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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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7954 stories by Devin O'Connor

New York iGaming online casino

New York iGaming Political Ad Launched, Campaign Backed by Sportsbooks

A political campaign advertisement promoting the economic benefits that legal iGaming would bring New York has been deployed in the Empire State. A 30-second advertisement airing on television and digital channels says it's time New York lawmakers bet on regulated online casino...

Devin O'Connor January 10, 2024
Macau gaming revenue casinos

Macau Gross Gaming Revenue to Return to 82% of 2019 Level: Analysts

Analysts focused on Macau are anticipating a second year of COVID-19 pandemic recovery after gaming rebounded 334% last year to reach about 63% of the market's 2019 level. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau totaled $22.7 billion last year. Market observers believe...

Devin O'Connor January 10, 2024
Detroit casino revenue 2023 GGR

Detroit Casino Win Declines Nearly 3% in 2023 to $1.22B

Detroit casinos ended a two-year pandemic recovery in 2023, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) at the three brick-and-mortar properties declined. The Michigan Gaming Control Board on Tuesday revealed that December win at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and Hollywood Casino at...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2024
Norfolk casino HeadWaters Pamunkey Indian Tribe

Norfolk Casino Project Faces Another Setback, Design Review Delayed

The developers behind the Norfolk casino project called HeadWaters Resort & Casino have requested additional time from city officials. The request comes before presenting what is hoped to be the final construction blueprint for the more than $500 million development. The Pamunkey...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2024
Michigan Wolverines college football Washington

Michigan Wolverines National Championship a Split Decision for Sportsbooks

The Michigan Wolverines (15-0, Big Ten) are champions of college football for the first time since 1997. Monday night's 34-13 victory, however, delivered mixed results for U.S. sportsbooks. Before Monday night's College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, sportsbooks reported relatively split action...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2024
Michigan Washington odds college football

Michigan Favored for CFP National Championship, but Big Bets on Washington

Top-ranked Michigan (14-0, Big Ten) hopes to cap off their undefeated run tonight in Houston with a victory in the College Football National Championship over No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Bettors believe the Wolverines will send off coach Jim Harbaugh in style...

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2024
Alabama lottery casino gaming

Alabama Gaming and Lottery Bills Face Long Odds in 2024

Alabama casino gaming and lottery bills will presumably face long odds of passing should they be introduced in the Montgomery capital this year. When it comes to gaming considerations, it's been a sort of "Groundhog Day" in the Alabama State Capitol, as...

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2024
North Carolina casinos

North Carolina Counties Say Infrastructure Upgrades Unrelated to Casinos

Efforts to legalize casinos in North Carolina didn't materialize in 2023. But with leaders in the General Assembly suggesting they'll renew the gaming push this year, there's rampant speculation about the odds of Las Vegas-style resorts coming to the Tar Heel State....

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2024
Maryland casinos gaming revenue

Maryland Casinos Win $1.98B in 2023, Retail Gaming Revenue Slides 3%

Maryland casinos won approximately $1.98 billion in 2023, a 3.3% decline from 2022. The year-over-year difference equates to the six commercial casinos collectively winning about $68.5 million fewer gaming dollars than they did in the prior year. MGM National Harbor in Oxon...

Devin O'Connor January 7, 2024
DraftKings NASCAR North Carolina sports betting

DraftKings, BetMGM Reveal Sports Betting Partnerships in North Carolina

DraftKings and BetMGM have revealed their sports betting partnerships in their pursuit of gaining market entry in North Carolina. DraftKings told Casino.org on Friday that the sportsbook has partnered with NASCAR. BetMGM later confirmed its partnership with the Charlotte Motor Speedway. North...

Devin O'Connor January 5, 2024