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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

Stephen Sweeney New Jersey Atlantic City

Former NJ Senate President and Atlantic City Ally Stephen Sweeney Mounts Gubernatorial Bid

Stephen Sweeney, the longtime New Jersey lawmaker who was a political newcomer, shockingly defeated during the 2021 election, is mounting a comeback with his eyes set on the highest office in the Garden State. Sweeney served as president of the New Jersey...

Devin O'Connor December 12, 2023
Vienna casino Fairfax Virginia gaming

Vienna Town Council Opposes Fairfax Casino Through Legislative Agenda

The Vienna Town Council in Virginia's Fairfax County has formally opposed allowing a commercial casino in the area. Last week, the Vienna council, composed of Mayor Linda Colbert and six councilors, amended its 2024 Legislative Agenda to oppose a casino in Fairfax...

Devin O'Connor December 12, 2023
FanDuel PGA Tour North Carolina sports betting

FanDuel Latest Sportsbook to Secure Market Access in North Carolina

FanDuel has secured market access in North Carolina by partnering with the PGA Tour. The Sports Business Journal broke the news that FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, and the PGA Tour reached an operating agreement to bid for a sportsbook license...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2023
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Cedric Cromwell

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Civil Suit Against Disgraced Former Leader

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts wants to recoup alleged financial losses and legal costs from its former leader, That's after he was found guilty last year of extortion and accepting bribes. The tribe has been trying to build a casino resort...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2023
Resorts World Sentosa Singapore casino

Resorts World Sentosa Slapped With $1.7M Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings

Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has been fined S$2.25 million (US$1.67 million) for regulatory shortcomings related to the integrated resort casino's anti-money laundering processes. Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) announced the financial penalty last week against Resorts World, one of two casinos...

Devin O'Connor December 11, 2023
Kentucky sports betting Andy Beshear

Kentucky Sports Betting Exceeding Revenue Expectations, Gov. Andy Beshear Says

Kentucky sports betting is off to a fast start. Sports betting is the state's first significant expansion of gambling in decades -- aside from the Kentucky General Assembly passing legislation to solidify the legality of historical horse racing (HHR) machines in 2021....

Devin O'Connor December 9, 2023
Cherokee Nation Arkansas casino

Cherokee Nation Casino in Arkansas Gains Support From Pope County Quorum Court

The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) gained critical support this week for its $300 million Arkansas casino project called Legends Resort & Casino in Russellville. Pope County was one of two counties, with Jefferson the other, that Arkansans earmarked through a 2018 ballot...

Devin O'Connor December 8, 2023
Virginia police gaming tip line skill gaming

Virginia Police Encourage Public to Snitch on Illegal Gaming Operations

Police in Virginia are asking for the public's help in identifying suspected illegal gambling operations. This week, Virginia State Police launched its Gaming Tip Line, an online form and telephone hotline where the public can tip off law enforcement regarding suspected illegal...

Devin O'Connor December 8, 2023
Maryland casinos GGR gaming revenue

Maryland Casinos See Gaming Revenue Slide 3.5% to $157.7M in November

Maryland casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of a little more than $157.7 million in November, a 3.5% year-over-year decline. Maryland is home to six commercial casinos, all prohibiting indoor smoking due to state law. The monthly revenue report from the Maryland...

Devin O'Connor December 7, 2023
WinStar World Casino app iGaming

WinStar World Casino Debuting Online Gaming App in Oklahoma

The WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., the self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Casino," is expanding its gaming operations for guests on the destination's premises. WinStar officials this week announced a new gaming app is being developed that will allow users to...

Devin O'Connor December 7, 2023