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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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7955 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Virginia Casino Workers Join National Coalition Fighting to End Indoor Smoking

Virginia casino workers in the recently liberalized commercial gaming market have joined a nationwide group of gaming industry employees who are fighting to end indoor smoking. CEASE, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects, was founded in Atlantic City during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Devin O'Connor June 6, 2023
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Las Vegas Shooting Memorial Designs Displayed at Government Center

Officials planning the Las Vegas shooting memorial that is set to be constructed on the grounds where the deadly Route 91 Harvest country music festival took place on October 1, 2017, have unveiled the five finalist designs at the Clark County Government...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2023
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Philippines Government Responds to Maryland License Plate Scandal

The Philippines government has dismissed media reports linking the Southeast Asia country to a widely used commemorative license plate in Maryland. That plate features a URL that directs to a Filipino-focused online casino website. Casino.org last week reported that nearly 800K license...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2023
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Rhode Island Senate President’s Casino Smoking Comments Ignite Backlash

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence) is facing a slew of criticism. That's after the longtime state lawmaker made disparaging comments toward casino workers who want their places of employment to be fully smoke-free. Appearing last week on the 200th...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2023
DoubleDown Casino IGT social gaming

DoubleDown, IGT $415M Social Casino Settlement Approved

In August 2022, DoubleDown Interactive (DDI) and International Game Technology (IGT) agreed to a $415 million settlement. The payment aimed to resolve a class action lawsuit brought against the social gaming developers. The settlement agreement received final approval last week in a...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2023
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Gateway Casinos Ontario Employees Upset About Handling of Cyberattack

Gateway Casinos employees at the company's 14 properties in Ontario are furious at how the organization responded to a cyberattack earlier this year. That incident forced the gaming floors to close for two weeks. Gateway Casinos in the Canadian province abruptly shuttered...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2023
Connecticut Lottery online lottery IGT

Connecticut Lottery Moving Online With Expanded IGT Partnership

The Connecticut Lottery is taking its operations online through an expanded partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). IGT is a market leader in lottery operations and provides games and central operating systems to 25 state lotteries in the US. The company generates...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2023
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MGM Resorts Overhauls Las Vegas Table Games Policy

MGM Resorts International has issued a notice to its table game employees that updates several changes to guests' use of technology while at the felt. MGM's Table Games Operations Department has reworked the company's rules on when gamblers can and cannot take...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2023
Bloomberry Resorts Solaire Bangladesh Bank heist

Bloomberry Resorts, Solaire Casino in Manila Cleared in Bangladesh Bank Heist

Bloomberry Resorts and the company's flagship casino resort, Solaire in the Philippines capital of Manila, have been cleared for their alleged roles in the 2016 Bangladesh Bank heist that saw hackers from North Korea steal $81 million. In February 2016, a series...

Devin O'Connor June 1, 2023
Macau casinos gaming revenue GGR

Macau Casinos Win $1.93B in May, Best Gaming Revenue Month Since January 2020

Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP15.57 billion (US$1.93 billion) in May 2023. The gaming income represents the Chinese enclave's best monthly performance since January 2020. Macau's COVID-19 recovery is coming about two years after Las Vegas casinos experienced unprecedented...

Devin O'Connor June 1, 2023