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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

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
Maryland PTA theft crime casino gambling

Did Former Maryland PTA President Embezzle, Gamble $900K?

The former president of the Maryland PTA is accused of stealing $900K Some of the money went to cover gambling expenses, an attorney alleges Federal prosecutors are reportedly looking at the claims Federal prosecutors are reportedly looking into the financial actions of...

Devin O'Connor August 22, 2025
Macau casino heir Mario Ho Boston Celtics

Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Becomes Owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics

Mario Ho is now a co-owner of the NBA's Boston Celtics Ho is the son of the late Stanley Ho Ho's father held a monopoly on casino gambling in Macau The $6.1 billion sale of the NBA's Boston Celtics was completed this...

Devin O'Connor August 21, 2025
Atlantic City bus Vineland transportation

Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options

A direct bus from Vineland to Atlantic City will soon run South Jersey is expanding public transportation About 250 people in Vineland work at Atlantic City casinos Atlantic City is bustling, with 2025 marking a comeback for the casino town. For South...

Devin O'Connor August 21, 2025
Pennsylvania casino table game dealer

Pennsylvania Casino Dealer Allegedly Pocketed Chips, Was Arrested for DUI

A table game dealer at Hollywood Casino York is accused of theft Pennsylvania police allege the dealer pocketed gaming chips The dealer was recently arrested for DUI A Pennsylvania casino dealer has seemingly hit rock bottom.   Law enforcement in York, Pa.,...

Devin O'Connor August 21, 2025