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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

Mark Zuckerberg UFC Wynn Las Vegas poker

Mark Zuckerberg Has Himself a Weekend in Las Vegas, Takes the Pot at Poker Game

Mark Zuckerberg spent the weekend in Las Vegas Zuck took in UFC 313 He later played poker at Wynn Las Vegas Meta's mega-billionaire Mark Zuckerberg ventured from Silicon Valley to Sin City last weekend where he took in UFC 313 at T-Mobile...

Devin O'Connor March 11, 2025
New Jersey gambling ads sports betting

Gambling Ads: Enough is Enough, Says Majority of New Jersey Voters

Polling shows New Jerseyans are fed up with gambling ads New Jersey has a robust commercial gaming market A majority of state voters would support limiting gambling adverts Gambling advertisements are seemingly everywhere. From highway billboards to commercial breaks and social media,...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
Circa Las Vegas Masters odds

Circa Las Vegas Goes Green for Masters, Tees Up Special Augusta-Themed Party

Circa Las Vegas is hosting a Masters party The 2025 Masters runs April 10-13 Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite Circa Las Vegas is teeing up a par-tee unlike any other in Southern Nevada for next month's Masters tournament, the first of...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
Connecticut sports betting online poker

Connecticut Legislation Proposes Sports Betting Limits, Interstate Online Poker

Connecticut lawmakers are considering several gaming bills An online poker bill has been filed A cap on online sports bets could also be initiated The Connecticut General Assembly is in session through June 4. Until then, the legislature will continue mulling several...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
South Carolina casino Catawba Wallace Cheves

South Carolina Casino Floated by Sky Boat Gaming Developer Behind North Carolina Tribal Resort

Wallace Cheves wants to build a casino in Santee The South Carolina businessman was instrumental in a tribal casino in North Carolina The odds are long that South Carolina will legalize casino gambling A bid to legalize casino gambling in South Carolina...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
American Gaming Association prediction markets sports

American Gaming Association Seeks Ban of Sports Event Contracts on Prediction Markets

The American Gaming Association opposes sports contracts on prediction exchange markets Kalshi and similar sites are offering sports contracts The CFTC is reviewing the matter The American Gaming Association (AGA) is urging the United States government to prohibit prediction market exchanges from...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2025
Saracen Casino Resort Arkansas NIL

Saracen Casino Resort Expansion Continues After NIL Pitch Strikes Out

Saracen Casino Resort is amid a renovation Saracen sought iGaming this year for NIL programs An NIL remains active Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, AR, is undergoing a $250 million expansion that will bring a hotel and event center to the...

Devin O'Connor March 8, 2025
Mark Cuban Luka Doncic trade Adelson Sands

Mark Cuban Spats With Mavs’ Casino Owners, Criticizes Luka Doncic Trade

Mark Cuban has criticized the Mavs shipping Luka Doncic to the Lakers Cuban no longer has a majority say in the Mavs' decisions Las Vegas billionaires bought the NBA franchise in 2024 Billionaire Mark Cuban sold a majority stake in the NBA...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2025
The Star Brisbane Australia casino

Star Entertainment Finds Lifeline, Sells Brisbane Casino Stake, Secures Loan

The Star will sell its stake in The Star Brisbane The Star remains on life support The Star has secured a loan to keep it afloat The Star Entertainment Group (The Star) on Friday confirmed rumors reported by Casino.org on Thursday that...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2025
Mississippi sports betting online mobile

Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Fate Grim

Mississippi sports betting is only allowed in person Online sports betting efforts have failed Betting will likely remain limited to casinos The odds are good that Mississippi sports betting will remain limited to in-person wagers. Despite best efforts by Mississippi House lawmakers,...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2025