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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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Celebrities & Poker Pros

$105 million Lost in 6 Hours! 5 Historic Gambling Losses That Make Drake’s Bets Look Like Pocket Change

The TL;DR The biggest gambling losses dwarf Drake's high-profile bets, with the largest recorded loss reaching nearly $1 billion by Australian property developer Harry Kakavas Terrance Watanabe's $204 million loss in 2007 represented 6% of  casino owner Harrah Entertainment's annual gambling revenue, highlighting the extraordinary scale...

June 27, 2025 6 min read

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