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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

Trump Plaza Atlantic City Carl Icahn

President Donald Trump’s Former Atlantic City Casino Hotel Listed for Sale

Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is back on the market The former casino hotel has sat vacant since 2014 No asking price is listed A former Atlantic City casino hotel developed and owned by President Donald Trump is once again up for...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2025
Macau economy gaming GGR

Macau Economy Flourishing, as Visitation Hits Record, Gaming Continues Rebound

Macau's economy, unlike China's, is thriving Gaming is rebounding and visitation is at record levels Unemployment is low and GDP is high The economy in Macau is booming, with gross domestic product climbing more than 5% in the second quarter of 2025....

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2025
Freedom Plaza New York City casino

Freedom Plaza Casino Amends Bid to Commit Over 1K Affordable Housing Units

Freedom Plaza is pledging over 1K affordable housing units The casino bid is targeting Manhattan's Midtown East The $11B project is from Soloviev Group and Mohegan Freedom Plaza, a more than $11 billion bid for one of New York's downstate casino licenses,...

Devin O'Connor September 21, 2025
Nebraska sports betting online campaign

Nebraska Sports Betting Campaign To Allow Online Wagering Will Soon Begin

Nebraska sports betting is limited to in-person wagering A campaign to expand sports betting to the internet will soon begin WarHorse Gaming is behind the ballot referendum drive Sports betting in Nebraska remains limited to in-person wagering at one of the five...

Devin O'Connor September 21, 2025
online sports betting taxes offshore

Are State Lawmakers Driving Sports Bettors Back to Black Market With High Taxes?

High taxes on online sportsbooks could be fueling the illegal market A consumer policy institute encourages state lawmakers to stop raising online sports betting taxes With legal sports betting booming in the United States, many state lawmakers continue to seek a larger...

Devin O'Connor September 20, 2025
Connecticut Little League FanDuel

Police: CT Little League Treasurer Embezzled $115K to Gamble Before Sudden Death

A former treasurer of a Little League chapter in Connecticut allegedly stole from the organization The man in question died suddenly after police believe he stole at least $165,000 from the Little League Police in Connecticut believe a former treasurer of a...

Devin O'Connor September 19, 2025
Nevada unemployment Las Vegas jobs

Las Vegas Loses Thousands of Jobs in August Amid ‘Stationary’ Labor Market

Las Vegas lost thousands of jobs between July and August Nevada has the second-highest state unemployment rate, behind only California While some say the Las Vegas hysteria about the market is overblown, visitor numbers are down The Las Vegas job market further...

Devin O'Connor September 19, 2025
Virginia Powerball winner charity lottery

Virginia Lottery Winner Donates Entire Powerball Prize to Charity, Military Families

A lottery player in Virginia is giving her prize away The woman won $150K playing Powerball A woman in Virginia who won a major Powerball prize earlier this month is giving it all away. The Virginia Lottery reports that Carrie Edwards, of...

Devin O'Connor September 19, 2025
Atlantic City casino smoking CEASE

Atlantic City Casino Workers Say Strong Summer Discredits Pro-Smoking Argument

Atlantic City casinos enjoyed a strong summer In-person casino revenue was the best in many years Casino workers say it's time to end indoor smoking Atlantic City is fresh off its best summer in more than a decade. Casino workers who wish...

Devin O'Connor September 19, 2025
MGM Empire City Casino Yonkers

MGM Empire City Casino Proposal in New York’s Yonkers Will Meet Its Fate Next Week

MGM Empire City's Community Advisory Committee will vote on the project next week MGM Empire City has presented a $2.3 billion overhaul of the racino MGM is considered a frontrunner for one of the three downstate New York casino licenses MGM Empire...

Devin O'Connor September 19, 2025