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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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7889 stories by Devin O'Connor

Hard Rock Bristol lawsuit complaint

Hard Rock Bristol Incident Leads to Police Filing Defamation Lawsuit Against VIP

A police officer in Virginia has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Hard Rock guest The guest claims the police officer wrongly removed her from a VIP area The guest posted videos claiming she was assaulted by the police officer who filed...

Devin O'Connor December 31, 2025
Bally's Lincoln casino robbery crime

Police: Women Lured Man at Bally’s Casino to Hotel Room Where He Was Robbed at Knifepoint

Police in Rhode Island say three suspects robbed a man at knifepoint inside a Bally's hotel room The alleged victim was lured to the hotel room by two teenagers on the casino floor Police in Rhode Island say a man at a...

Devin O'Connor December 31, 2025
Fort Wayne casino Indianapolis

Anonymous Group Forms to Oppose Fort Wayne Casino

A group opposing a casino in Fort Wayne has formed State lawmakers are considering allowing a casino in Indiana's second-largest city A grassroots coalition of neighbors, business owners, and faith leaders opposed to efforts in the Indiana legislature to designate Fort Wayne...

Devin O'Connor December 31, 2025
Las Vegas New Year's Eve hotel rooms

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Expect Slightly Subdued New Year’s Holiday

Las Vegas is expecting 345K visitors for the New Year's holiday The Strip will once again light up at midnight for an eight-minute fireworks showcase Las Vegas tourism officials hope 2026 bucks the 2025 trend of declining visitation. For this week's New...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
Mount Airy Casino Resort lawsuit

Mount Airy Casino Resort Settles Tip Pooling Dispute With Table Game Dealers

Mount Airy Casino Resort has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit The litigation alleged that the casino willfully violated federal labor law regarding tipped employees Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Pocono Mountains has settled a class-action lawsuit that will see nearly...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
Dotty's crime theft Nevada Washoe County

Former Dotty’s Employee Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Stealing Nearly $715K

A Nevada man will spend at least eight years in prison for stealing almost $715K Dotty's casinos noticed hundreds of thousands of missing dollars at six locations Dotty's operates slots parlors across Nevada and other states A Sun Valley man formerly employed...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
gamblers slots jackpot roundup casinos

Jackpot Roundup: Gamblers Winning Big at Casinos During 2025 Holidays

Gamblers are winning big this holiday season From Powerball to slots, several life-changing payouts have occurred  No present was bigger this holiday season than the lucky lottery player in Arkansas who won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve. But across...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
Powerball winner Arkansas lottery

Has the $1.8 Billion Powerball Winner Come Forward? Here’s What We Know

The winning ticket for the Christmas Eve Powerball drawing was sold in Arkansas The winner has 180 days from December 24 to come forward and redeem the prize The second-largest lottery jackpot in the history of the United States was won on...

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025
MGM Resorts China Macau Cotai

MGM Resorts Extends Casino Branding Deal in China’s Macau Through License Term

MGM Resorts will continue licensing its brand to MGM China MGM will receive a heftier monthly licensing fee from MGM China beginning in 2026 Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International has agreed to continue lending its iconic brand to MGM China through the...

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025
Alabama lieutenant governor Phillip Ensler

Alabama Lieutenant Governor Candidate Expresses Support for Lottery, Sports Betting

A Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in Alabama is embracing gaming Alabama Rep. Phillip Ensler thinks it's time to authorize a state-run lottery A candidate seeking to become the first Democrat to hold the office of lieutenant governor in Alabama in 16...

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025