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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

Powerball jackpot lottery winners

Powerball Player Wins $1 Million Twice During Same Drawing

A Powerball player says he accidentally played the same drawing twice The misfortune turned into fortune when both tickets hit for $1 million A woman in Massachusetts redeemed a $100,000 win in the nick of time A Powerball player in Massachusetts had...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
Biloxi casino Mississippi Tivoli

Biloxi Casino With 1,300-Room Hotel Gains Site Approval From Mississippi Gaming Commission

A casino project in Biloxi is moving forward The Mississippi gaming resort development is where the Tivoli Hotel stood Hurricane Katrina destroyed the historic hotel in 2005 The Biloxi casino market could be crowding, as one development moves closer to breaking ground...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
Pennsylvania gaming revenue GGR iGaming

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Posts Yearly Revenue Record at Nearly $6.4 Billion

Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in the state's 2024/25 fiscal year Gamblers lost almost $6.4 billion gambling in the commonwealth during the 12 months iGaming was most responsible for the revenue growth The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported this...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
Trump Plaza Atlantic City Jeffrey Epstein

Trump Atlantic City Casino Boss Claims President, Epstein Were Best Friends

A Trump critic claims Donald Trump was best friends with Jeffrey Epstein Jack O'Donnell was president and COO of Trump Plaza in Atlantic City for four years Trump says he barely knew O'Donnell Trump Plaza in Atlantic City was partially imploded in...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025
Missouri sports betting online sportsbook

Missouri Sports Betting Pool Includes Three Bids for Two Untethered Licenses

Two fully remote sportsbooks are coming to Missouri FanDuel, DraftKings, and Circa Sports are bidding for the two licenses Sports betting begins in the Show-Me State on Dec. 1, 2025 The Missouri sports betting licenses that are fully remote concessions not tethered...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025
Atlantic City casino revenue GGR

Atlantic City Rally Continues, Casino Revenue Up Another Six Percent

Atlantic City casinos won $259 million on their gaming floors in June 2025 Atlantic City is experiencing a comeback in terms of in-person play Year-to-date retail casino revenue is up from 2024 Atlantic City is on a heater. June marked the city's...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025
slot tax threshold NYU Tax Law Center

NYU Tax Law Center Says Slot Tax Threshold Raised Through ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

An attorney advisor at the Tax Law Center at NYU Law believes the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" raises the slot tax reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000 The casino industry has long called for an increase to the slot tax reporting...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Caesars Virginia Danville welcome center

Caesars Virginia Leasing Retail Space to Danville City for $2,000 a Month

The City of Danville is leasing space at Caesars Virginia The city will use the space for a welcome center Caesars Virginia is generating more money than its two competitors in the commonwealth Caesars Virginia is leasing 600 square feet of retail...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Emmanuel Kromah Harrah's Cherokee lawsuit

Sports Betting Influencer Files Lawsuit Against Caesars Over $500,500 Payout

A disgruntled sports bettor has sued Harrah's Cherokee The sports bettor is also an influencer who says he was defamed by casino employees The bettor's $500,500 winnings were eventually paid Sports betting influencer Emmanuel Kromah, who goes by Fort Manny on his...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Fanatics Casino WWE wrestling

Fanatics Casino Tag Teams WWE for Pro Wrestling-Themed Online Slots, Tables

Fanatics Casino and the WWE are teaming up WWE-themed casino games are coming to the Fanatics iGaming platform WWE is experiencing a resurgence in popularity Fanatics Casino has partnered with WWE and TKO Group Holdings to bring professional wrestling to its online...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025