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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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7786 stories by Devin O'Connor

New York Atlantic City casinos North Jersey Meadowlands

New York Casinos Threaten Atlantic City: Should Slots Be Allowed at The Meadowlands?

New Jersey lawmakers are mulling slots in North Jersey New York has approved three casinos in NYC The NY casinos threaten Atlantic City New York greenlit three downstate casinos this week, with one in the Bronx and two in Queens. The three...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
Fairfax County Tysons casino Virginia

Fairfax County Supervisors Have Differing Opinions on Tysons Casino

Legislation is expected again in Virginia to designate Fairfax County for a casino Most residents oppose the gaming push  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is struggling to find a consensus regarding ongoing casino talks in Tysons or somewhere else in the...

Devin O'Connor December 3, 2025
New York casinos Gaming Facility Location Board

Closer Look: How Were the New York Casinos Chosen?

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board says it carefully reviewed each casino bid The Board ultimately recommended all three qualified bids for licensure The Board thinks the downstate New York casino market will become one of the richest gaming industries in...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Steve Cohen casino New York Queens

Steve Cohen is the King of Queens Following Casino Win

Move over, Kevin James, Steve Cohen is the real "King of Queens" Cohen and Hard Rock have secured the right to develop a casino at Willets Point Steve Cohen is accustomed to getting his way. The billionaire's latest win came this week...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Underdog Sports Missouri sports betting

Underdog Sports Folds on Missouri Sports Betting in Favor of Prediction Market

Underdog Sports has terminated its sports betting license in Missouri The betting group is focused on its prediction market partnership with Crypto.com Underdog Sports was supposed to begin taking sports bets in Missouri on Monday, December 1, along with numerous other licensed...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Indiana casino Fort Wayne Allen County

Indiana Casino Legislation Would Allow Gaming in Fort Wayne for $50 Million

Legislation in Indiana seeks to allow a casino in Allen County Allen County is home to Fort Wayne Newly introduced legislation in Indiana could clear the way for Full House Resorts to close its Rising Sun Casino in favor of Fort Wayne,...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2025
Mickey Mouse casino theft Crown Sydney

Police Say Mickey Mouse Played a Role in Casino Theft at Crown Sydney

Police in Sydney have arrested two people on deception charges The arrest report alleges the two secretly recorded the Crown Sydney casino to gain an edge A couple visiting Australia from Kazakhstan has been arrested in New South Wales after police allege...

Devin O'Connor December 1, 2025
Roanoke Virginia casino gambling

Government Officials in This Virginia City are Pursuing Casino Privileges

City leaders in Roanoke want to consider a casino development State lawmakers representing the city don't favor casino gambling The Roanoke City Council isn't folding on its pursuit of a casino despite state lawmakers who represent Southwest Virginia expressing little enthusiasm for...

Devin O'Connor December 1, 2025
New York casinos bids

New York Casino Bids Approved, Bally’s, Hard Rock, and Resorts World Move Forward

Three downstate New York casinos have been approved Bally's, Hard Rock, and Resorts World will run the New York casinos The New York Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended that the three remaining applicants for the three downstate casino licenses be approved....

Devin O'Connor December 1, 2025
Macau casinos gaming revenue China

Macau Casinos Win $2.63 Billion in November as Nongaming Initiatives Pay Off

Macau casinos won $2.63 billion in November 2025 has been a good year for casinos in the Chinese enclave China's economy will determine the fate of the ongoing rally in 2026 Macau casino revenue reached MOP21.09 billion (US$2.63 billion) in November. It...

Devin O'Connor December 1, 2025