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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

Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes casino

Publishers Clearing House Bankruptcy Leaves Sweeps Winners Out to Dry

A sweepstakes casino operator acquired Publishers Clearing House Former PCH winners say their prize payments have stopped since the bankruptcy A disabled veteran was guaranteed $5,000 a week for life Publishers Clearing House (PCH) was acquired last month by ARB Interactive, a...

Devin O'Connor August 14, 2025
Potawatomi Casino Hotel floods Wisconsin

Potawatomi Casino Guests Can Begin Retrieving Stranded Vehicles in Flooded Parking Garage

Potawatomi Casino's valet parking garage flooded last week Guests can retrieve their vehicles today at the Milwaukee casino resort The historic floods caused much damage Stranded vehicles in the Potawatomi Casino Hotel valet parking garage in Milwaukee can be claimed beginning Thursday...

Devin O'Connor August 14, 2025
Allegiant Atlantic City International Airport

Las Vegas-Based Allegiant Airlines Expanding Service to Atlantic City

Allegiant Airlines is expanding into Atlantic City The budget carrier will run flights to AC from four cities in Florida Allegiant Airlines is expanding its map to the gaming capital of the East Coast -- Atlantic City. Allegiant announced Wednesday that beginning...

Devin O'Connor August 13, 2025
casino foot traffic Las Vegas Strip

Casino Foot Traffic Slows 10 Percent in July, Second-Worst Month of 2025

Casino foot traffic slowed by almost 10% in July That's according to a leading gaming analyst at Jefferies Equity Research Las Vegas' near-term outlook is bearish The number of people who entered casinos last month was far fewer than the number of...

Devin O'Connor August 13, 2025
Responsible Online Gaming Association BetBlocker

Responsible Online Gaming Association to Promote BetBlocker

The Responsible Online Gaming Association and BetBlocker are partnering BetBlocker blocks an internet device's access to gambling websites and apps ROGA members include DraftKings and FanDuel The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) is teaming up with BetBlocker to provide expanded access to...

Devin O'Connor August 13, 2025
Pennsylvania Lottery tickets stolen police

Pennsylvania Police Say $27,000 Worth of Lottery Tickets Stolen

Pennsylvania police are hunting for stolen lottery tickets A retailer says $27K in scratch-offs were stolen from their gas station Stolen tickets can be deactivated Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the reported theft of Pennsylvania Lottery tickets worth approximately $27K. Per a...

Devin O'Connor August 13, 2025
casino robbery robber Little Creek Silver Reef

Serial Robber Arrested, Suspect Allegedly Held Up At Least Two Tribal Casinos

A serial casino robber has been arrested in Washington Police allege the suspect targeted tribal casinos The Little Creek and Silver Reef casinos were targeted A serial robber who law enforcement alleges held up at least two tribal casinos has been arrested....

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Texas PAC

Las Vegas Sands Texas Super PAC Loaded With More Than $9 Million in Cash

Las Vegas Sands isn't folding on its fight to legalize casinos in Texas The company continues to fund a PAC in Texas Dr. Miriam Adelson is the PAC's lone individual contributor Las Vegas Sands has sought entry into Texas with an integrated...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2025
Star Entertainment Brisbane Queen's Wharf

Star Entertainment Finalizes Deal to Sell Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Casino Resort

Star is selling its 50% stake in The Star Brisbane The buyers of the Queen's Wharf casino are major Star shareholders Star remains in financial turmoil Star Entertainment has reached a deal to sell its 50% stake in Queen's Wharf Brisbane. After...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2025
Mohegan earnings EBITDA Connecticut

Mohegan Reports Difficult Quarter as Revenue, Income, and Earnings Tumble

Mohegan endured a difficult quarter Company officials are optimistic about the future Mohegan is selling the WNBA's Connecticut Sun The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has unveiled how its tribal and commercial gaming units performed in the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2025