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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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8101 stories by Devin O'Connor

Delaware Park casino robbery theft

Delaware Park Casino Parking Lot Site of Brazen Carjacking at Gunpoint

Delaware Park Casino was the site of two alleged robberies on Sunday In one incident, a victim claims he was hit over the head with a gun, and his vehicle was stolen Delaware Park is one of three casinos in Delaware The...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Cadence Crossing Las Vegas casino

Las Vegas Casino Cadence Crossing Announces March 25 Grand Opening

A new casino in Southern Nevada opens on March 25 Boyd Gaming is behind the Cadence Crossing Casino The casino replaces Jokers Wild in Henderson The newest casino in the Las Vegas area will open its doors later this month. Las Vegas-based...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
New Hampshire casino charity

New Hampshire Casino Bill Seeks to Extend Nonprofit Gaming Benefits

New Hampshire's charitable gaming law could soon be amended Charities can currently be a casino's beneficiary for 10 days a year A bill that has cleared the state Senate would reduce the allowable number of days to seven New Hampshire is unique...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Bally's Marquette Iowa Casino Queen

Bally’s Marquette Announces Opening Date Following $26.2 Million Inland Transformation

Bally's Marquette will open its new land-based casino on March 13 Bally's Marquette is a $26.2 million brick-and-mortar gaming facility The casino replaces the longtime Casino Queen Marquette riverboat Bally's Marquette will open the doors to its new brick-and-mortar casino later this...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2026
Kentucky sports betting age

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Could Be Raised From 18 to 21

Kentucky lawmakers are considering raising the sports betting age Currently, anyone aged 18 and up can bet legally on sports in Kentucky Most states require sports bettors to be 21 or older Kentucky is in the minority of the 39 states that...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026
Alabama referendum gaming lottery casinos

Will Referendum on Alabama Lottery, Casinos, and Sports Betting Reach Voters?

Bills in Alabama seeking to authorize forms of gambling have stalled The Alabama Constitution needs to be amended to permit any new form of gambling Alabama's tribal casinos only offer electronic-based bingo machines Legislation in Alabama to allow the public to weigh...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026
Japan casino IR integrated resort developments

As Japan Mulls Second Casino Bidding Round, Prefectures Study IR Feasibility

Japan is expected to reopen bidding for casinos Several prefectures are studying whether to enter the casino pool It appears that Japan will conduct a second bidding round for the two remaining casino licenses. Whether that happens in 2026 or in the...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026
Nevada Gaming Control Board cyberattack phishing

Nevada Gaming Control Board Reminds Licensees About Cyberattacks and ‘Vishing’

Nevada is seeing an increase in attempted cyberattacks and phishing State government agencies are reminding businesses and casinos to remain vigilant The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is reminding its licensees to stay vigilant in their daily operations in the wake of...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026
Fairfax County Virginia Tysons casino

The Fairfax Casino Bill in Virginia Will Likely Pass. County Officials Say It’s All for Nothing

The chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors says the county might not conduct a competitive bid for a casino even if state lawmakers authorize the county to have a casino Fairfax homeowners and civic groups are overwhelmingly opposed to a...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2026
Georgia sports betting legislation The Masters

Georgia Lawmakers Again Refuse to Allow Voters to Decide Sports Betting Fate

Sports betting in Georgia has been rejected once again Georgia is among only 10 states without legal sports gambling Georgia will remain clear of legal sports betting for at least another year after state lawmakers in Atlanta refused to get behind a...

Devin O'Connor March 8, 2026