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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

Shrine Nightclub Foxwoods Resort Casino

Are Casino Nightclubs Becoming a Thing of the Past? Foxwoods’ Shrine Latest to Shutter

Foxwoods has closed its Shrine Nightclub Nightclubs are reportedly losing popularity, as younger people prioritize their health Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is the latest casino to shutter its nightclub, joining a nationwide trend of gaming properties seeking to reimagine the large...

Devin O'Connor September 16, 2025
Reform Alliance Atlantic City Jay-Z Beyonce

Reform Alliance celebra gala en Ocean Casino Atlantic City y recauda millones para la reforma de la justicia penal

Reform Alliance celebró su Casino Night & Gala en Atlantic City este sábado El evento repleto de estrellas recaudó alrededor de 20 millones de dólares para la reforma de la justicia penal La segunda edición del Casino Night & Gala de Reform...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Resorts World Catskills Sullivan County bonds

Resorts World Catskills Selloff to Suffolk County in New York Delayed Again

Resorts World Catskills is set to be sold to Sullivan County The issuance of the high-yield county bonds hasn't yet commenced The nongaming assets of Resorts World Catskills in upstate New York are set to be sold to the county where the...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Reform Alliance Atlantic City Ocean Casino

Atlantic City recibe a Jay-Z, Beyoncé y The Weeknd este fin de semana

Reform Alliance celebrará este fin de semana su Casino Night & Gala en Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort volverá a ser la sede del evento La gala será solo por invitación Atlantic City será el punto de encuentro este fin de semana,...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Reform Alliance Atlantic City Jay-Z Beyonce

Reform Alliance Atlantic City Gala at Ocean Raises Millions for Criminal Justice Reform

The Reform Alliance held its Casino Night & Gala in Atlantic City on Saturday The star-studded event raised around $20 million for criminal justice reform The second Reform Alliance Casino Night & Gala in Atlantic City was once again a riveting success....

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Macau casinos entertainment ABBA Voyage

Macau Casinos Consider Virtual Live Entertainment, Cite ‘ABBA Voyage’ Success

Casinos in Macau are considering virtual live entertainment "ABBA Voyage" could overhaul casino residencies Macau casinos are considering a bet on virtual "live" entertainment that allows concertgoers to see their favorite acts -- both present and past -- who aren't actually in...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
Washington employee theft gambling addiction

Washington State Employee Stole $900K to Fund Gambling Addiction

A former state employee in Washington will spend the next year and a half in prison for stealing almost $900K to gamble The judge went easy on the embezzler, saying addiction can make upstanding people do bad things A former employee with...

Devin O'Connor September 15, 2025
WAGER Act Cortez Masto sports betting excise tax

WAGER Act to Repeal Federal Excise Handle Tax and Employee Head Fee Reintroduced

The WAGER Act would lift the federal government excise tax on sports bets Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is sponsoring the bill Legal sportsbooks pay a 0.25% excise tax on each bet they take United States Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and...

Devin O'Connor September 13, 2025
Philippines casinos money laundering

Philippines Senate President Ousted After Being Linked to Casino Money Laundering

Political corruption has again hit the Philippines It's alleged that government officials laundered money through casinos The money was supposed to be used to help protect against flooding Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero was removed from the top post of the upper...

Devin O'Connor September 13, 2025
Resorts World Catskills Sullivan County New York

Resorts World Catskills Nongaming Assets Will Be Sold to Sullivan County

Resorts World Catskills' nongaming assets are being sold The buyer is Sullivan County, the host county to the Upstate NY casino RW Catskills has underperformed throughout its history It opened in early 2018 The nongaming assets of Resorts World Catskills will be...

Devin O'Connor September 12, 2025