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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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7954 stories by Devin O'Connor

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
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
Zohran Mamdani New York City mayor odds

NYC Mayoral Favorite Zohran Mamdani Won’t Stand In Casinos’ Way

Mamdani opposes casinos but says he won't stand in their way Mamdani remains the heavy favorite to become NYC's next mayor Eight casino bids are vying for three downstate New York licenses Zohran Mamdani, a socialist New York State lawmaker representing Queens...

Devin O'Connor August 21, 2025
Powerball jackpot free lottery ticket

Powerball Jackpot is Richest Prize in More Than a Year, Here’s How to Play for Free

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is an estimated $643 million An online courier service is offering a free Powerball play to new users The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million Wednesday night's Powerball drawing goes down at 10:59 pm...

Devin O'Connor August 20, 2025
North Carolina Camp Carefree Rockingham lawsuit

North Carolina County that Rezoned Land for Casino Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

A lawsuit against Rockingham County continues in North Carolina A children's camp is challenging the county's decision to rezone land The rezoning could have allowed a casino to open next to the camp for kids with illnesses and disabilities A county in...

Devin O'Connor August 20, 2025
Virginia gaming subcommittee iGaming

Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming

Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonwealth in recent years This week, a special joint subcommittee heard about the pros and cons of iGaming Legal forms of gambling in...

Devin O'Connor August 20, 2025
Phil Ruffin Gilley's Casino Kansas

Phil Ruffin Announces Opening Date for Gilley’s Casino Park City in Kansas

Phil Ruffin is opening a casino in Kansas The facility will offer slot-like historical horse racing terminals The casino is named after country music singer Mickey Gilley, who pioneered the Gilley's honky-tonk Billionaire Phil Ruffin is bringing the famed Gilley's honky-tonk brand...

Devin O'Connor August 20, 2025