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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

Bally's State College casino Saratoga

After Bally’s Flees, State College Casino Near Penn State University Finds Partner

Saratoga Casino Holdings will help develop a casino in State College, Pa.  The casino will be near Penn State University Much of the community is opposed to the gaming project The more than $100 million casino project greenlit for State College, Pa.,...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2025
BetMGM New Jersey sports betting iGaming

BetMGM Trimming Staff at New Jersey Headquarters, as Online Gaming Firm Labors

BetMGM is terminating 83 employees in New Jersey The layoffs are at BetMGM's headquarters BetMGM is primarily engaged in sports betting and iGaming BetMGM is reducing its overhead at its New Jersey headquarters by showing dozens of workers the door. In North...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2025
rie Irving Dallas Mavericks Adelson Dumont

Kyrie Irving Season-Ending Injury Latest Setback for Aldelson-Owned Mavs

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is out for the year Irving tore an ACL on Monday night The Mavs franchise is in disarray Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending injury Monday night, the latest catastrophe for the fiasco-riddled Dallas Mavericks franchise. Irving, the...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2025
Thailand casinos gambling entry fee

Thailand Casino Bill Folds on Entry Condition, Resorts Will Welcome All

Thailand is seeking to legalize casinos A previous bill suggested forcing Thai people to prove their net worth to gamble The casino push is supported by PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Should the Thailand casino bill become law, the forthcoming gaming resorts will be...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2025
Polymarket Pope Francis odds Kalshi

Polymarket Bettors Praying Their Pope Francis Bets Win, Kalshi Takes More Holy Approach

Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome Polymarket is offering bets on the pope's fate Polymarket deals in cryptocurrency  Betting exchange Polymarket has ruffled some feathers for offering odds on the fate of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2025
Hard Rock Atlantic City casino employee

Hard Rock Atlantic City Staffers Awarded $10 Million Following Rocking 2024 Performance

Hard Rock gave $10 million in bonuses to its Atlantic City workers Hard Rock trailed only Borgata in AC gaming revenue last year Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City presented its...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2025
Georgia sports betting casino legislation

Georgia Casino Bill Fails, Sports Betting Odds Remain Long

Legislation to authorize casinos in Georgia is dead Sports betting also likely won't find favor this year Religious conservatives oppose gambling in Georgia It appears Georgia lawmakers will once again fold on efforts to liberalize gaming in the Peach State. Another year,...

Devin O'Connor March 3, 2025
Atlantic City homeless casino resorts

Atlantic City Homeless Keep Sneaking Inside Casino Resorts, Tropicana Official Says

Homelessness is a major problem in Atlantic City Casinos say homeless people sneak in When they're evicted, many quickly return Homeless people in Atlantic City have caused much unrest for casinos, as operators say those lacking housing continually sneak into the resorts...

Devin O'Connor March 3, 2025
Whitney Houston Slots IGT iGaming online

Whitney Houston Slots Debut Online in Select iGaming Markets

Whitney Houston Slots have debuted online IGT is behind the branded games Whitney Houston died in 2012  Online slots using the likeness of Whitney Houston have debuted in select markets where internet casinos are allowed. It's been 13 years since Houston's shocking...

Devin O'Connor March 3, 2025
Pete Rose MLB Baseball Hall of Fame

MLB Considers Lifting Pete Rose Ban Days After President Donald Trump Vows Pardon

Pete Rose's baseball ban could soon end Rose was permanently banned for betting on baseball President Trump supports Rose being inducted into the Hall of Fame Major League Baseball (MLB) is reportedly considering removing Pete Rose from the league's permanently ineligible list...

Devin O'Connor March 3, 2025