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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

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French Thieves Win Lottery, Robbery Victim Pledges to Share Windfall

French thieves who won the lottery with stolen money are on the run The robbery victim is willing to share the winnings Police might seize the cash should the ticket be redeemed French thieves who stole a man's backpack with his wallet...

Devin O'Connor February 25, 2025
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Rep. Dina Titus Encourages CFTC to Ban Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets

US Rep. Dina Titus wants a ban on prediction markets offering sports-related contracts Kalshi is a leading prediction market running such contracts The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reviewing the matter United States Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nevada) has voiced opposition to allowing...

Devin O'Connor February 25, 2025
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New Jersey Gaming Taxes Could Increase Should Gov. Phil Murphy Get His Way

New Jersey iGaming and online sportsbook taxes could go up Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed a record spending plan New Jersey taxes iGaming and online sports betting less than Pennsylvania New Jersey is home to one of the richest iGaming and sports...

Devin O'Connor February 25, 2025
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Philippines Removed From Global Money Laundering ‘Gray List’

The Philippines has improved its money laundering protections Manila is home to several casino resorts In 2016, Solaire was the site of an international money laundering scheme The Philippines has been struck from a global money laundering "gray list." After years of...

Devin O'Connor February 24, 2025
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Golden Nugget Atlantic City Brings Back Free Parking, Will Fellow Casinos Follow?

Self-parking is again free at Golden Nugget Atlantic City casinos ditched free parking in 2023 Golden Nugget is trying to bring back players to the Marina District property The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City has started what many gamblers in town hope...

Devin O'Connor February 24, 2025
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Portsmouth Tourism Blossoming Since Rivers Casino Opened in January 2023

Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened in January 2023 The casino has aided Portsmouth's renaissance A hotel could be coming to the casino The City of Portsmouth has seen an economic boom since Rivers Casino opened in January 2023. Rush Street Gaming, a Chicago-based...

Devin O'Connor February 23, 2025
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Drake Drone Stunt Tricks Fans, Video Ends Up Being Promo for Social Sweeps Casino

Canadian rapper Drake is in Australia performing 14 shows A video that went viral suggests Drake had an incident with a drone The drone event was a marketing ploy for an online sweepstakes casino Canadian rapper Drake is in Australia through March...

Devin O'Connor February 22, 2025
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Bally’s Dover Casino Brings Flavors of China’s Macau to Delaware

Bally's Dover opened its newest eatery earlier this month. It's geared towards attracting Asian high rollers to the racino in the Delaware capital city. Not many think China and its Special Administrative Region of Macau, one of two SARs controlled by the...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2025
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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Starts 2025 Strong After Record 2024

Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached a record high of $6.13 billion last year The state gaming industry kept the rally going in January 2025 iGaming continues to fuel the expansion Pennsylvania gaming revenue started 2025 where it left off 2024 -- strong. On...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2025
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U.S. Interior Department Sued Over Decision Approving Sonoma County Tribal Casino

The Interior Department has been sued by a federally recognized tribe Graton Rancheria alleges the federal agency wrongfully took a rival tribe's land into trust The Koi Nation want to build a casino near Windsor The United States Department of the Interior...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2025