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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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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Sweepstakes Casino Among Top Donors for Alabama Senator’s Gubernatorial Campaign

A sweepstakes casino company has donated $30,000 to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's 2026 gubernatorial campaign Tuberville hopes to depart Congress for the governor's office in Alabama Tuberville is the betting front-runner for the Republican Primary in May and the November gubernatorial election A...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2026
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Masters Odds: Poor Iron Play And Time Away Lengthens Scottie Scheffler Odds

The Masters tees off this Thursday Scottie Scheffler is again the betting favorite, though his odds are a bit longer in 2026 Sports betting remains illegal in Georgia, but that isn't stopping prediction markets Scottie Scheffler, the world's best golfer, hasn't played...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2026
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Pennsylvania Skill Game Bill Proposes Guardrails for Slot-Like Machines

Legislation in Pennsylvania proposes consumer protections for skill games Skill games remain unregulated and untaxed in the commonwealth An estimated 70K skill games are operating across Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is expected to soon rule whether unregulated skill games constitute illegal gambling...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2026
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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Set To Increase To 21 As Prediction Markets Tax Looms

Sports betting in Kentucky is expected to soon become 21+ Fixed-odds wagering on live horse racing is also likely DraftKings and FanDuel dominate the Kentucky sports betting market Big changes are highly likely to be coming to Kentucky's sports betting market after...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2026
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UPDATE: New Details on Powerball Jackpot Win in Delaware

UPDATE (April 8, 8 am): The Delaware Lottery says the winning ticket was sold at the Acme in Middletown, located at 460 E. Main Street.  "We're incredibly excited to see a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket sold right here in Delaware," said Helene Keeley,...

Devin O'Connor April 7, 2026
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Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee Evacuated After Rooftop Fire

The Potawatomi Casino was evacuated on Monday due to a fire Reports say the rooftop blaze originated in an HVAC unit The fire did not impact hotel operations The gaming floor at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated on April...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
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Amnesty International: Cambodia Doing Nothing On Casino Human Rights Abuses

Cambodian casinos received new licenses in December despite allegations of human rights abuses Cambodian scam centers and casinos have been linked to the state government The government is doing little to nothing in Cambodia to curtail widespread allegations of human rights abuses...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
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‘SNL’ Pokes Fun at Prediction Markets That Allow People to Gamble on Just About Everything

"SNL" took a jab at Kalshi and prediction markets on Saturday night An impersonated Charles Barkley says he's betting on what he'll say during the show "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday night poked fun at Kalshi, the prediction market that allows traders...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
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Will The Next Governor of South Carolina Embrace Casino Gambling?

South Carolina will elect its next governor in November 2026 Gaming proponents hope the next governor is more willing to embrace casinos Gov. Henry McMaster is a staunch opponent of gambling South Carolina is one of only a handful of remaining states...

Devin O'Connor April 6, 2026
Larry Ellison Cal Neva casino Lake Tahoe

Cal Neva Casino Resort To Be Renovated and Rebranded

A real estate investment firm is planning a substantial makeover of the Cal Neva The plan includes rebranding the Cal Neva to the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino The historic Cal Neva Resort Hotel & Casino that straddles the California-Nevada border...

Devin O'Connor April 3, 2026