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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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6744 stories by Devin O'Connor

Alabama gaming expansion Chris Elliott

Alabama Senator Warns Gambling Referendum Could Spur Democrats

When the Alabama Legislature convenes in March 2024, gambling matters will presumably be considered, as they have been in nearly every legislative session since 1999. One Republican in the Senate says asking voters to expand gambling by amending the Alabama Constitution might...

Devin O'Connor December 21, 2023
Indiana Gaming Commission Greg Small

Indiana Lawmakers Scold State Gaming Regulators, Demand Changes

Indiana lawmakers reprimanded state gaming regulators for how they go about assessing fines and regulatory penalties during a state budget committee hearing on Tuesday. State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) grilled members of the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) and threatened to impose changes...

Devin O'Connor December 21, 2023
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort New York tribe

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Acquires, Rebrands Comfort Inn

The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR), located in New York's northernmost region along the Canadian border southwest of Montreal, is expanding its property by acquiring a neighboring hotel. Owned and operated by Mohawk Gaming Enterprise, a subsidiary of the Saint Regis Mohawk...

Devin O'Connor December 21, 2023
Pennsylvania gaming revenue sports betting

Pennsylvania Gaming Wins $444.5M in November, Sportsbooks Set Record

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reports that November gaming revenue topped $444.4 million, a nearly 2% year-over-year decline. Last month's 1.7% drop in gross gaming revenue (GGR) was primarily because of a poor monthly performance from oddsmakers. Despite taking more than...

Devin O'Connor December 20, 2023
Norfolk casino Pamunkey Virginia

Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developer Scrambles to Meet 2025 Deadline

The Norfolk casino that local voters signed off on during the November 2020 election has been rendered yet again in hopes of satisfying city officials. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, in partnership with billionaire Jon Yarbrough -- who made his fortune through Video...

Devin O'Connor December 20, 2023
FBI cyberattack decryption Blackcat

FBI Seizes Darknet Website for Ransomware Group in MGM Cyberattack

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have seized the darknet website belonging to the ransomware group that took credit for the August cyberattack on MGM Resorts. A group known as Scattered Spider initially claimed responsibility for the...

Devin O'Connor December 20, 2023
public Wi-Fi cybersecurity iGaming online gaming

Cybersecurity Experts Caution About iGaming Use During Holiday Travel

Cybersecurity experts are warning travelers to think twice before using public Wi-Fi this holiday season. A recent study published in Forbes Advisor provides details about the inherent risks of using public Wi-Fi. Market research firm OnePoll surveyed 1,000 adults who used public...

Devin O'Connor December 20, 2023
BetMGM NHL hockey sports betting

BetMGM Extends NHL Partnership, to Develop Hockey-Themed Casino Games

BetMGM has extended its North American partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). The multiyear prolongment will retain BetMGM as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the professional hockey league. BetMGM told Casino.org on Tuesday that the NHL pact will...

Devin O'Connor December 20, 2023
Ozarks casino Missouri gaming referendum

Ozarks Casino Effort Continues to Rally Support in Missouri

An effort to bring a commercial casino to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri continues to gain support from local and state officials. This week, the Miller County Commission, which represents the eastern side of the Ozarks Lake, unanimously approved a...

Devin O'Connor December 19, 2023
South Africa casino robbery police

South Africa Casino Workers Claim They Were Robbed, Police Say They Weren’t

Two casino workers in South Africa have been arrested for allegedly filing a false claim of robbery. Law enforcement in the Mpumalanga province believe Margaret Ndlovu, 23, and Tadiwa Madzokere, 19, lied to police when they filed a claim that they were...

Devin O'Connor December 19, 2023