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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pro League Network sports betting CarJitsu

Pro League Network Raises $2.2M, Investors Include NBA Star Kevin Garnett

Officials with the Pro League Network (PLN) say the company's most recent fundraising round resulted in approximately $2.2 million in capital. PLN facilitates niche sporting events and regulates the games and contests for fair play to qualify the outcomes for sports betting....

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2024
Minnesota sports betting

Odds Shorten on Minnesota Sports Betting Becoming Legal in 2025

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota failed earlier this month for the sixth year in a row. States obtained the legal authority to determine their own laws regarding sports gambling after the US Supreme Court in May 2018 overturned a federal...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2024
Las Vegas Raiders Mark Davis Hayden Hopkins

Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis is Not the Father of Cirque Performer’s Child

Mark Davis, the 69-year-old billionaire owner of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders was reported on Sunday to have impregnated a 26-year-old social media influencer and Cirque du Solei choreographer and performer. The report, however, wasn't true. Controversial NFL blogger Dov Kleiman, who...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2024
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River North Carolina casino

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Expands Casino Floor, Opens WSOP Room

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, NC, is in the midst of a $275 million renovation and expansion project. Guests recently began experiencing the overhaul's features, including a larger gaming space and the introduction of the property's World Series...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2024
North Carolina casinos legislation

Enthusiasm for Commercial Casinos in North Carolina Fades Among GOP Leaders

Republican leaders in North Carolina last year unsuccessfully tried to legalize commercial casino gambling after a faction of their party refused to get on board. The party gridlock could keep gaming talks out of the Raleigh capital this year. The North Carolina...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2024
Virginia lottery fortune cookie

Fortune Cookie Provides Winning Lottery Numbers for Virginia Woman

Many people crack open the fortune cookie that's thrown in with their Chinese food takeout and munch on the crispy, sugary wafer, but for one lucky woman in Virginia, the accompanying propitious numbers printed on the piece of paper inside proved to...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2024
Carnival casino smoking cruise ship

Smoke-Free Casinos Aboard Carnival Cruise Lines Expands

The Carnival Cruise Line continues to offer more smoke-free gaming options aboard its fleet. A spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Florida-based Carnival Corporation, confirmed this week on social media that the cruise line now offers 10 ships with smoke-free...

Devin O'Connor May 27, 2024
Caesars Virginia casino revenue Danville

Caesars Virginia at One-Year Mark Continues to Exceed Revenue Projections in Danville

Caesars Entertainment is investing a quarter of a billion dollars in building an integrated resort casino in Virginia's Danville, just north of the North Carolina border. It's a bet that the property's temporary casino, which opened a year ago this month, is...

Devin O'Connor May 27, 2024
Churchill Downs Derby City Gaming Louisville HHR

Churchill Downs’ Derby City Gaming in Downtown Louisville Slow Out of the Gate

Churchill Downs opened its $90 million Derby City Gaming location in downtown Louisville in December. The historical horse racing (HHR) facility has failed to meet preopening revenue projections during its initial months in operation. Derby City Gaming Downtown is a casino-like venue...

Devin O'Connor May 27, 2024
Neymar watch Jacob & Co. roulette

Neymar Sports Expensive Watch With Moving Roulette Wheel

Brazilian professional footballer Neymar is known for sporting expensive jewelry and fancying casino resorts around the world. His latest timepiece combines both of those enjoyments. Neymar is one of the world's richest sports superstars. The Al Hilal Saudi Football Club is paying...

Devin O'Connor May 25, 2024