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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

table game dealer school Live! Virginia

$600 Million Casino Resort Offering Free Table Game Training, Higher Wages

Live! Casino Virginia is continuing its free dealer school The free classes are held at Richard Bland College The permanent Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is set to open in Petersburg in late 2027 A forthcoming casino is in need of table...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2026
stabbing death Sky Dancer Casino

Suspect in Tribal Casino Hotel Murder Denies Memory of Crime Pleads Not Guilty

A North Dakota man says he did not stab a woman to death inside a tribal casino Casino surveillance doesn't show any person entering or exiting the hotel room The suspect says he awoke to find a dead woman in his hotel...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2026
Illinois Gaming Board Par-A-Dice East Peoria

Boyd Gaming Reworks Par-A-Dice Casino, Presents More Traditional Riverboat

Boyd Gaming has presented the Illinois Gaming Board with a new plan for Par-A-Dice The casino has ditched the "modernized riverboat" concept in favor of a more traditional riverboat The City of Peoria had challenged whether the initial plan constituted riverboat gambling...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2026
Virginia iGaming bill online casino gambling

Virginia iGaming Bills Gain Committee Support, Casinos Have Mixed Opinions

Virginia iGaming legislation continues to progress in Richmond Virginia is home to five brick-and-mortar casinos and numerous slot-like historical horse racing venues Casino operators have polarizing opinions regarding iGaming Virginia iGaming legislation is making progress in the Richmond capital, as some state...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2026
Hard Rock San Juan Puerto Rico

Hard Rock San Juan Hotel Casino Announces $850 Million Residential Resort

Hard Rock is partnering on an $850 million casino resort project in Puerto Rico The casino resort is slated to start construction this year and open in 2029 Hard Rock International is taking its act to Puerto Rico, with the gaming and...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2026
Washington Post sports betting editorial

Washington Editorial Board Branded Sports Betting ‘Terrible Bet’

A 2024 op-ed from the Washington Post scolded legal sports betting About a third of the newspaper's staff was let go this week in Washington The Washington Post continues to make headlines after the daily newspaper based in the nation's capital laid off a...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2026
Bally's Kansas City Casino shooting

Bally’s Kansas City Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leaves Teenager Dead

An 18-year-old was shot and killed last night outside Bally's Kansas City The casino is reserved for people aged 21 and older A shooting last night at the Bally's Kansas City Casino has left one man dead. The Kansas City Police Department...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2026
Alabama gaming legislation casino sports betting

Alabama Gaming Legislation Faces Long Odds in Montgomery Capital

Legislation to ask Alabama voters to allow lawmakers to legalize gambling has been introduced The measure needs a three-fifths majority support in the Alabama Legislature The gaming bill faces long odds A new year means a new push to bring certain forms...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2026
Roanoke casino Virginia gambling

Roanoke Accepts $75,000 From Casino Developer in Virginia Gaming Pursuit

Roanoke has received a $75,000 gift from an unnamed casino developer The Virginia city continues to mull a casino effort on the state level The City of Roanoke in southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains has accepted a $75,000 gift from an unnamed...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2026
Modo Casino sweepstakes casino NASCAR

Sweepstakes Casino Rivals Will Race Against One Another in Daytona 500

Modo Casino and Chumba Casino will both have cars in the Daytona 500 It's the first time The Great American Race will feature cars wrapped in sweepstakes casino branding Modo Casino is joining online sweepstakes casino rival Chumba in racing this year's...

Devin O'Connor February 5, 2026