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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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6619 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Atlantic City Casino Land-Based Revenue Down 4% From November 2019

Atlantic City casinos didn't see as much gaming money in November 2022 as the same nine properties did in pre-pandemic November 2019. Numbers released today by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed that brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled about...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2022
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Mark Cuban Pitches Texas Casino Resort Featuring NBA Arena for His Dallas Mavericks

Billionaire Mark Cuban is interested in constructing a multibillion-dollar integrated casino resort with an NBA arena for his Dallas Mavericks. If the plan is allowed to come to fruition, which is currently a long-shot endeavor because of Texas' ban on commercial casino...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2022
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Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City Sold, Foundation Gaming Plans $200M Overhaul

The shuttered Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, La., has officially been sold to Foundation Gaming. The Mississippi-based gaming firm owns and operates the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel and WaterView Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg. Foundation in May 2022 agreed to...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2022
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Macau Casinos Sign New 10-Year Gaming Contracts, Pledge to Invest Nearly $15B

The Macau casino industry is set for at least another 10 years. That's after the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) signed new contracts with its six operators. Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment, Melco Resorts, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and SJM Resorts are...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2022
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FanDuel Donates $1M to Historically Black Colleges in Maryland Following State Entry

FanDuel is making good on its promise of being a community steward in Maryland in exchange for being allowed to operate sportsbooks in-person and online in the Old Line State. FanDuel announced this week a $1 million contribution to the United Negro...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2022
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to Head NCAA, Republican Backs Sports Betting

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is set to become the next president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Baker and current NCAA President Mark Emmert are each soon departing their current jobs. Baker didn't seek a third term as governor in...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2022
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Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee Recommends Legalization

Vermont's 2022 Sports Betting Study Committee believes legalizing and regulating gambling on sports is in the state's best interest. The study committee thinks the expanded gambling would generate new tax revenue and create new jobs, while also protecting consumers who are currently...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2022
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Pennsylvania Gaming Board Bans Five Adults Who Left Kids in Vehicles to Gamble

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is trying to crack down on incidences involving gamblers leaving children in vehicles outside casinos while they gamble. The state's latest response is its most drastic to date. The PGCB this week announced that it's placing...

Devin O'Connor December 15, 2022
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Pennsylvania Gaming Board Approves Cordish Petition to Intervene in State College Casino

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Cordish Companies' petition to intervene in the state's consideration of issuing a Category 4 "mini-casino" license to SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. SC Gaming was founded in 2020 by Penn State alumnus Ira Lubert....

Devin O'Connor December 14, 2022
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Cordish Companies Unveils $1.4B Casino Resort Development for Petersburg, Va.

Baltimore-based Cordish Companies hopes one of its next major development projects comes by way of Virginia in the town of Petersburg. The Petersburg City Council Tuesday night revealed Cordish's pitch for Petersburg. The operator of Live!-branded casinos in Maryland and Pennsylvania says...

Devin O'Connor December 14, 2022