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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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6091 stories by Devin O'Connor

Ohio sports betting player prop college

Ohio Sports Betting Rules Amended To Prohibit College Player Props

Officials at the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) have amended their regulations on sports betting. They now prohibit sportsbooks from continuing to offer player prop bets involving college athletes. On the request of Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and the NCAA, the state...

Devin O'Connor February 24, 2024
Alabama casino gambling lottery

Alabama Senators Set Odds on Casino, Lottery Package

Alabama state Senators have differing opinions on the chances of a commercial casino gambling and lottery bill finding support in the upper legislative chamber. That bill was passed by the state House of Representatives earlier this month. House Bills 151 and 152...

Devin O'Connor February 24, 2024
Caesars Danville casino Virginia

Caesars Danville Temporary Casino Helps City Fund Capital Projects

Caesars Danville opened its temporary pavilion tent casino last May. In less than a year, associated gaming tax revenue earmarked for the host city in Southern Virginia along the North Carolina border is already paying dividends. The Danville City Council this week...

Devin O'Connor February 23, 2024
Maryland iGaming casino revenue

Maryland iGaming Bill Gets Hearing as Brick-and-Mortar Play Wanes

Maryland iGaming legislation is set for a committee hearing in the state Senate next week. The consideration of online casino gambling comes as play continues to slow at the state's six brick-and-mortar commercial casinos. State Sen. Ron Watson (D-Prince George) introduced Senate...

Devin O'Connor February 23, 2024
Melco Resorts Lawrence Ho Forbes richest

Melco Resorts’ Lawrence Ho Not on Forbes Hong Kong Rich List

Melco Resorts founder, chairman, and CEO Lawrence Ho has lost his spot on Forbes' list of the 50 richest people in Hong Kong. Forbes this week unveiled its Hong Kong 50 Richest list, and for the first time in a decade, Ho...

Devin O'Connor February 23, 2024
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United Arab Emirates Residents Not Gung-Ho About Legal Casinos

The United Arab Emirates (UAB) government, through its recently formed General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), is expected this year to consider legalizing casino resorts. Not much of the general public is supportive of the undertaking. A new poll conducted by "Dubai...

Devin O'Connor February 22, 2024
Bally's Chicago casino gaming revenue

Bally’s Chicago to Open in Late 2026, Happy With Temporary Casino

During their 2023 earnings call, Bally's Corporation officials said they're pleased with the performance of the temporary casino in Chicago. They believe the permanent resort's construction time line remains on track. Bally's reported $2.44 billion in total revenue for its 2023 operations,...

Devin O'Connor February 22, 2024
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Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Falls 12%, Matches Nationwide Trend

Pennsylvania casinos won far less money on their brick-and-mortar floors in January 2024 than they did in January 2023. The Keystone State's woes to begin the new year mirror much of the nation where retail play slowed. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board...

Devin O'Connor February 22, 2024
Illinois sport betting tax Pritzker

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Wants More Money From Sports Betting

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Wednesday unveiled a $52.7 billion spending plan for the state's upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1. The billionaire governor in his second term plans to partially cover the 2% spending increase by raising taxes...

Devin O'Connor February 22, 2024
Atlantic City license plate reader New Jersey

Atlantic City Receives $1.4M to Expand License Plate Reader Tech

Atlantic City has received nearly $1.4 million from the state to purchase and install 120 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The technology assists law enforcement in keeping Atlantic City's streets safe. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D) announced the grant...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2024