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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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7578 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Damian Aspinall Reportedly Loses Stake in Namesake London Mayfair Casino Club

Damian Aspinall, 63, the son of the late John Aspinall, who helped legalize commercial gambling in the United Kingdom, has reportedly folded his stake in the family's namesake private gambling club. The Daily Mail's Richard Eden writes in his latest "Eden Confidential"...

Devin O'Connor August 21, 2023
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Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo Dead, Gaming Exec Had Planned Retirement Before Pandemic

Gateway Casinos Chief Executive Officer Tony Santo has died at the age of 61, a statement from the Canadian gaming operator confirmed on Friday. Santo was a casino industry veteran who joined Gateway in 2013 as its president and CEO. He was...

Devin O'Connor August 19, 2023
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $467M in July, Record Year Likely

Pennsylvania gaming revenue last month totaled $467 million, an increase of nearly 8.9% from a year ago. Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to thrive as the market continues to expand and attract new players. Fresh off a record year in which total gross...

Devin O'Connor August 18, 2023
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North Carolina Casino Conversation Extends to iGaming

The North Carolina casino conversation in Raleigh is reportedly expanding to include iGaming. Despite considerable pushback from local officials and community members in the three counties where state Republicans are hoping to allow commercial casino resorts, Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and...

Devin O'Connor August 18, 2023
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Delaware Lottery Picks Rush Street Interactive for iGaming Partner

The Delaware Lottery has a new iGaming partner for interactive slot machines and table games in Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Rush's selection this week by state lottery officials wasn't exactly a surprise, as the Chicago-based gaming firm was said to be the...

Devin O'Connor August 18, 2023
Ontario casino dealer Pickering Canada

Ontario Casino Dealer Charged for Allegedly Helping Gamblers Cheat

An Ontario casino dealer is facing charges in the Canadian province after law enforcement alleged the employee colluded with several gamblers to cheat the house. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation opened its 96,000-square-foot Pickering Casino Resort in July 2021. The casino offers more...

Devin O'Connor August 17, 2023
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Rochester Casino Reportedly Out of Ongoing Seneca Nation Compact Negotiations

A rumored Rochester casino being included in the compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation is reportedly no more. That's as the two sides continue laboring on an updated tribal gaming revenue-sharing agreement. In June, rumors out of Albany suggested...

Devin O'Connor August 17, 2023
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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Cools in July, Brick-and-Mortar Win Totals $290M

Atlantic City casinos won less money year over year in July as table game players fared better against the nine houses down the shore. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released its July revenue report on Wednesday, revealing just how...

Devin O'Connor August 16, 2023
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Casino Smoking Opponents Urge North Carolina Lawmakers to Ban Tobacco Indoors

A national nonprofit dedicated to extinguishing the harmful effects of secondhand smoke is urging lawmakers in North Carolina to exclude indoor casino smoking should the state motion to legalize commercial gambling. The North Carolina General Assembly continues to labor on a budget...

Devin O'Connor August 16, 2023
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Elon Musk Claims Mark Zuckerberg Stalled, Canceled Their Cage Fight

Tech titans Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, respectively ranked No. 1 and No. 8 on the Forbes "Real-Time Billionaires List," in late June teased on their social media platforms that they were organizing a UFC-like cage fight to settle their differences. But...

Devin O'Connor August 16, 2023