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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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7955 stories by Devin O'Connor

Rhode Island casinos Bally's smoking

Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Call on Prominent Gaming Consultancy to Retract 2022 Report

Casino workers who seek a clean indoor air workplace are calling on a consultancy to retract a 2022 study that concluded casino smoking is critical to Atlantic City The request comes after one of the consultants who worked on the study conceded...

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

New York City Casino Bid on Manhattan’s East Side Says it Has Public Support

Freedom Plaza claims to have majority public support The casino project is one of eight remaining bids for downstate New York Three casino licenses are available for the region Three of the eight remaining casino bids for New York's downstate region will...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2025
Penn Entertainment Shake Shack

Penn Entertainment Shacking Up With Shake Shack, 10 Casino Locations Planned

Penn Entertainment is bringing Shake Shack to its casinos Penn and Shake Shack plan to open 10 casino locations Shake Shack is famous for its burgers and milkshakes Penn Entertainment and Shake Shack are partnering to bring the popular fast-casual burger joint...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2025
casino cannabis marijuana weed

Casino Exec Supports Federal Reclassification of Cannabis to Allow Gaming and Weed to Mix

Casinos and cannabis don't jibe because of federal law Marijuana remains a Schedule 1 narcotic in the feds' eyes A casino exec hopes that soon changes A casino executive speaking at this week's "Cannabis & Gaming" discussion hosted by UNLV's Cannabis Policy...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2025
Ohio online casino iGaming

Another Online Casino Bill Introduced in Ohio, Legislature Preps Collaboration

Ohio lawmakers have fielded a second bill to authorize iGaming Ohio is home to in-person casino gambling but not online casinos Ohio does allow online sports betting More lawmakers in Ohio are getting on board with online casino gambling. This week, Reps....

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2025
No Tax on Tips Senate Cruz Rosen

No Tax on Tips Act Clears Senate With Unanimous Consent

The No Tax on Tips Act has passed the US Senate The bill would allow tipped workers to keep more of their gratuities Currently, tips are considered taxable income by the IRS Tipped workers might soon be able to deduct a considerable...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2025
Caesars Foundation ICRG responsible gaming

Caesars Turns Pennies Into $200,000 Gift to Advance Responsible Gaming

Caesars has donated $200K to the International Center for Responsible Gaming The ICRG is a nonprofit that issues grants for responsible gaming studies The Caesars Foundation made the ICRG gift The Caesars Foundation, the charitable arm of Caesars Entertainment, recently gifted $200K...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Kalshi Elon Musk xAI artificial intelligence

Kalshi Instituting Elon Musk’s xAI Into Online Prediction Market Platform

Kalshi is incorporating AI into its online prediction market platform Kalshi's AI will be powered by Elon Musk's xAI Kalshi allows users to bet on an array of events UPDATE: Per Bloomberg, Kalshi withdrew announcements about a collaboration with Elon Musk’s xAI...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Kangwon Land Casino South Korea

Kangwon Land Casino Seeks High Rollers With Extravagant New Table Game Minimums

Kangwon Land will soon offer higher table game minimums Kangwon Land is the only casino where Koreans can legally gamble The remote casino resort is seeking to lure new guests to the property Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea where...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025
Resorts World New York City Cirrus workforce

Resorts World New York City to Help Build 50,000 Affordable Housing Units

Resorts World New York City is committed to building more affordable housing in NYC Resorts World has joined a fund seeking to build up to 50K housing units Resorts World is seeking a full-scale New York City casino license Resorts World New...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2025