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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

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
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino Melco Resorts

City of Dreams Sri Lanka Betting on Guests From India, Growing Leisure Travel

City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened on August 2 The casino is managed by Melco Resorts The casino and accompanying resort are banking of visitors from India Melco Resorts opened City of Dreams Sri Lanka at John Keells Holdings' Cinnamon Life mixed-use...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2025
Atlantic City casino smoking New Jersey

Casino Smoking Opponents in Atlantic City Say NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Can Cement Legacy

Some casino workers in Atlantic City want clean indoor air They're calling on outgoing NJ Gov. Phil Murphy to pressure the Legislature to pass an amendment to New Jersey's clean indoor air law that allows certain tobacco smoking on casino floors Casino...

Devin O'Connor August 11, 2025
Illinois Lottery Pick 4 Powerball Mega Millions

Lottery Roundup: Illinois Experiences Rare Pick 4 Result, Pays Out $6.9 Million

The Illinois Pick 4 recently came up 4-4-4-4 The straight outcome made thousands of winners A woman claims she prayed for a lottery win and won The Illinois Lottery had a most fortunate Pick 4 outcome last week when the game's four...

Devin O'Connor August 11, 2025