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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra casino bill

Thailand Casino Bill Odds Lengthen Following PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Suspension

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended Shinawatra's suspension comes after a call with a Cambodian official was leaked Shinawatra is supportive of legalizing casino resorts Thailand's effort to bring integrated resort casinos to the country lengthened considerably this week after...

Devin O'Connor July 2, 2025
New Zealand online casino gambling iGaming

New Zealand Legalizing Online Casinos to Minimize Unregulated iGaming Harms

New Zealand is legalizing online casinos Government officials want to curb offshore, unregulated gambling The country's iGaming bill would allow for 15 platforms New Zealand is preparing to legalize and regulate online casino gambling to rid the unregulated offshore gambling industry that...

Devin O'Connor July 2, 2025
Las Vegas July 4 hotel room casino

Las Vegas July 4 Room Rates Remain Affordable, as Demand Down in 2025

Las Vegas casino hotel rooms remain cheap for July 4 Demand for Southern Nevada has eased in recent months Caesars Palace hosts the July 4 fireworks show in Las Vegas If you're considering a last-minute trip to Las Vegas to spend the...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
New Hampshire casino VLT video lottery

New Hampshire’s New Casino Industry Goes Into Effect With Slot-Like VLTs

New Hampshire casinos can now offer video lottery terminals VLTs are slot-like machines New Hampshire casinos primarily benefit charities and nonprofit organizations As of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the 14 casinos in New Hampshire have the privilege to swap out their historical...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Jay-Z Nas Sharpton Trump New York casino bids

From Jay-Z and Nas to Al Sharpton and Donald Trump, NYC Casino Bids Have Many Celebrity Attachments

Several casino bids for New York City have celebrities attached Jay-Z and Rev. Al Sharpton are supporting Caesars Palace Times Square Nas is backing Resorts World New York City in Queens There are eight bids for the available downstate New York casino...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Macau casino revenue GGR

Macau Casino Comeback Continues, as Gaming Revenue Climbs 19 Percent in June

Macau casinos enjoyed another strong gaming month June marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gaming growth The premium mass market is reportedly fueling the comeback Macau casino revenue continues to inch closer to pre-pandemic levels, with June marking the region's fifth...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2025
Valley Forge Casino Resort Stress Factory Comedy Club

Valley Forge Casino Resort Bringing Laughs to King of Prussia With Stress Factory

Valley Forge Casino Resort is opening a stand-up comedy club in July Stress Factory will open its third comedy club and first in Pennsylvania Boyd Gaming owns and operates Valley Forge Boyd Gaming's Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania is bringing the...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Melco Resorts City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Melco Resorts’ City of Dreams Sri Lanka Casino Almost Ready for Guests

City of Dreams Sri Lanka will open on August 2 The casino is part of Sri Lanka's first integrated resort Melco Resorts will run the casino for at least the next two decades Melco Resorts' expansion phase continues by way of Sri...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2025
Thailand casino bill legislation

Thailand Casino Bill Shelved Amid Political Unrest, Gaming Opposition

Thailand's casino bill has been delayed The postponement comes amid political turmoil and public opposition Supporters say casinos would return foreign travel and investment Thailand's controlling party will not immediately reintroduce its Entertainment Complex Bill when the National Assembly's House of Representatives...

Devin O'Connor June 28, 2025
Las Vegas casino revenue Nevada GGR

Las Vegas Casino Revenue Down Again, Analysts Brace for Cool Summer

Las Vegas Strip casino revenue was down again in May May marked the Strip's fourth consecutive gaming revenue loss Analysts aren't bullish on a quick summer rebound Las Vegas casinos saw gaming revenue further slow in May. On Friday, the Nevada Gaming...

Devin O'Connor June 27, 2025