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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

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Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to Improve Pedestrian Traffic From Ravens’ Stadium

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore continues to struggle The casino's minority owner is investing in a streetscape project The Warner St. investment is to lure visitors from Ravens' games Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is in dire need of a ringer, as business continues to decline...

Devin O'Connor July 22, 2025
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Catawba Two Kings Casino Becomes Official Sponsor of NFL’s Carolina Panthers

Catawba Two Kings Casino is the newest partner of the NFL's Carolina Panthers The casino will promote its Two Kings, NC, casino inside Bank of America Stadium FanDuel is also a sponsor of the Carolina Panthers Let the tribal casino turf wars...

Devin O'Connor July 21, 2025
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Carnival Corporation First Cruise Line to Join American Gaming Association

Carnival has joined the American Gaming Association Carnival is the first cruise line to align with the casino gaming trade group Carnival ships offer passengers slots and table games Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, is the newest member of the...

Devin O'Connor July 21, 2025
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Atlantic City Bader Field Plan Redevelopment With Motor Club Community Gets Green Flag

A redevelopment plan for Bader Field has been approved by the Atlantic City Council Bader Field, the city's former municipal airport, has sat closed since 2006 The city-approved proposal includes a luxury motorsport community The Atlantic City Council has voted in favor...

Devin O'Connor July 21, 2025
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Powerball Player Wins $1 Million Twice During Same Drawing

A Powerball player says he accidentally played the same drawing twice The misfortune turned into fortune when both tickets hit for $1 million A woman in Massachusetts redeemed a $100,000 win in the nick of time A Powerball player in Massachusetts had...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
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Biloxi Casino With 1,300-Room Hotel Gains Site Approval From Mississippi Gaming Commission

A casino project in Biloxi is moving forward The Mississippi gaming resort development is where the Tivoli Hotel stood Hurricane Katrina destroyed the historic hotel in 2005 The Biloxi casino market could be crowding, as one development moves closer to breaking ground...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Posts Yearly Revenue Record at Nearly $6.4 Billion

Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in the state's 2024/25 fiscal year Gamblers lost almost $6.4 billion gambling in the commonwealth during the 12 months iGaming was most responsible for the revenue growth The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported this...

Devin O'Connor July 18, 2025
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Trump Atlantic City Casino Boss Claims President, Epstein Were Best Friends

A Trump critic claims Donald Trump was best friends with Jeffrey Epstein Jack O'Donnell was president and COO of Trump Plaza in Atlantic City for four years Trump says he barely knew O'Donnell Trump Plaza in Atlantic City was partially imploded in...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025
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Missouri Sports Betting Pool Includes Three Bids for Two Untethered Licenses

Two fully remote sportsbooks are coming to Missouri FanDuel, DraftKings, and Circa Sports are bidding for the two licenses Sports betting begins in the Show-Me State on Dec. 1, 2025 The Missouri sports betting licenses that are fully remote concessions not tethered...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025
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Atlantic City Rally Continues, Casino Revenue Up Another Six Percent

Atlantic City casinos won $259 million on their gaming floors in June 2025 Atlantic City is experiencing a comeback in terms of in-person play Year-to-date retail casino revenue is up from 2024 Atlantic City is on a heater. June marked the city's...

Devin O'Connor July 17, 2025