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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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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor

Atlantic City airport Renaissance motorsport

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
Powerball jackpot lottery winners

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
Biloxi casino Mississippi Tivoli

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
Pennsylvania gaming revenue GGR iGaming

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
Missouri sports betting online sportsbook

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
Atlantic City casino revenue GGR

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
Caesars Virginia Danville welcome center

Caesars Virginia Leasing Retail Space to Danville City for $2,000 a Month

The City of Danville is leasing space at Caesars Virginia The city will use the space for a welcome center Caesars Virginia is generating more money than its two competitors in the commonwealth Caesars Virginia is leasing 600 square feet of retail...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Fanatics Casino WWE wrestling

Fanatics Casino Tag Teams WWE for Pro Wrestling-Themed Online Slots, Tables

Fanatics Casino and the WWE are teaming up WWE-themed casino games are coming to the Fanatics iGaming platform WWE is experiencing a resurgence in popularity Fanatics Casino has partnered with WWE and TKO Group Holdings to bring professional wrestling to its online...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Marina Bay Sands expansion Singapore

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Breaks Ground on $8 Billion Expansion

Marina Bay Sands is amid an $8 billion expansion The casino resort is owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands The project includes a fourth hotel tower and a sports arena On Tuesday, Marina Bay Sands began construction on its $8 billion...

Devin O'Connor July 16, 2025
Hard Rock Bet online slot jackpot New Jersey

Hard Rock Bet ‘Jackpot Season’ Ends in New Jersey With Navy Vet Winning Big

Hard Rock Bet recently concluded its "Jackpot Season" The promotion was limited to New Jersey Online casino players won more than $2.2 million in slots jackpots Hard Rock Bet wound up its "Jackpot Season" promotion with a military veteran winning a major...

Devin O'Connor July 15, 2025