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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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7577 stories by Devin O'Connor

Donald Trump taxes tips Las Vegas

President Donald Trump Reaffirms Commitment to Tax-Free Tips in Las Vegas

President Donald Trump doubled down on his campaign promise to eliminate the federal tax levied on tips that hospitality workers receive during his first official trip as the 47th commander in chief. Trump had a busy Friday, as he traveled from the...

Devin O'Connor January 27, 2025
New York gambling age video lottery

Legal Age to Gamble in New York Casinos Could Increase

The legal age to gamble inside New York casinos could soon increase should a powerful state senator get his way. This week, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Queens) introduced Senate Bill 2610. The legislation would prohibit anyone under the age of 21...

Devin O'Connor January 24, 2025
Donald Trump Las Vegas Circa

President Donald Trump to Double Down on Tax-Free Tip Pledge Upon Return to Las Vegas

Circa Las Vegas will welcome President Donald Trump back to Southern Nevada for the first time since the Republican turned the Silver State red during the 2024 election and became the 47th commander-in-chief. Trump departed the White House Friday morning for Andrews...

Devin O'Connor January 24, 2025
College Township casino Pennsylvania Penn State

Pennsylvania Township Commissioning Impact Study for Casino Near Penn State

Pennsylvania's College Township in Centre County near the main campus of Penn State University is commissioning a study to determine what sort of impact a more than $100 million casino coming to the Nittany Mall will have on the area. During the...

Devin O'Connor January 24, 2025
Virginia skill games legislation

Virginia Skill Game Bill Faces Long Odds, Gov. Glenn Youngkin Pledges Veto

Legislation in Virginia to create a regulatory framework and legal footing for controversial slot-like "skill games" has been introduced to the General Assembly in Richmond. Virginia Sen. Christie Craig (R-Chesapeake) is the chief patron of House Bill 1323. The Virginia Gaming Commerce...

Devin O'Connor January 24, 2025
Iowa casino moratorium Cedar Rapids

Iowa Casino Moratorium Bill Threatens To Permanently Ban Additional Gaming Licenses

Iowa's commercial gaming industry could essentially be closed should new legislation introduced in Des Moines become law. As expected, Iowa House Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Cedar County) has filed a bill that would prevent the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) from issuing...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2025
Resorts World New York City Genting

Resorts World New York City Opens ‘Experience Center’ Showcasing $5B Vision

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) opened its "Experience Center" on Thursday, a place where the Queens racino hopes visitors and stakeholders will better understand what's possibly forthcoming for the Jamaica property. Resorts World is one of many competitive bidders for the...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2025
Virginia iGaming Tysons casino

Virginia iGaming Bill Dead for 2025, Tysons Casino Continues to Gain Traction

Legislation to allow online casinos to come to Virginia is dead for 2025. As Casino.org reported earlier this month, Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Portsmouth) filed Senate Bill 827 ahead of the Virginia General Assembly's 2025 session, which began on January 7. Locke proposed...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2025
The Coney casino Community Board 13

The Coney Suffers Setback as Community Board Votes Against Land-Use Application

The Coney, a proposed $3 billion casino resort development targeting Brooklyn's famed seaside community, has suffered another setback from the New York City advisory board representing the area. On Wednesday evening, the full Brooklyn Community Board 13 voted against the project's land-use...

Devin O'Connor January 23, 2025
P&O Cruises Australia KKK costume

P&O Cruises Burned at the Stake After Crew Dons Outfits Resembling KKK

P&O Cruises Australia, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, is playing defense this week after a video posted online showed what look like crew playing dress up as members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). A video recently surfaced on Facebook from a...

Devin O'Connor January 22, 2025