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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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6083 stories by Devin O'Connor

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NBA Star Bradley Beal Probed for Response to Disgruntled Sports Bettor

NBA superstar Bradley Beal is having an off year by his high standards. The Washington Wizards shooting guard allegedly didn't take too kindly to the latest criticism directed his way. Following the Wizards' road loss to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, March...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2023
Las Vegas Strip casino Cable Center Shops

Las Vegas Strip Cable Center Shops and Adjacent Food Court Demolished

The Las Vegas Strip is in a constant state of flux and more big changes are in store for the heart of the most famous casino drag on Earth. In what many outsiders might be surprised to learn hasn't happened sooner, a...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2023
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Bus Trip Results in Vehicle Tows for Dozens of Gamblers

A recent overnight casino bus trip from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Harrah's Cherokee Hotel & Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C., didn't go as planned for the roughly 50 passengers. A local business in Tennessee has, for many years, shuttled residents to the tribal...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2023
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Nevada Casinos Extend $1B Winning Streak to 24 Months, February Revenue Hits Record

In February, Nevada casinos continued their unprecedented run of winning at least $1 billion off gamblers. Last month's statewide gaming haul of more than $1.23 billion marked the 24th consecutive month that gross gaming revenue (GGR) eclipsed the $1 billion mark. Before...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2023
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Rush Street Interactive Terminating Connecticut Lottery Sports Betting Pact

Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a subsidiary of Rush Street Gaming, announced Monday its intent to wind down its sports betting operations in Connecticut. RSI continues to struggle to reach profitability nearly three years after its initial public offering. The interactive gaming...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2023
Crown Resorts ransomware attack GoAnywhere

Crown Resorts Downplays Ransomware Attack, Claims Data Uncompromised

Crown Resorts has confirmed being involved in a far-reaching ransomware attack, but the organization is assuring customers that their data and information hasn't been compromised. Crown officials announced Monday that the company has been a victim of the Fortra GoAnywhere ransomware attack....

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2023
Macau Health Code app COVID-19 China

Macau Health Code App that Tracked Residents During Pandemic Disabled

The Macau Health Code mobile application that tracked residents and visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been terminated. Being a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, Macau residents faced draconian pandemic response policies from early 2020 through last...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2023
Live! casinos Cordish rewards program

Live! Casinos Reworks Rewards Program, Expand Loyalty Offering for Top Patrons

Patrons enrolled in the loyalty program for Live! casinos will soon see new benefits and an overall enhanced member benefit scheme. The Cordish Companies, the Baltimore-based gaming and hospitality firm that operates Live!-branded casinos in Maryland and Pennsylvania, announced Monday an overhaul...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2023
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Pennsylvania Casinos Petition State Supreme Court to Consider Skill Games Legality

Pennsylvania casinos contend that skill games, sometimes called gray games by their opponents, violate the state's Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. But after numerous lower courts in the commonwealth have ruled in favor of the skill gaming manufacturers over the legal,...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2023
Kelly Clarkson Las Vegas show residency

Kelly Clarkson to Retry Las Vegas Strip Residency Postponed by COVID-19

Kelly Clarkson will try her hand in Las Vegas once again. Clarkson, a three-time Grammy Award winner who has sold more than 25 million albums, announced her first Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood in November 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic ended up...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2023