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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

North Carolina sports betting tax

North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Could Double Should Lawmakers Have Their Way

Tax rates on North Carolina sportsbooks could be going up Senate Republicans have suggested doubling the online sports betting tax The current levy on oddsmakers is 18% North Carolina sports betting operators are currently subject to an 18% tax on their gross...

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2025
Hawaii sports betting legislation

Hawaii Sports Betting Odds Lengthen, as Chambers Converge for Compromise

Hawaii lawmakers are convening to try and find a sports betting compromise Opponents worry about problem gambling Proponents say Hawaiians already gambling on sports Sports betting legislation in Hawaii has been a surprising mover in 2025, but the push to bring legal...

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2025
Caesars Southern Indiana casino strike Teamsters

Caesars Southern Indiana Remains Open Despite Worker Strike

Some employees at Caesars Southern Indiana have walked off the job The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians operates the Caesars-branded casino The casino was recently closed due to flooding Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth just south of Louisville along the Ohio River...

Devin O'Connor April 15, 2025
Jackpot Junction casino cyberattack

Jackpot Junction Reopens Following Cyberattack, Offers Free Play

Jackpot Junction was recently the victim of a cyberattack The tribal casino in Minnesota has resolved the incident Loyalty members are being provided free play Gaming at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is back up and running following a nearly two-week shutdown because...

Devin O'Connor April 15, 2025
casinos iGaming fraud offshore gaming

Casinos Where iGaming Isn’t Allowed Caution Public About Fraudulent Ads

Jake's 58 says an online casino ad running in New York is fraudulent Offshore gaming websites continue to illegally use legitimate casinos' likenesses in online ads iGaming is legal in only seven states Land-based casinos operating in states where online slots and...

Devin O'Connor April 15, 2025
Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City

Ocean Casino Resort Announces $50 Million Renovation, Family-Friendly Entertainment

Ocean Casino Resort is investing $50 million in property upgrades The project will renovate 559 hotel rooms that first opened back in 2012 A family-friendly mini putt putt course is also planned Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is investing $50 million...

Devin O'Connor April 15, 2025
Mount Airy Casino Resort lawsuit Pennsylvania

Mount Airy Casino Resort Lawsuit Class Grows to 75 Plaintiffs

Mount Airy Casino Resort is accused of underpaying table game dealers 75 dealers have joined the proposed class action lawsuit The casino has yet to respond to the federal lawsuit The proposed federal class action lawsuit against Mount Airy Casino Resort has...

Devin O'Connor April 14, 2025
casino shooting Osage Oklahoma

Casino Shooting Manhunt Continues in Oklahoma, Texans Told to Be On High Alert

The Tulsa Osage Casino was the site of a weekend shooting Police continue to search for suspected gunman It's unclear what led to the gunfire Law enforcement in Oklahoma and Texas continue to search for a suspected gunman allegedly involved in a...

Devin O'Connor April 14, 2025
BetMGM online sports betting void

BetMGM Bettors Claim Online Sportsbook Wrongly Terminated Winning Bets

BetMGM bettors say their bets were voided by the online sportsbook BetMGM says the bets were terminated due to an "obvious error" One bettor was made full despite the tech glitch Two BetMGM bettors are speaking out against the online sportsbook run...

Devin O'Connor April 14, 2025
Nevada lottery bill gaming casino

Nevada Lottery Bill Fails After Assembly Speaker Yeager Shelves Legislation

Nevada doesn't have a lottery Lottery legislation will remain on hold for at least another year Casinos oppose allowing a lottery to come to Nevada A Nevada lottery bill to possibly end the state's prohibition of lottery games has been put on...

Devin O'Connor April 14, 2025