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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Grand Sierra Resort arena Meruelo

Grand Sierra Secures Property Tax Reimbursements for $435 Million Reno Arena

Reno city officials have agreed to return property taxes for an indoor sports arena The $435 million sports facility will be built at the Grand Sierra Resort The arena will become home to the University of Nevada, Reno's men's basketball team Billionaire...

Devin O'Connor May 11, 2025
James Packer Beverly Hills home Crown Resorts

James Packer Sells Beverly Hills Compound for $60 Million, Moves Near Mar-a-Lago

James Packer has sold his Beverly Hills estate for $60 million Packer, the founder of Crown Resorts, bought the property in 2018 for $63.8 million Packer was previously engaged to Mariah Carey Billionaire James Packer, the founder and former chairman and CEO...

Devin O'Connor May 2, 2025
Fanatics Casino Sportsbook iGaming

Fanatics Casino Standalone iGaming App Launches in Four States

Fanatics Casino is live online in four states The iGaming app can be accessed in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia A web-based version is coming next week Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the sportsbook unit of the sports apparel merchandiser and...

Devin O'Connor May 2, 2025
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi

Hard Rock Hotel Casino Biloxi Sued Over Allegedly Faulty Slot Chair

Hard Rock Biloxi has been sued on allegations that it failed to provide a safe casino A man claims he suffered injuries after falling from a faulty slot chair Hard Rock has yet to respond to the complaint Hard Rock Hotel &...

Devin O'Connor May 2, 2025
Kentucky Powerball lottery winners

Kentucky Powerball Winners Waste No Time Redeeming $167.3 Million Jackpot

The April 26 Powerball drawing jackpot hit in Kentucky The winners came forward two days later They now must choose between a pretax $167.3 million paid out over 29 years or a cash option of $77.3 million The lucky winners of the...

Devin O'Connor May 2, 2025
Macau casino revenue China

Macau Mass Market Helps April Casino Revenue Outpace Expectations

Macau gaming revenue totaled $2.36 billion in April Macau and China are facing economic concerns Macau is the world's richest casino market The Macau gaming industry topped analyst expectations in April. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported Thursday that April's gaming...

Devin O'Connor May 1, 2025
hotel transparency deceptive pricing resort fees

Hotel Fees Transparency Bill Passes US House, Books Stay in Senate

The Hotel Fees Transparency Act has passed the US House The bill would require casino resorts to include resort fees upfront The US Senate is now reviewing the measure Congressional legislation to require hotels and other providers of short-term lodging to include...

Devin O'Connor May 1, 2025
Fanatics Sportsbook online sports betting

Fanatics Sportsbook Gives $1 Million to Customers After Service Interruption

Fanatics Sportsbook is doling out $1 million to its sports bettors The FanCash disbursement comes after the online sportsbook suffered a disruption New York bettors were most impacted Fanatics Sportsbook is handing out $1 million to sports bettors after a service interruption...

Devin O'Connor May 1, 2025
Louisiana sports betting tax rate

Louisiana Sports Betting Tax Increase Could Help Fund College Athletic Departments

Legislation in Louisiana seeks to more than double the state's online sports betting tax The added tax funds, if the bill becomes law, would help support NCAA D1 sports Louisiana is home to 11 colleges and universities that compete at the D1...

Devin O'Connor May 1, 2025
Caesars Harveys Lake Tahoe Caesars Republic

Caesars Investing $160 Million to Overhaul Harveys Lake Tahoe Into Caesars Republic

Harveys Lake Tahoe is undergoing a $160 million renovation The project will result in the resort being renamed Caesars Republic Caesars is bullish on the South Shore Lake Tahoe market Caesars Entertainment will invest $160 million to overhaul Harveys Lake Tahoe into...

Devin O'Connor April 30, 2025