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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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7892 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Iowa Casino Moratorium Clears House, Would Impose Five-Year Ban on New Licenses

On Thursday, the Iowa casino moratorium bill that would prevent the state from granting additional gaming licenses for five years cleared the state House of Representatives. House Bill 144, the renumbered House Study Bill 80 after it passed the House Ways and...

Devin O'Connor January 31, 2025
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Brazil Casino Bill Odds Improve, Tourism Minister Expects Senate Signoff

Online gambling and sports betting in Brazil went live on Jan. 1, 2025. Land-based casinos might not be too far behind. For several years, Brasília lawmakers have been mulling whether to authorize brick-and-mortar casino resorts. Supporters say such large-scale complexes with slot...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2025
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Nevada Casinos Set Another Annual Record, Gaming Win Climbs to $15.6B in 2024

Nevada casinos experienced record action from gamblers for the fourth consecutive year. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its December and full-year 2024 revenue report. The state's casinos and licensed gaming facilities capped off the year strong, as December...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2025
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Rising Star Casino Staying Put as Indiana Committee Stalls Relocation Measure

Full House Resorts' Rising Star Casino Resort in Indiana's Rising Sun is staying docked in Ohio County for the time being after a state committee stalled legislation to allow the company to relocate its gaming privileges 150 miles north. Las Vegas-based Full...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2025
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Southwest Nonstop Flight From DCA to LAS Among Reagan Airport’s Recent Expansion

The skies above Washington, DC, are considered among the most congested airspaces in the United States. Wednesday night's tragic incident involving the collision of an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter was a catastrophic reminder of the vital operations air...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2025
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Casino Smoking Must Be Banned, American Lung Association Advocates

Casino smoking remains permitted indoors on commercial gaming floors in 17 states. Several more states where tribal casinos operate allow for the indoor use of tobacco products. More than 50 years after the dangers of secondhand smoke became known, the American Lung...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2025
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Drake Wins Big At Crown Melbourne Casino as Superstar Embarks on Aussie Tour

Drake landed in Australia on Wednesday where he'll perform 14 shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane between February 4 and March 7. His trip to Oceania additionally includes two shows in New Zealand. Drake, a prolific gambler who's sponsored by the...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2025
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Northern Virginia Casino Set For Senate Vote, Bill Wins ‘Casino Queen’ Support

Northern Virginia remains free of casinos with slot machines and table games, but legislation to potentially allow a gaming destination to come to Fairfax County continues to make progress in the General Assembly. A year after Northern Virginia casino legislation led by...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2025
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Indiana Online Casino Legislation Moves to Full House Floor After Clearing Committee

Indiana online casino legislation moved to the full House floor on Tuesday after gaining committee support. Indiana Rep. Ethan Manning's (R-Cass) House Bill 1432 would allow the state's commercial casinos to partner with or run up to three iGaming platforms. Each individually...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2025
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Alabama Gaming Fight Revs Up, as Lawmakers Prep 2025 Legislative Session

A new year means a new fight in Alabama to end the state's longstanding ban on most forms of gambling. The Alabama Legislature begins its 2025 session a week from today on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and runs through May 15. Alabama does...

Devin O'Connor January 28, 2025