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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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7576 stories by Devin O'Connor

PGA Tour sports betting Georgia

PGA Tour Urges Lawmakers in Georgia, Home of the Masters, to Tee Up Sports Betting

The PGA Tour is supporting efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia The Peach State plays a major role in the PGA Tour's annual operations Officials with the PGA Tour, testifying on Monday before the House Study Committee on Gaming in Georgia,...

Devin O'Connor August 26, 2025
Poker Palace Casino Las Vegas Truckee Gaming

Poker Palace Closing After More Than 50 Years

Poker Palace Casino is closing The small casino is located in North Las Vegas The locals' casino has been sold After more than half a century in business, Poker Palace Casino will soon shutter. Located at 2757 Las Vegas Blvd. in North...

Devin O'Connor August 25, 2025
Powerball jackpot lottery prize

Powerball Jackpot for Tonight’s Drawing Is 10th Richest Ever

Monday night's Powerball jackpot is $750 million The Powerball jackpot hasn't hit since May 31 Tonight's prize is Powerball's 10th-richest of all time Powerball dates back to 1998 when the interstate lottery game debuted as Lotto America. Monday night's drawing comes with...

Devin O'Connor August 25, 2025
Better Business Bureau BBB online gaming

Better Business Bureau Reports Surge in Online Gaming Complaints

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing a rise in online gaming complaints Online casinos are legal in only seven states The BBB encourages the public to bet only with regulated operators The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that complaints about online...

Devin O'Connor August 25, 2025
Imperial Pacific Saipan casino resort

Saipan Casino Resort in Northern Mariana Islands Has New Owner Following Auction

The casino resort in Saipan has a new owner The failed casino destination has sat closed since the COVID-19 pandemic The failed, bankrupt, and incomplete casino resort in Saipan called Imperial Pacific has a new controlling owner. In February, a court in...

Devin O'Connor August 25, 2025
Bally's Atlantic City casino profits revenue

Bally’s Atlantic City Unprofitable Through First Half of 2025

Bally's Atlantic City has not been profitable in 2025 Bally's is the only casino in AC losing money this year Q3, however, has been strong for the New Jersey casino town The future of Bally's Atlantic City remains murky after the Boardwalk...

Devin O'Connor August 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission ProgressPlay

UK Gambling Commission Fines B2B iGaming Operator ProgressPlay £1 Million

ProgressPlay has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission The UKGC says the B2B iGaming supplier violated anti-money laundering regulations On Thursday, the UK Gambling Commission assessed ProgressPlay a £1 million (US$1.35 million) fine for regulatory shortcomings. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, ProgressPlay...

Devin O'Connor August 23, 2025
Bally's Atlantic City jackpot slot malfunction

Bally’s Atlantic City, IGT Given 30 Days to Explain Why $1.2 Million Jackpot Wasn’t Paid

A woman claims she won a $1.2 million jackpot at Bally's Atlantic City Bally's and IGT say the slot malfunctioned A legal case regarding the matter is ongoing Bally's Atlantic City and slot machine manufacturer IGT have been given 30 days by...

Devin O'Connor August 22, 2025
DraftKings credit card deposit

DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts

DraftKings will soon bar the use of credit cards The decision follows the online sportsbook being fined $450K Some states prohibit the use of credit cards for online gaming deposits DraftKings will soon no longer allow its online sportsbook and iGaming customers...

Devin O'Connor August 22, 2025
casino revenue GGR American Gaming Association

Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues

Commercial casino revenue reached $19.44 billion in the second quarter The April through June period saw more gaming revenue growth iGaming and sports betting continue to make significant GGR gains Casino revenue in the United States continues to grow as new verticals...

Devin O'Connor August 22, 2025