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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

Indiana casino Rising Star Full House Resorts

Fort Wayne Casino Bill Heads to Indiana Governor After Legislative Approval

Legislation in Indiana that seeks to create a 14th gaming license has passed the state legislature The casino could only be located in Allen, DeKalb, or Steuben counties Full House Resorts will likely bid on the opportunity, should county voters welcome gaming...

Devin O'Connor February 27, 2026
Las Vegas casino revenue tourism numbers

Las Vegas Woes Continue, Casino Execs Say Fears Overblown, Nevada Dems Blame Trump

Las Vegas Strip revenue was down double digits in January 2026 Tourism numbers continue to indicate fewer people are visiting Las Vegas Casino execs say fears about the destination are overblown Las Vegas began 2026 where it left 2025: slow. While the...

Devin O'Connor February 27, 2026
Florida gambling raids illegal slots

Florida Gambling Raids Continue, Law Enforcement Seizes 525 Illegal Slot Machines in Two Days

Florida continues to crack down on illegal gambling Law enforcement raided 39 businesses in a span of only 48 hours More than 500 gambling machines were seized Illegal gambling houses masquerading as arcades and other illicit businesses have been put on notice...

Devin O'Connor February 27, 2026
Soo Kim Bally's Japan casino resort

Bally’s, Already Behind Multibillion-Projects in Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York, Wants to Bet on Japan

Bally's is keeping tabs on Japan If the country reopens bidding, expect a tender from Bally's Bally's is heavily leveraged in the US and Australia Bally's Corporation has several billion dollars of investment projects in its development pipeline. The Rhode Island-based company,...

Devin O'Connor February 27, 2026
online casino sports betting GGR 2025

Online Casinos, Sports Betting Drive Commercial Gaming Revenue to Record $78.7 Billion

Commercial gaming revenue in 2025 totaled $78.7 billion The 2025 number is yet another record for commercial gaming Prediction markets threaten ongoing sports betting growth Sustained growth in online casino gambling and sports betting drove the state of the commercial gaming industry...

Devin O'Connor February 27, 2026
Arkansas online sports betting FanDuel DraftKings

FanDuel and DraftKings to Boost Arkansas Sports Betting Market

FanDuel and DraftKings have been approved in Arkansas The sportsbooks expect to launch in time for March Madness Arkansas' sports betting market has seemingly endless untapped potential Sports betting market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel are coming to Arkansas. On Thursday, the Arkansas...

Devin O'Connor February 26, 2026
Illinois Gaming Board Par-A-Dice East Peoria

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Par-A-Dice Riverboat Redevelopment in East Peoria

Boyd Gaming's plans in East Peoria have been approved The Illinois Gaming Board backed a new barge structure at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino The Illinois Gaming Board has signed off on Boyd Gaming's redevelopment of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. After...

Devin O'Connor February 26, 2026
Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit Supreme Court

Atlantic City Casino Workers Seeking Smoke-Free Workplaces Ask NJ Supreme Court to Intervene

Atlantic City casino workers have asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to ban indoor smoking The lawsuit is brought by Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects and the United Auto Workers Atlantic City casino workers and a union that represents 6,000 of the...

Devin O'Connor February 26, 2026
Valve loot boxes New York Letitia James

Loot Boxes Back in Court, as New York AG Sues Valve Claiming In-Game Treasure Chests Are ‘Quintessential Gambling’

New York's AG is suing Valve over loot boxes Letitia James alleges that loot boxes constitute gambling Loot boxes allow videogamers to buy keys to virtual treasure chests New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve on claims...

Devin O'Connor February 26, 2026
Philippines online casino gambling Filipino

Nearly Half of All Filipinos Gamble Online, Losing Billions of Dollars

Filipinos are gambling online at an alarming rate Philippines online gambling has grown exponentially in recent years A leading newspaper is calling for consumer safeguards through a public awareness campaign Nearly half of the adult population in the Philippines, or about 32...

Devin O'Connor February 26, 2026