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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

Evolution 2021 report Black Cube iGaming

Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report

An Israeli intelligence firm was behind the Evolution 2021 report Black Cube claimed four years ago that Evolution operates in black markets Who commissioned Black Cube remains unknown New Jersey regulators found no evidence of Black Cube's claims Evolution AB, a leading...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
State College casino Pennsylvania Bally's

Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing

Update: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board tells Casino.org that the Bally's executive's application with the PGCB is for an interactive gaming license -- not a principal license with SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. The Board's "Application Status Report" as of April 20, 2025, listed the...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
Nevada WalletHub Most Gambling-Addicted States

Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?

WalletHub has unveiled its list of the most gambling-addicted states Nevada takes the top spot again South Dakota and Montana near the top are surprising No surprise here: Nevada has again been recognized as the most gambling-addicted state. That's according to the...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force

New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings

The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force has issued its recommendations The task force thinks gambling ads should come with addiction warnings Smoke-free advocates are upset that smoking wasn't recommended to be extinguished in Atlantic City casinos The New Jersey Responsible Gaming...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
Las Vegas Sands 100 Black Men

Las Vegas Sands Charitable Arm Donates $100K to 100 Black Men

Las Vegas Sands has given another $100K to 100 Black Men 100 Black Men works to empower Black teens and children Sands has supported the organization for years Las Vegas Sands has cut a check for $100,000 to "100 Black Men," the...

Devin O'Connor April 22, 2025
Pope Francis odds Catholic

Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers

Pope Francis is dead at 88 Polymarket is taking bets on who will be Francis' successor A new pope is typically announced within 15 days of a pope's death Pope Francis is dead at the age of 88. His passing comes on...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025
Pennsylvania gaming revenue GGR

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million

Pennsylvania gamblers lost $574.5 million in March March 2025 marked a new gaming revenue high in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania iGaming hit a record high, too The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Monday that March was the best month ever for its licensed...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025
World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City

World Series of Poker Returning to Atlantic City With Harrah’s Circuit Stop

The World Series of Poker Circuit is returning to Atlantic City The WSOP Circuit is back in AC after a five-year hiatus Harrah's was the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is returning to Atlantic City, the...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025
Cedar Rapids casino Riverside Iowa

Cedar Rapids Casino Court Case to Determine Fate of $275 Million Project Begins May 7

The lawsuit challenging the Cedar Rapids casino begins May 7 The case was initially slated to begin this month Iowa gaming regulators have approved Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million investment Opening arguments regarding a $275 million casino planned for Iowa's Cedar...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025
Hard Rock Sacramento California casino

Hard Rock Sacramento Readying for Expansion That Could Run $4 Billion

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento is set for another expansion The tribal casino is planning an entertainment and sports district south of the resort Hard Rock Sacramento is a partnership between the Enterprise Rancheria and the Seminole Tribe of Florida Hard...

Devin O'Connor April 21, 2025