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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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7892 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Catawba Tribe Hopes to Secure Online Sportsbook License in North Carolina

Officials with the Catawba Tribe in North Carolina say they will pursue an online sportsbook license after state lawmakers this week agreed on a sports betting measure. The North Carolina General Assembly earlier this week forwarded House Bill 347 to Gov. Roy...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2023
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NCAA President Charlie Baker Says Sports Betting a ‘Major Opportunity’

NCAA President Charlie Baker was supportive of legal sports betting while governor of Massachusetts. It's a position he's continuing to embrace at the nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics across the US. Baker became president of the NCAA effective March 1. The...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2023
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Tom Brady Assisting NFL in Warning Players About League Gambling Policy

Tom Brady isn't coming out of retirement, but that doesn't mean his days with the NFL are completely finished. Brady, 45, has been enlisted by the professional football league to better disseminate the message to players, coaches, and team personnel on the...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2023
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BetMGM Launches Online Sportsbook in Puerto Rico With Casino del Mar at La Concha

BetMGM is the first online sportsbook to go live in Puerto Rico. The platform's launch comes almost four years after Puerto Rico legalized in-person and online sports betting. In July 2019, the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico approved House Bill 2038. The...

Devin O'Connor June 9, 2023
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Says 20K Self-Exclusion Requests Fulfilled

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) this week announced a celebratory milestone of sorts. That's when the state regulatory agency said it completed its 20,000th voluntary request to be excluded from entering and participating in legal gaming activities in the commonwealth. The...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2023
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Seneca Nation, New York Agree to New 20-Year Gaming Compact

The Seneca Nation in upstate New York has reached an agreement in principle for a new 20-year, Class III gaming compact that will allow the tribe to continue operating its three casino resorts. The federally recognized tribe's 2002 gaming compact with the...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2023
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North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Passes General Assembly

After years of unsuccessful legislative efforts, the odds of online sports betting being legalized in North Carolina are good after the General Assembly signed off on a gaming expansion measure that seeks to allow internet sportsbooks in the Tar Heel State. North...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2023
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New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Warns Players About Sports Betting

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is arguably the greatest NFL coach in history. The 71-year-old is an eight-time Super Bowl champion, an NFL record, that includes six titles earned as head coach. Belichick has mentored countless coaches, and those coaching offshoots...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2023
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Culinary Reelects Las Vegas Casino Union Executives, Begins 88th Year

The Culinary Union in Las Vegas has reelected its three top officials. The hospitality trade group has embarked on its 88th year of "fighting and winning for working families in Nevada." An affiliate of Unite Here, a nationwide labor organization that represents...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2023
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Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Far From Done Deal as Critics Sound Off

Encore Boston Harbor is seeking to expand its footprint in Everett, Mass., with a 13-acre, $1.7 billion development. But before the project is greenlit, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and local government officials are hearing input from the public. Not all of...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2023