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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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Live! Casino Philadelphia Celebrates Second Anniversary, Donates $750K to Park

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia celebrated its second anniversary this week. It officially opened on Feb. 4, 2021. Developed and opened by The Cordish Companies at a cost of $700 million, the integrated resort in the city's Stadium District was billed as...

Devin O'Connor February 8, 2023
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Petersburg Casino Bill Passes Virginia House, Senate Odds Long

The Petersburg casino bill has passed the Virginia House of Delegates. The proposal would qualify the city to consider a casino resort and prevent Richmond from conducting another gaming referendum until Petersburg administers its own gaming initiative. Introduced by Del. Kimberly Taylor...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2023
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Empire City Casino Overhauls Gaming Floor with 1K New Video Lottery Machines

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, just north of New York City, has revamped its gaming floor. Owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts, Westchester County's Empire City this week announced the placement of more than 1,000 new video lottery...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2023
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Super Bowl Betting to Attract Record 50.4M US Adults, $16B in Wagers

This Sunday's Super Bowl LVII will be the most-bet game in NFL history, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the national trade group representing the US casino industry. The AGA releases its Super Bowl betting forecast each February, and this year's...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2023
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Single Powerball Ticket Wins $754.6M Jackpot, Ninth-Largest Lottery Prize in US

A lucky Powerball player in Washington state won a life-changing fortune on Monday night -- a $754.6 million pre-tax jackpot. Powerball's winning numbers for its February 6 drawing were 5, 11, 22, 23, 69, and the red Powerball 7. The Power Play...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2023
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DraftKings Super Bowl Ad with Kevin Hart Released Ahead of Sunday’s Big Game

DraftKings released its Super Bowl LVII commercial early ahead of this Sunday's big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. For the third year in a row, the sportsbook is ponying up millions of dollars to run a 30-second advertisement...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2023
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Nebraska Skill Gaming Casino Operators Face Criminal Charges

Nebraska skill gaming operators who run several "casinos" in the North Platte area have been arrested on state charges. Mark and Bridget Haneborg were arrested last week by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Their arrests come about six months after law enforcement...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2023
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Caesars Virginia Powering Housing Shortage in Danville, Real Estate Expert Says

The $650 million Caesars Virginia casino resort in Danville is resulting in a housing shortage in the region, one real estate expert believes. Danville is one of five cities that was allowed to consider authorizing a casino resort in order to generate...

Devin O'Connor February 6, 2023
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo Says Tesla Tax Breaks Confidential For Time Being

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R), the former top cop in Las Vegas, campaigned on diversifying the Silver State's economy. The Republican governor, who took office last month, is staying true to his word by striking a recent deal with Tesla. The agreement...

Devin O'Connor February 3, 2023
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Parx Casino Shippensburg Opens Smoke-Free, State’s Fourth Satellite Location

Parx Casino Shippensburg is officially open. The fourth satellite casino in the state, Parx Shippensburg features more than 500 slot machines and 48 electronic table gaming positions. The Parx property also has a 100-seat restaurant called the Liberty Bar and Grill that...

Devin O'Connor February 3, 2023