugs Defendant David Griswold's attorney told the court he was on crack and heroin Griswold remains in custody despite his bond being cut in half The suspect in this...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2025
Wisconsin sports betting online Milwaukee

Wisconsin Sports Betting Could Move Online Through ‘Hub and Spoke’ Model

Wisconsin lawmakers are mulling legislation to expand sports betting to the internet Wisconsin is home to only tribal casinos Sports betting is banned in neighboring Minnesota Wisconsin sports betting remains limited to in-person wagering at tribal casinos. Newly drafted legislation seeks to...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2025
airport slots Chicago O'Hare Midway

Major US Airports Want to Join Las Vegas and Reno in Offering Slot Machines

Airport slot machines could be on the way to O'Hare and Midway Chicago city officials are mulling airport slots to help ease a $1.15 billion budget deficit Airport slots in the US are only at Las Vegas and Reno airports Airport slot...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2025