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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Vici Properties Reportedly Considering Investment at Bahamas Mega Resort Atlantis

Vici Properties is reportedly mulling a significant investment in The Bahamas at Atlantis Paradise Island. Rumblings that the real estate investment trust (REIT), which was spun off from Caesars Entertainment in 2017, might be interested in a play at Atlantis came from...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2024
Hard Rock Bristol casino Virginia gaming

Hard Rock Closes Temporary Casino, Permanent Resort in Bristol Readies to Open

The Bristol Casino -- Future Home of Hard Rock was billed as Virginia's first casino when it opened inside the former Bristol Mall in July 2022. The temporary casino closed its doors early Monday morning to make way for the grand opening...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2024
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California Sweepstakes Casino Targeted in Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit

An online sweepstakes website operating in California has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit. Attorneys for plaintiff Dennis Boyle filed his proposed class-action lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court against Yellow Social Interactive, a Gibraltar-based gaming firm doing business in California...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2024
Tuscany Suites Las Vegas casino lawsuit

Tuscany Suites Casino in Las Vegas Named in Wrongful Death Complaint

Tuscany Suites & Casino, an off-Strip resort in Las Vegas, has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Clark County. The estate of Jeff Paul Kreiner of Port St. Lucie, Fla., who died on May 30 at the age of...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2024
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WWE Exec Says Wrestling Organization No Longer Pursuing Sports Betting Inclusion

A top official at WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) says the professional wrestling organization is no longer pursuing to have its events included on legal sports betting boards. Last year, reports surfaced that WWE reps had hired a slew of lobbyists who were...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2024
Cherokee Nation Arkansas casino Pope County

Cherokee Nation Returns Pope County Casino License to Court Following Referendum

A subsidiary of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma filed a federal lawsuit last Friday alleging that its constitutional rights have been violated by a statewide gaming referendum in Arkansas. Last week, Arkansas voters approved Issue 2 with 56% support. The ballot referendum...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2024
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DraftKings ‘Looking At’ Election Betting After 2024 Race Spurs Record Interest

 DraftKings will explore nonsports betting prediction markets, specifically election betting, after the 2024 race for the White House garnered unprecedented media attention and political pundits regularly referenced the odds in the leadup to November 5. Less than a week after voters reelected...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2024
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Pechanga Resort Casino in California Partner

The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip has struck a deal with one of the country's largest tribal casinos located in California about 60 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The Venetian is teaming up with Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA,...

Devin O'Connor November 8, 2024
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Casino Jobs Available in Bossier City as Live! Louisiana Seeks to Fill 750 Positions

Hundreds of casino jobs are available in Louisiana's Bossier City as The Cordish Companies nears the opening of its $270 million overhaul of the former Diamond Jacks property. Cordish plans to open Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in the first quarter of...

Devin O'Connor November 8, 2024
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Plans Opening, Pending State Approval

Wind Creek Chicago Southland in East Hazel Crest, Ill, plans to open next week, but the owners of the newly finished casino resort say they're still awaiting final approval from the state. Wind Creek Chicago Southland comes from Wind Creek Hospitality, the...

Devin O'Connor November 8, 2024