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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

Mount Airy Casino Resort lawsuit Pennsylvania

Mount Airy Casino Faces $5 Million Lawsuit From Disgruntled Table Game Dealers

Mount Airy Casino Resort has been sued by two former employees who dealt cards at the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains property. Plaintiffs Jennifer Mak and William Neidig allege in a proposed class-action lawsuit in Harrisburg's federal court that they were cheated out of...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
online gaming iGaming casino industry

Online Gaming Divides Brick-and-Mortar Casinos as Lawmaking Season in Full Swing

Several large gaming companies, including Caesars and MGM, are largely supportive of expanding iGaming options throughout the US Some regional operators are opposed to such efforts, saying iGaming negatively impacts brick-and-mortar play The debate boils down to whether iGaming helps or hurts...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Trump Blagojevich pardon Illinois Obama

President Trump Pardons ‘Blago,’ Former Illinois Governor Could Return to Politics

President Donald Trump pardoned disgraced politician Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois Blagojevich was convicted of selling Barack Obama's US Senate seat after winning the 2008 presidential election With his criminal record wiped clean, Blago could mull a political comeback...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Detroit casino Hollywood Greektown

Two Children Freeze to Death in Detroit Casino Parking Garage

Two children apparently froze to death while sleeping in a parked vehicle outside a Detroit casino Police say the children's family is homeless and was living in the van Two children reportedly froze to death while sleeping in a parked van in...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2025
Atlantic City Valentine's Day specials

Atlantic City Plans Mass Vow Renewal for Valentine’s Day

Atlantic City casinos and area businesses are getting ready for Valentine's Day, which is this Friday, Feb. 14. Cupid's arrow has struck the casino capital of the East Coast. The nine casinos in town are offering an array of packages designed for...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2025
Cedar Rapids Iowa casino Peninsula Pacific

Cedar Rapids Casino, a $275 Million Development, Slates Opening Date

The Cedar Rapids casino project that the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission signed off on only last week already has a planned opening date. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based gaming company that's partnered with a group of roughly 80 local businesspeople...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2025
Al Capone Wisconsin hideout Famous Dave's

Famous Dave’s Restaurateur Pitches Redevelopment of Al Capone Hideout

The man behind the Famous Dave's barbecue restaurant chain is ready to fire up his next big idea -- a high-stakes casino and lodge on tribal land in Wisconsin. Dave Anderson, a tribal member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Indians who oversaw...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2025
Boyd Gaming Illinois casino Par-A-Dice Peoria

Illinois Casino Par-A-Dice to Be Replaced by Peoria Brick-and-Mortar Property

An Illinois casino riverboat is set to relocate to a new brick-and-mortar facility. Boyd Gaming, the longtime owner and operator of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Ill., confirmed speculation during its 2024 earnings call last week that it plans to...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2025
Driving Atlantic City New Jersey E-ZPass

Driving to Atlantic City Could Compromise Your E-ZPass Data After China-Linked Firm Secures Contract

Driving to Atlantic City from Philadelphia or parts of New Jersey could soon come with risks to drivers' data falling into the hands of foreign businesses and governments, including China. In September, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority awarded TransCore, LP, an 11-year...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2025
Seminole casino Brighton Bay Florida

Florida’s Seminole Tribe Opens New Brighton Casino Featuring 100-Room Hotel

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has opened its newest casino. It comes as a redevelopment of its second-oldest gaming location. On Thursday, the Seminole Tribe debuted Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino. The brand-new facility replaces Seminole Casino Brighton, which opened in...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2025