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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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7577 stories by Devin O'Connor

Atlantic City casino profits New Jersey

Atlantic City Casino Profits Fall Nine Percent in 2024, But All Nine Resorts Profitable

Each of the nine Atlantic City casino resorts remained profitable in 2024, though their revenue and margins shrunk. On Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results for the nine casinos down the shore. The...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2025
Massachusetts Mashpee Wampanoag casino

Massachusetts Tribe Enters Casino Revenue-Sharing Agreement With City of Taunton

The Mashpee Wampanoag have agreed to share gaming revenue with the City of Taunton The tribe continues to seek financing for a permanent tribal casino In the meantime, the Mashpees are operating 50 slot-like gaming machines in a Welcome Center A tribe...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2025
Reno sports arena Grand Sierra Resort

Reno Sports Arena at Grand Sierra Resort Gains Conditional Land-Use Permit

Meruelo Group is seeking $100 million in Reno tax money to build a sports arena The Reno sports arena has gained a conditional land-use permit The arena is part of a $1 billion expansion of the Grand Sierra Resort The Reno sports...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2025
Alabama gaming legislation defeated

Alabama Gaming Package Easily Defeated, Author Predicts Ban to Continue for Decades

Alabama will remain free of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming A gaming package was quickly defeated just days after its introduction The legislation's author thinks the gaming prohibition will remain for decades The Alabama gaming package introduced only last week has...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2025
Atlantic City casinos gaming

Top Atlantic City Casino Executive Predicts ‘Renaissance’ for New Jersey Beach Town

Atlantic City is gearing up for a busy summer season A top casino official is predicting a renaissance of the casino town Atlantic City is returning its annual airshow this July President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on countries worldwide caused a global...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2025
Trump Gold Card Las Vegas casinos

Trump ‘Gold Card’ Could Replace Visa Program That Built Failed Lucky Dragon, SLS Las Vegas Casinos

President Donald Trump unveiled a physical Gold Card The Gold Card requires a $5 million investment from eligible foreigners In exchange, investors gain a pathway to permanent residency President Donald Trump's so-called "Gold Card," should the billionaire get his way, is set...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot odds lottery

Mega Millions Jackpot Odds Improve With New $5 Per Play Format

Mega Millions is being overhauled beginning next week The price of a basic ticket is increasing from $2 to $5 Officials say the change will benefit players Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot for the final $2 per play drawing is a measly $43...

Devin O'Connor April 4, 2025
American Gaming Association responsible gaming

American Gaming Association Deploys New Responsible Play Program

The American Gaming Association has published updated responsible gaming messaging The AGA encourages its members to include the "Play Smart from the Start" program in their communications and advertising Some lawmakers think more responsible play protections for sports betting are needed The...

Devin O'Connor April 4, 2025
Sweden Casino Cosmopol Stockholm online gaming

Sweden’s Last Casino to Close, Proliferation of Online Gaming Blamed

In 2026, Sweden will be free of brick-and-mortar casinos The lone remaining casino, Casino Cosmopol Stockholm, will close at the year's end Online gaming and responsible gaming safeguards have been blamed for in-person revenue declines Sweden is closing its final remaining brick-and-mortar...

Devin O'Connor April 4, 2025
Alabama gaming legislation package

Alabama Gaming Package Unveiled With Casinos, Lottery, and Sports Betting

A gaming package in Alabama has been introduced The bills seek to authorize a lottery, casinos, and sports betting Many conservatives and religious groups oppose gambling The long-awaited Alabama gaming package has finally been unveiled. As expected, state Sen. Greg Albritton (D-Atmore)...

Devin O'Connor April 4, 2025