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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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7955 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Macau Casinos Win $2.6B From Players in October, Best Month Since January 2020

Macau casinos won more money in October than any other month since January 2020. On Friday, Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau published the October gross gaming revenue (GGR) tally showing that the six casino concessionaires won MOP20.78 (US$2.59 billion) last month....

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2024
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Florida Caretaker of Elderly Couple Who Allegedly Stole $100K Arrested in Gambling Hub

A "caretaker" of an elderly couple in Florida who allegedly stole approximately $100K from the seniors was arrested this week inside what appeared to be one of the many illegal gambling businesses masquerading as an "internet café" or "arcade" in the Sunshine...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2024
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2024 Election Odds: Late Push for Kamala Harris, or Bettors Hedging Donald Trump?

With just five days remaining before the 2024 election, betting markets continue to suggest that former President Donald Trump will emerge victorious once the November 5 votes are tallied. However, Vice President Kamala Harris' odds have shortened in recent days, begging the...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2024
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Myrtle Beach Casino Cruise Likely to Become More Expensive as Fare Increase Proposed

Gamblers in Myrtle Beach who patronize the Big M Casino boat will likely see fares increase in the coming months after local officials suggested they would raise the per-passenger entry fee. The Horry County Council is expected to adopt Ordinance 120-2024 during...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2024
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DraftKings Shuttering Live Dealer Studio in Atlantic City, Will Contract Third Party

DraftKings will close its live dealer studio located inside Atlantic City's Golden Nugget in January. DraftKings has operated live dealer table games for online casino players in New Jersey from its Golden Nugget studio since 2022 after the leading iGaming operator acquired...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2024
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Boyd Gaming Breaks Ground on $750M Casino Resort in Virginia’s Norfolk

On Wednesday, Boyd Gaming and its local development partner, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, broke ground on a $750 million project -- a quarter of a billion dollars more than the previous plan -- that will bring a casino resort to the City...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2024
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Parx Casino Host Township Passes Ordinance Banning Pennsylvania Skill Games

The Pennsylvania town where Parx Casino operates just north of Philadelphia has passed a local ordinance that bans so-called skill games that look and sound similar to traditional casino slot machines but vary slightly in their gameplay. On Monday night, the Bensalem...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2024
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Caesars Virginia Casino in Danville to Open Before Year’s End

Caesars Virginia in Danville will open its 90K-square-foot casino floor with more than 1,300 slot machines, 85 live dealer table games, 24 electronic tables, a World Series of Poker Room, and a Caesars Sportsbook before 2024 closes. Officials with Caesars and the...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2024
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Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Down Through Three Quarters After September Disappoints

Casino revenue on the Las Vegas Strip through nine months of the year is now down 0.2% after September marked the third consecutive monthly decline. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board released its monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) report for September....

Devin O'Connor October 29, 2024
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Reno Casino Owner Asks City for Financial Assistance to Build Sports Arena

The owner of Reno's Grand Sierra Resort is seeking financial assistance from the city to build a sports arena. During the city's Redevelopment Agency Board and City Council meetings last week, representatives from the Meruelo Group, the parent company of the Grand...

Devin O'Connor October 29, 2024