Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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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6148 stories by Devin O'Connor

iGaming Thriving in Six States Where Online Casinos Allowed

iGaming, internet gambling with interactive slots and table games, is permitted in only six states. Those half-dozen legal jurisdictions continue to experience revenue growth for the online platforms. With state gaming revenue reports in for July, data for the iGaming market shows...

Devin O'Connor — August 23, 2023

MGM Springfield Massachusetts casinos gambling

MGM Springfield Hits Five Years, Local Officials Say Resort Has Strengthened City

MGM Springfield celebrates five years in business on Thursday, August 24. Local officials say the integrated casino resort has predominantly been a strong community partner that has only bettered the area. Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts invested nearly $1 billion to construct its...

Devin O'Connor — August 23, 2023

Caesars Danville Exceeding Expectations as North Carolina Mulls Competition

Caesars' Danville Casino, just north of Virginia's southern border, has exceeded revenue expectations since its May opening. Opened on May 15, the temporary gaming space features 740 slot machines, 25 live dealer table games, and 28 electronic table games. It has generated...

Devin O'Connor — August 23, 2023

PGA Tour Officials Say Sports Betting Hasn’t Increased Heckling, Players Disagree

PGA Tour officials claim they haven't seen an uptick in players being heckled by fans despite some recent incidents. It's a position not entirely shared by players. This past Sunday, Max Homa said a fan at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields...

Devin O'Connor — August 23, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 20%, All Nine Resorts in the Black

Atlantic City casinos were profitable in the second quarter, but their bottom lines weren't nearly as robust as they were a year ago. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the second quarter profit reports for the nine...