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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

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Surges to $748.8 million in October

Las Vegas Strip casino revenue climbed over 8% in October 2025 Baccarat and other table games fueled the strong month The Las Vegas Strip proved the naysayers wrong last month as the 38 casino properties reported a surge in gross gaming revenue...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2025
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All Nine Atlantic City Casinos Remain Profitable, Stable in Third Quarter

All nine casinos in Atlantic City were profitable in the third quarter of 2025 Higher costs cut into the resorts' bottom lines Atlantic City's comeback continues, as state reports show that all nine casinos remained profitable and stable in the three months...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2025
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Florida Attorney General Seeks Elevated Illegal Gambling Penalties

Florida AG Uthmeier wants the state to increase penalties for running an illegal gambling business Florida currently only levies misdemeanor charges against unlicensed gambling enterprises The attorney general of Florida enforces the law, but cannot make it. He's pleading with state lawmakers...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2025
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Opening of Temporary Live! Casino Virginia in Petersburg Delayed Until January 2026

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg will open a temporary casino in January 2026 The provisional gaming space was initially scheduled to open before the end of the year The temporary gaming facility at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2025
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Atlantic City Hotels With Fewer than 100 Rooms Must Implement Security Measures

The Atlantic City Council is ordering smaller hotels and motels to implement security cameras The government directive is designed to thwart illicit activity at the lodging facilities Atlantic City casinos are thriving, with gaming revenue and visitation rebounding to and beyond prepandemic...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2025
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Whines About Sports Betting, Regrets Signing State Law

Ohio's governor says he regrets signing the state's 2021 sports betting law Mike DeWine is leading an effort to eliminate player props from professional and college sports Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed the state's sports betting bill into law in December...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2025
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Florida Court Docs Allege Osceola Sheriff’s Wife Had Hand in Illegal Casino Ring

A defendant in an illegal gambling case has provided new evidence against an alleged co-conspirator One of the defendants in the gambling case is the former sheriff of Osceola County Illegal gambling dens and so-called "arcades" in Florida remain a widespread problem...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2025
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NCAA Sports Betting Rules Remain After Association Flip-Flops on Amendment

NCAA student-athletes remain barred from betting on professional sports The directive applies to all team personnel and athletic departments An earlier proposal to lift the pro sports betting ban was rescinded NCAA student-athletes, team members, and athletic department staff will remain prohibited...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2025
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Maryland Sportsbooks Warned About Sports Prediction Markets

Maryland gaming regulators say sportsbooks cannot align with prediction markets regulated on the federal level The warning brings into question the future of the DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics sportsbook licenses in Maryland Maryland sportsbooks and fantasy sports operators have been told to...

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2025
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Monmouth Park Caesars Sportsbook Opens, Racetrack Site of Historic First Sports Bet

The new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park is open The standalone sportsbook has views of the racetrack Monmouth Park is where the first legal sports bet in New Jersey was made The all-new Monmouth Park Caesars Sportsbook in New Jersey is open...

Devin O'Connor November 21, 2025