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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6746 stories by Devin O'Connor

Tribal Casinos Win Record $40.9B Off Gamblers in 2022 Fiscal Year

Tribal casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly $41 billion in the 2022 fiscal year that ended June 30. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) said the $40.9 billion won by tribal casinos during the 12-month period represented a 4.9% year-over-year...

Devin O'Connor — July 20, 2023

Lottery Hysteria Returns as Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Total $1.7B

Lottery hysteria has returned to the United States as the two leading interstate lottery games, Powerball and Mega Millions, continue to roll over their jackpots. The last time a Mega Millions ticket matched the six winning numbers came back on April 18....

Devin O'Connor — July 19, 2023

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Rory McIlroy The Open Championship Betting Favorite Following Scottish Open Victory

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is the odds-on favorite this week at The Open Championship. The 151st playing of The Open tees off Thursday at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. McIlroy, currently the second-ranked golfer in the world, is fresh off...

Devin O'Connor — July 19, 2023

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Mississippi’s Tunica Turns to Wind Energy to Propel Economy as Casinos Idle

Local officials in Mississippi's Tunica County are betting on a forthcoming wind energy farm to prop up the region's economy as casinos there continue to see their business climate change. Tunica is one of the more impoverished counties, not only in the...

Devin O'Connor — July 19, 2023

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Scientific Games Expands Licensing Deal With Warner Bros. for Lottery Games

Scientific Games announced Tuesday an extension and expansion of its licensing agreement with Warner Bros. that will continue to lend the movie studio's most iconic brands to the lottery manufacturer and operator. The current Scientific Games unit was formed after the previous...

Devin O'Connor — July 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Wins Record $5.5B Off Gamblers in Latest Fiscal Year

The Pennsylvania gaming industry has never been healthier. The state's 17 brick-and-mortar casinos, iGaming platforms, retail and online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports operators, and video gaming terminal locations collectively won more than $5.5 billion during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Pennsylvania Gaming...