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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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7776 stories by Devin O'Connor

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Pennsylvania gaming theft

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Taken for $10K, But Police Quickly Apprehend Suspects

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was the site of a crime allegedly committed by two people, police say. Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged Shaun Benward, 35, and Denielle Derohan, 42, both registered residents of Mississippi, for their alleged criminal conduct committed recently at...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2022
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2022 March Madness Debut of College Stars Profiting Off Their Likeness, Casino Buys In

The 2022 March Madness NCAA men's basketball tournament is the first year of the tournament that college players are permitted to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). And at least one casino is already in on the expanded advertising game....

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2022
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Ontario iGaming Operators List Released, 16 Platforms Authorized for April 4 Launch

Ontario iGaming is coming, whether critics like it or not, on Monday, April 4. Canada's most populous province last July motioned to authorize online casino sites. The Legislative Assembly wants to bring online gamblers who have been gambling on offshore sites into...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2022
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Gordon Ramsay Bringing Sixth Eatery to Las Vegas, Harrah’s Restaurant to Open Late 2022

Celebrity restauranteur Gordon Ramsay is expanding his footprint on the Las Vegas Strip by way of Harrah's. The Caesars Entertainment property announced this week that "Ramsay's Kitchen" will open this fall at the casino. Harrah's location is set to be Ramsay's sixth...

Devin O'Connor March 23, 2022
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Phil Mickelson Masters Absence Major Loss for US Sportsbooks

Phil Mickelson for the first time since 1994 won't be at Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters. Augusta National confirmed this week that the 51-year-old will not compete April 7-10 at the 2022 Masters. Mickelson won the green jacket in 2004,...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2022
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New York High Court Rules Fantasy Sports Not Illegal Gambling, as Skill Tromps Chance

It's finally case closed for New York's years-long legal quarrel surrounding fantasy sports. The verdict came down in favor of the gaming industry. This week, New York's Court of Appeals -- the highest court in the state -- ruled 4-3 in favor...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2022
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Nevada Senators, Culinary Union Call on IRS to Lower Tip Allocation Rate

Nevada's two US Senators and the state's most powerful labor union are calling on the IRS to reconsider its 2022 tip allocation rate. US Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, wrote the Internal Revenue Service earlier this month. They...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2022
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Richmond Judge OK’s Second Casino Vote, But State Lawmakers Could Supersede

Richmond Circuit Court Judge Reilly Marchant has handed officials in the Virginia capital the decision they've been seeking. Marchant this week approved a request from the Richmond City Council to ask local voters during the 2022 election on November 8 to again...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2022
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Singapore Casinos Show Visitation Up, 2022 Numbers Indicate Recovery

Singapore casinos are major beneficiaries of increased international travel into the island city-state, which is soaring in 2022 so far year-over-year. The number of foreigners entering Singapore this year is surging, compared with early 2021. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) reports that...

Devin O'Connor March 21, 2022
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Unregistered Virginia Skill Gaming Establishments Face Felony Charge

Virginia skill gaming establishments that haven't registered with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority are at risk of a felony charge, a local district attorney says. In a letter addressed to known businesses offering the controversial skill gaming machines without ABC...

Devin O'Connor March 21, 2022