Reporter:
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 [email protected].
Areas of Expertise
6501 stories by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns
Atlantic City casinos managed to increase their net revenue last year, but the higher income wasn't enough to offset increased overhead. That led to year-over-year profit declines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revealed full-year operating reports for the nine...
$30M Heist Thieves Presumably Have Plan to Launder Money That Doesn’t Involve Casinos
The $30 million heist carried out by professional thieves over the Easter weekend likely had a subsequent plan to wash the dirty money. In what's seemingly a blockbuster thriller straight out of Hollywood akin to "Ocean's 11," a group of thieves broke...
Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana
Churchill Downs has opened the first phase of its $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. Last Friday, Terre Haute Casino Resort's first guests were welcomed after Churchill brass and state and local officials held a ribbon cutting. The gaming and...
Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is carrying on its tradition of awarding its founder, chairman, and chief executive officer with a spring stock bonus despite the company's post-pandemic struggles. Hong Kong-based Melco owns and operates integrated resort casinos in China's Macau, the Philippines,...
Petersburg Casino Bill Returns to Virginia General Assembly on Governor’s Action
The Petersburg casino bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly is returning to the legislature after Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) amended the statute, which seeks to qualify the city for a casino license. Youngkin opted to amend Senate Bill 628 rather than...
South Carolina and UConn Favored in NCAA Title Games Against Iowa, Purdue
The women's and men's March Madness tournaments are down to the final four teams. The women's tourney concludes this afternoon when South Carolina and Iowa -- both one seeds -- give the public and newly interested lady hoops fans the game everyone...
Powerball Jackpot Hits in Oregon, $1.326B Prize Fourth-Largest in Game History
The Powerball jackpot finally hit. After 40 drawings without a single ticket matching the six drawn numbers, a lucky $2 play sold in Oregon early this morning won the life-changing sum. The scheduled 10:59 pm EST drawing was delayed several hours after...
Alabama Lottery and Casino Bills Head to Legislative Conference Committee
Legislation in Alabama seeking to establish a state-run lottery and Las Vegas-style casino gambling with slot machines, table games, and possibly sports betting is formally set for a conference committee. Next week, leaders of the state Senate and House of Representatives will...
Atlantic City Gaming Leaders Voice Concerns, as Smoking Opponents File Lawsuit
Two of the more powerful people in Atlantic City, Unite Here Local 54 President Donna DeCaprio and Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, have grave concerns about the city's casino market. Atlantic City's brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR)...
Maryland iGaming Dead for 2024 After Senate Folds on House Measure
The Maryland iGaming bill passed by the state House of Delegates last month has died in the General Assembly's upper chamber. House Bill 1319 was introduced in February by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard). The statute sought to expand gaming in Maryland to...