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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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7576 stories by Devin O'Connor

Richmond casino property Philip Morris

Richmond Casino Property Acquired by City Government for $5.5 Million

Property in Richmond, Va. that nearly became the grounds of a casino has been sold The Richmond government paid $5.5 million for the 96 acres A public park and possible development are planned The City of Richmond, Va. has completed its $5.5...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2025
Minnesota casino Jackpot tribal gaming

Minnesota Casino Latest Cyberattack Victim, Hackers Continue Targeting Tribes

A tribal casino in Minnesota remains impacted by a cyberattack Jackpot Junction's slots remain unavailable The cyberattack's impact is entering its second week A Minnesota casino is the latest victim to fall prey to a cyberattack. The tribally owned property's operations were...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2025
Hawaii sports betting legislation

Hawaii Sports Betting Measure Moves to Full Senate Floor, Odds Remain Long

Hawaii sports betting legislation has arrived on the Senate floor The bill suggests authorizing four online sportsbooks Native Hawaiians say they should be included On Wednesday, a bill to legalize sports betting in Hawaii advanced out of the Senate Ways and Means...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2025
Wind Creek Birmingham Racecourse Alabama

Wind Creek Hospitality Has Big Plans for Birmingham Racecourse

Wind Creek Hospitality now owns the Birmingham Racecourse in Alabama Casino gambling remains illegal in the Cotton State Legislative efforts to allow slots, table games, and sports betting continue Wind Creek Hospitality has completed its purchase of the Birmingham Racecourse from the...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2025
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hard Rock International

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins Hard Rock as Brand Ambassador, Racing-Themed Slot Coming

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Hard Rock's new Brand Ambassador Earnhardt Jr. remains among NASCAR's most popular personalities Hard Rock will launch a racing-themed slot game Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Hard Rock International's newest Brand Ambassador, a title he'll share with global soccer...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
casino smoking shareholder resolution

Casino Smoking Foes Submit Shareholder Resolutions — Again

Publicly traded casino companies that allow smoking are facing more shareholder resolutions The resolutions request that companies consider going smoke-free Eleven states with commercial gambling have smoke-free laws A company committed to promoting clean indoor air workplaces continues to target casino operators...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Hawaii gaming study bill stadium

Hawaii Gaming Study Bill Advances, Tax Money Could Help Build Sports Stadium

Hawaii lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would prompt a study on gaming Hawaii has no legal forms of gambling Gaming taxes could help fund the construction of a sports stadium at the University of Hawaii Legislation in Hawaii to initiate a...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Tao Hospitality bottle service Las Vegas

Is Tao Group Hospitality Bringing $425,000 Bottle Service to Las Vegas?

Tao Group sold a $425K bottle service package in Miami Tao is among the largest nightclub operators on the Las Vegas Strip Tao Group Hospitality, the high-end restaurant, nightclub, and live entertainment operator that's heavily invested in Las Vegas, might soon bring...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Mississippi sports betting online sportsbook

Mississippi Sports Betting Will Remain Limited to Casinos as Online Bill Fails

Legislation to allow online sports betting in Mississippi is dead for 2025 Sports betting is limited to retail casino sportsbooks A motion to ban controversial sweeps websites also failed Mississippi sports betting remains confined to the state's 26 commercial casinos and three...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Donald Trump odds third term

Third Term for President Donald Trump? Odds Suggest Decent Chance

President Donald Trump is interested in a third term The US Constitution limits presidents to two elected terms Trump, along with his eldest son and daughter, are betting favorites for the 2028 election President Donald Trump isn't ruling out a third term...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025