Casino.org The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995
Menu
Avatar photo

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.

Areas of Expertise

7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pennsylvania casino gambling addiction

Pennsylvania Woman Allegedly Stole $50,000 in Rent to Fund Gambling Addiction

A Pennsylvania woman is accused of stealing rent money to gamble Police allege the 51-year-old stole more than $50K The woman in question remains on the run Police in Pennsylvania say a 51-year-old woman stole more than $50K in rent money to...

Devin O'Connor May 16, 2025
Rivers Casino Rush Street Gaming

Rivers Casino, Rush Street Gaming Assisting Employees in Paying Down Student Debt

Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming have debuted new employee benefits Rivers workers can receive financial assistance in paying down their student loans Tuition assistance is also available  Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, which operates Rivers-branded casinos in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2025
Missouri sports betting online sportsbook

Missouri Sports Betting Bidding Begins, Two Licenses Reserved for Fully Remote Books

Missouri is fielding sports betting applications Each casino can operate an online and physical sportsbook Missourians authorized sports betting during the 2024 election The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has officially opened its bidding period for online and retail sports betting licenses roughly...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2025
New Jersey casinos Atlantic City

Casinos in North New Jersey? Resolution Filed to Allow Slots and Table Games Outside Atlantic City

A bill to initiate a referendum to allow casinos in North Jersey has been filed The bill seeks to allow casinos at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks There will be much opposition to the casino expansion push A proposed constitutional amendment...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2025
Ohio online casino iGaming bill

Ohio Online Casino Bill Introduced, Brick-and-Mortar Resistance Remains

Another iGaming bill has been filed in Ohio Each online casino license would cost $50 million Some Ohio casinos oppose online gambling For yet another legislative session in the Ohio General Assembly, legislation to expand legal casino gambling to the internet has...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2025
Mohegan WNBA Connecticut Sun franchise

Mohegan Tribe Reportedly Shopping WNBA Connecticut Sun Franchise

Mohegan is said to be shopping the WNBA's Connecticut Sun The Sun have called Connecticut home since 2003 WNBA team valuations have soared in recent years The Mohegan Tribe is reportedly considering unloading its Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise to quickly...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2025
commercial gaming revenue casinos iGaming sports betting

Commercial Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $72 Billion, Delivers Record Taxes

Commercial gaming revenue hit a record high for a third consecutive year Players lost a record $72 billion in 2024 iGaming and online sports betting operators continue to increase revenue Gamblers in the United States lost more money than ever before to...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2025
illegal gambling Pennsylvania Dave Sunday

Illegal Gambling Raids Carried Out in Pennsylvania by State Attorney General

Pennsylvania's top law enforcement official says over 400 unregulated slots were seized in March The raids by carried out in Western Pennsylvania The legality of skill games continues to be determined in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says hundreds of illegal...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2025
Nevada living Best States

Nevada Ranks Low on U.S. News and World Report’s Best States List

U.S News & World Report ranks Nevada as the 34th-best state Nevada ranks only three spots higher than California Tens of thousands of Californians have moved to Nevada in recent years Nevada has seen more than 150K people move into the state since...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2025
Club Pro Guy Kalshi prediction betting

Club Pro Guy Says Kalshi Allows Him to Bet on ‘Really Stupid Things’

Club Pro Guy has teamed with Kalshi Kalshi is an online prediction market CPG is among golf's most popular social media accounts Club Pro Guy, affectionately known as CPG, is partnering with Kalshi, the online prediction market that allows bettors to wager...

Devin O'Connor May 13, 2025