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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

Valentine's Day lottery tickets

Why Buying Valentine’s Day Lottery Tickets for Your Significant Other Might Not Be Smart

Lottery tickets are popular gifts for Valentine's Day Some lottery winners admit they'd end a relationship if they win big The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to climb Flowers and chocolate might be the quintessential Valentine's Day gifts but many lovers...

Devin O'Connor February 14, 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Macau Francis Lui

Galaxy Entertainment Casino Empire Reigns Handed to Hong Kong Billionaire Francis Lui

Dr. Lui Che Woo died in November Before his death, Lui established a succession plan Lui's empire has been handed over to his eldest son, Francis The reigns of Galaxy Entertainment Group, one of the world's largest resort and gaming operators that...

Devin O'Connor February 14, 2025
Georgia casinos sports betting

Georgia Republicans Think Casinos, Sports Betting Could Fund Economic Development

Georgia Republicans in the state Senate have called for casinos and sports betting Mobile sportsbooks would remain prohibited Religious leaders are opposing the gaming push Georgia Republicans in the state's General Assembly believe commercial casino gambling with sports betting could help the...

Devin O'Connor February 14, 2025
Kansas casino smoking tobacco

Kansas Casinos Allow Smoking, State Lawmakers Propose Extinguishing Loophole

Kansas casinos allow indoor smoking Legislation to end the casino smoking loophole has been introduced A casino smoking ban wouldn't apply to Kansas' six tribal casinos Kansas casinos permit indoor smoking anywhere on the four commercial gaming floors, but new legislation in...

Devin O'Connor February 14, 2025
Indiana online casino lottery

Indiana Online Casino and iLottery Measure Fails in House Chamber

The Indiana online casino and lottery bill that passed the House Public Policy Committee last month won't be further considered. On Thursday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Hamilton) said House Bill 1432 will not move to the full chamber floor after stalling...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
sweepstakes casino Mississippi gambling

Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban Passes Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate has passed legislation to ban online sweepstakes websites Critics say online sweeps are nothing more than cleverly designed illegal gambling platforms The sweeps industry says they run free-to-play games On Tuesday, the Mississippi Senate made history by becoming the...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Arkansas NIL Alabama college football

Arkansas Name, Image, Likeness Bill Dead, Alabama Pitches Tax-Free NIL Deals

Arkansas House Bill 1044, which would have helped colleges and universities raise money for NIL initiatives through online raffles, has been shelved In neighboring Alabama, newly introduced legislation would make NIL compensation exempt from state taxes Legislation in Arkansas designed to increase...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Tysons casino Virginia Fairfax County

Tysons Casino Sponsor Asks House Subcommittee to Reconsider Legislation

The Tysons casino bill is presumably dead after a House subcommittee set the bill aside for 2025 The bill's chief sponsor has asked the subcommittee to reconsider Fairfax County is facing a budget gap because of declining office property taxes The chief...

Devin O'Connor February 13, 2025
Iowa Gaming Commission Cedar Rapids casino

Iowa Gaming Commission Rejects Petition to Halt Cedar Rapids Casino Development

Earlier this month, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids  A petition to halt the project has been dismissed by the gaming regulator A court challenge is ongoing The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC)...

Devin O'Connor February 12, 2025
Dab Haaland Interior New Mexico

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Mounts New Mexico Gubernatorial Run

Deb Haaland served as secretary of the Interior under President Joe Biden Haaland left office on the same day President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term Haaland is now seeking to become governor of New Mexico Deb Haaland made...

Devin O'Connor February 12, 2025