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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

Harrah's New Orleans Caesars hotel

Harrah’s New Orleans Rebrand to Caesars and Hotel Opening Set for This Fall

Harrah's New Orleans officials said this week that the Big Easy casino's rebranding to Caesars and the opening of the destination's first on-site hotel are slated for this fall. Harrah's New Orleans struck a deal with state lawmakers in 2019 that extended...

Devin O'Connor April 11, 2024
Masters odds golf betting Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler Dominating Masters Action, Tiger Also Spurring Many Bets

For the second consecutive year, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler arrives at Augusta National Golf Club as the betting favorite for the Masters. Two leading sportsbooks told Casino.org on Wednesday, the day before the 2024 Masters tees off, that Scheffler is dominating...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2024
New Jersey college prop bets sportsbook

New Jersey Bill Filed to Prohibit College Player Props at Sportsbooks

Legislation filed this week in New Jersey seeks to fully prohibit sportsbooks from allowing bets on a college athlete's individual performance. New Jersey already prohibits college player props involving athletes enrolled at universities based in the state. State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Passaic)...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2024
Detroit casinos gaming revenue MGM Grand

Detroit Casinos Rebound in March, Win Nearly $123.9M

Detroit casinos rebounded in March after experiencing year-over-year losses in the first two months to begin the year. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on Tuesday unveiled that the three commercial casinos in Detroit combined to win $123.86 million from players last...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2024
Virginia skill gaming Glenn Younkin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin Amends Skill Game Bill, Returns Legislation to Assembly

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin (R) this week returned legislation that seeks to create a regulatory framework for skill games to operate in the commonwealth. The governor rewrote much of the skill game bill. His changes centered on further restricting where the controversial...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2024
Petersburg Virginia casino gambling

Petersburg Fields Five Responses to Casino Request for Proposal

The Petersburg City Council's Request for Proposal (RFP) period that ended last month garnered five responses from companies interested in possibly partnering with the Virginia town on a casino resort development. State lawmakers this year voted to relocate the Richmond casino license...

Devin O'Connor April 9, 2024
Atlantic City casino profits revenue

Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns

Atlantic City casinos managed to increase their net revenue last year, but the higher income wasn't enough to offset increased overhead. That led to year-over-year profit declines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revealed full-year operating reports for the nine...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2024
Los Angeles heist cash money laundering

$30M Heist Thieves Presumably Have Plan to Launder Money That Doesn’t Involve Casinos

The $30 million heist carried out by professional thieves over the Easter weekend likely had a subsequent plan to wash the dirty money. In what's seemingly a blockbuster thriller straight out of Hollywood akin to "Ocean's 11," a group of thieves broke...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2024
Churchill Downs Terre Haute Indiana

Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana

Churchill Downs has opened the first phase of its $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. Last Friday, Terre Haute Casino Resort's first guests were welcomed after Churchill brass and state and local officials held a ribbon cutting. The gaming and...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2024
Melco Resorts Lawrence Ho Macau China

Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is carrying on its tradition of awarding its founder, chairman, and chief executive officer with a spring stock bonus despite the company's post-pandemic struggles. Hong Kong-based Melco owns and operates integrated resort casinos in China's Macau, the Philippines,...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2024