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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Donald Trump Praises Las Vegas Casino Billionaire Phil Ruffin During Joe Rogan Chat

Former President Donald Trump's highly-watched three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan released on Friday included a lengthy discussion about how he went about appointing his key staff and administration officials while being a newcomer to politics. The host of the "Joe Rogan...

Devin O'Connor October 27, 2024
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Gaming Expansion a ‘Threat to Public Health,’ Policy Experts Opine

The world's population is gambling unlike ever before, and without government action, a public health crisis is imminent, new research suggests. An international commission studying the global impacts of the continued expansion of gambling has concluded that easier access to games of...

Devin O'Connor October 26, 2024
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Massachusetts Casino Study Concludes Gaming Has Delivered Net Benefit

The three commercial casinos in Massachusetts have overall benefitted the state, a new study finds. Two years after lawmakers authorized up to three full-scale casinos with slot machines and table games and a slots-only property, Massachusetts initiated a study commission to regularly...

Devin O'Connor October 25, 2024
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Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Hoists Logo Atop Transformed Diamond Jacks

On Wednesday, The Cordish Companies raised its red Live! logo atop the resort that will be known as Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana when it opens next year. Slated to open in the first quarter of 2025, Cordish is investing $270 million...

Devin O'Connor October 25, 2024
Bovada Tennessee sports betting

Bovada Fined $50K in Tennessee, Offshore Casino Unlikely to Pay

Bovada, an illegal online casino and sports betting platform that targets players in the United States, has been fined $50K by a state agency in Tennessee. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (TSWC) is responsible for regulating online sports betting and fantasy sports...

Devin O'Connor October 25, 2024
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Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation Asks Arkansans to Vote ‘No’ on Issue 2

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, the tribe that's seeking to build a commercial casino resort in Arkansas by way of Russellville, is asking Razorback State voters to cast their ballots against Issue 2. Early voting in Arkansas began on Monday. Along with...

Devin O'Connor October 24, 2024
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Charles Barkley Wants His Cremated Ashes Spread Inside a Las Vegas Casino

Charles Barkley is notorious for his compulsive gambling during his storied NBA career. The Basketball Hall of Fame inductee said this week that when it comes his time, he wants his cremated ashes scattered inside a Las Vegas casino. Barkley, an 11-time...

Devin O'Connor October 24, 2024
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New York Court Overturns Sands Nassau Coliseum Lawsuit Decision

The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division on Wednesday overturned a lower court's ruling that concluded the Nassau County Planning Commission and County Legislature's decision to transfer the lease of its Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum violated open meeting laws. The Second Judicial...

Devin O'Connor October 24, 2024
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Virginia Tech Transfer Hysier Miller Dismissed From Hoops Team Over Betting Probe

Virginia Tech basketball transfer Hysier Miller has been "permanently dismissed" from the Hokies' hoops program. Miller's dismissal before he even suited up for the first time in Blacksburg since arriving from Temple is reportedly related to his role in an alleged game-fixing...

Devin O'Connor October 24, 2024
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2024 Election: I’m Registered to Vote in Two States

I married the woman of my dreams this past May and have since relocated from my hometown of York, Pa., to Arlington, Va. I recently checked my voter registration status on Vote.org and Vote411.org to make sure I'm able to cast my...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2024