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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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7954 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pennsylvania casino crime robbery

Pennsylvania Casino Robbery Spree Leads to Arrests, Stolen Chips in Excess of $17,000

Pennsylvania police have arrested two men for robbing two casinos A third man has been charged but remains on the run All three are from Maryland Two brazen casino robberies in Pennsylvania have led to the arrests of two men from Maryland,...

Devin O'Connor March 13, 2025
Las Vegas Visitor Profile LVCVA

Despite Growing Concerns, Las Vegas Continues to Satisfy Travelers, LVCVA Claims

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has unveiled its 2024 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study The LVCVA says Las Vegas continues to satisfy visitors Some visitors have recently spoken negatively about Las Vegas on social media The Las Vegas Convention and...

Devin O'Connor March 12, 2025
Belle Baton Rouge Bally's Louisiana

Belle of Baton Rouge Rebranded to Bally’s, Renovated Hotel Announces Opening Date

The Belle of Baton Rouge is becoming Bally's Baton Rouge Bally's Baton Rouge will open its hotel this month The permanent Bally's Baton Rouge casino will come later this year The Belle of Baton Rouge will soon be no more. The casino...

Devin O'Connor March 12, 2025
Nebraska sports betting online mobile

Nebraska Sports Betting Hearing About Online Ops Fields Divided Testimony

Nebraska sports betting could expand to online platforms Two bills seek to allow mobile sports bets Opponents say more gambling means more problems Nebraska sports betting bills to expand wagering to online platforms were discussed in the Lincoln capital on Monday where...

Devin O'Connor March 12, 2025
New Jersey gambling ads sports betting

Gambling Ads: Enough is Enough, Says Majority of New Jersey Voters

Polling shows New Jerseyans are fed up with gambling ads New Jersey has a robust commercial gaming market A majority of state voters would support limiting gambling adverts Gambling advertisements are seemingly everywhere. From highway billboards to commercial breaks and social media,...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
Circa Las Vegas Masters odds

Circa Las Vegas Goes Green for Masters, Tees Up Special Augusta-Themed Party

Circa Las Vegas is hosting a Masters party The 2025 Masters runs April 10-13 Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite Circa Las Vegas is teeing up a par-tee unlike any other in Southern Nevada for next month's Masters tournament, the first of...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
Connecticut sports betting online poker

Connecticut Legislation Proposes Sports Betting Limits, Interstate Online Poker

Connecticut lawmakers are considering several gaming bills An online poker bill has been filed A cap on online sports bets could also be initiated The Connecticut General Assembly is in session through June 4. Until then, the legislature will continue mulling several...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
South Carolina casino Catawba Wallace Cheves

South Carolina Casino Floated by Sky Boat Gaming Developer Behind North Carolina Tribal Resort

Wallace Cheves wants to build a casino in Santee The South Carolina businessman was instrumental in a tribal casino in North Carolina The odds are long that South Carolina will legalize casino gambling A bid to legalize casino gambling in South Carolina...

Devin O'Connor March 10, 2025
American Gaming Association prediction markets sports

American Gaming Association Seeks Ban of Sports Event Contracts on Prediction Markets

The American Gaming Association opposes sports contracts on prediction exchange markets Kalshi and similar sites are offering sports contracts The CFTC is reviewing the matter The American Gaming Association (AGA) is urging the United States government to prohibit prediction market exchanges from...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2025
Saracen Casino Resort Arkansas NIL

Saracen Casino Resort Expansion Continues After NIL Pitch Strikes Out

Saracen Casino Resort is amid a renovation Saracen sought iGaming this year for NIL programs An NIL remains active Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, AR, is undergoing a $250 million expansion that will bring a hotel and event center to the...

Devin O'Connor March 8, 2025