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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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7776 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Was Donald Trump Successful in Atlantic City? ‘Best Life Evolution Video’ Claims He Was

President Donald Trump recently posted his "Best Life Evolution Video" The social media video flaunts his time in Atlantic City Trump ran Trump Plaza, Trump Marina, and Trump Taj Mahal President Donald Trump's "Best Life Evolution Video," an AI-generated montage of his...

Devin O'Connor July 7, 2025
Alaska casino tribe Chin'an Eklutna

Alaska Casino Wins Federal Court Decision, State Lawsuit Lingers

The Chin'an Gaming Hall has secured a federal court victory The tribal casino is owned and operated by the Native Village of Eklutna Alaska is home to 228 federally recognized tribes, but there are only three tribal casinos No state is home...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2025
July 4 Atlantic City casino smoking

July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking

July 4, 2025, marks four years since casino smoking returned to Atlantic City All nine casinos allow smoking in designated areas of their gaming floor Some casino workers want a smoke-free workplace Today, July 4, 2025, marks four years since indoor smoking...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2025
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Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change

Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much promotional funds mobile sportsbooks can deduct from their tax obligations Maryland has 15 operational online sportsbooks Maryland sportsbooks might soon extend fewer...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025
Philippines Internet Gaming Operator PIGO

Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting

Legislation in the Philippines has been introduced to ban online gaming Several companies are allowed to conduct iGaming with their Philippines Internet Gaming Operator (PIGO) licenses PIGO licenses could be rescinded Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025
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Thailand Opposition Party Requests Government Fold on Casino Push

Government opposition in Thailand wants the casino bill canned Government continues to consider the authorization of casino resorts Bangkok would be designated for two of the five casinos Opposition parties in Thailand are calling on the government to ditch its plans to...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025
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Joey Chestnut is Top Dog for Nathan’s July 4 Contest, Odds Unappetizing

No surprise here: Joey Chestnut is the betting favorite for the July 4 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest Chestnut sat out last year's event due to a conflict of interest Chestnut's numbers have declined in recent years There has been no...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2025
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Dog Left in Hot Vehicle Outside Pennsylvania Casino Dies, Owner Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty

A Pennsylvania man is facing felony charges after leaving his dog unattended outside a casino The tragic incident occurred outside Parx Casino near Philadelphia Pennsylvania gaming regulators continue to stress that children cannot be left in unattended vehicles A man has been...

Devin O'Connor July 2, 2025
Steve Wynn Atlantic Club Atlantic City casino

First Casino Ever Built by Steve Wynn Up for Sale Once Again in Atlantic City

The shuttered Atlantic Club in Atlantic City is for sale The Atlantic Club opened as the Golden Nugget on Dec. 12, 1980 The casino has sat closed and vacant since January 2014 The first from-the-ground-up casino resort ever built by Steve Wynn...

Devin O'Connor July 2, 2025
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Thailand Casino Bill Odds Lengthen Following PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Suspension

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended Shinawatra's suspension comes after a call with a Cambodian official was leaked Shinawatra is supportive of legalizing casino resorts Thailand's effort to bring integrated resort casinos to the country lengthened considerably this week after...

Devin O'Connor July 2, 2025