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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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Deadwood Casinos Struggle to Find Consensus on Mobile Sports Betting

South Dakota's Deadwood casinos are permitted to operate sportsbooks in their brick-and-mortar establishments, so long as they first pay the state a $5,000 licensing fee for the expanded gambling privilege. The Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) represents the 18 gaming casinos in town....

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2022
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Evolution Gaming Says New Jersey iGaming Regulatory Complaint ‘Falsified’

Evolution AB provided an update this week on the ongoing probe into its alleged regulatory shortcomings. Evolution Gaming, the interactive gaming firm's US subsidiary, was the subject of a complaint filed in November with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)....

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2022
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Cordish Companies Mixed-Use Development in Florida Causes Uproar

Baltimore-based gaming operator Cordish Companies shares a similar wish among the nation's largest casino companies dreaming of entering Florida. While lawsuits and legislative efforts continue to play out regarding the Seminole Tribe's monopoly on casino gambling, and potentially iGaming and sports betting,...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2022
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Las Vegas Mask Mandate Expected to End, as Nevada Likely to Follow National Trend

The Las Vegas mask mandate is expected to soon be lifted by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D). The word on the Strip is that Sisolak will announce the ending of his executive order requiring people to wear face masks while inside all...

Devin O'Connor February 9, 2022
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Wind Creek Bethlehem to Decrease Slot Allotment, Casino Cites Social Distancing

Wind Creek Bethlehem wants to declutter its casino floor by removing 655 slot machines. The commercial casino owned and operated by Alabama's Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) says the decision to remove terminals is because of  patrons' changing behaviors. PBCI, through...

Devin O'Connor February 9, 2022
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Japanese Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Must Pay $50M in Legal Fees Related to Wynn Resorts Lawsuit

Japanese casino billionaire Kazuo Okada is on the wrong end of yet another court battle. But the odds remain seemingly long that the 79-year-old Asian gaming tycoon will pony up anytime soon the more than $50 million he's been ordered to pay...

Devin O'Connor February 9, 2022
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Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Lawsuit Boils Down to Defining ‘Gross Gaming’

The Atlantic City property tax reduction is being challenged by officials in Atlantic County. A state judge said today that he will soon decide the matter's legal outcome. The reduction was passed by the New Jersey Legislature during its December lame-duck session and...

Devin O'Connor February 8, 2022
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Super Bowl LVI Betting Expected to Top $7.6B, Legal Sportsbooks Gain Favor

The odds are good that this Sunday's Super Bowl LVI will be the most legally bet NFL game in US history. That is, of course, because of the continued expansion of legal sports betting states, which numbers 30 plus DC ahead of...

Devin O'Connor February 8, 2022
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Star Entertainment Concedes Staff Underpayment, Will Pay $9M in Back Wages

Star Entertainment says a review of its employee compensation structure has determined inadequacies for some workers. As a result, the publicly traded Australian casino group will pay approximately AU$13 million (US$9.27 million) in back wages, interest, and retirement fund contributions. Star Entertainment...

Devin O'Connor February 8, 2022
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Dennis Hof Love Ranch Near Las Vegas Listed for Sale, Brothel Closed Since Pimp’s Death

Dennis Hof's Love Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada is up for sale. Commonly referred to as Love Ranch South or Love Ranch Las Vegas, the Nye County brothel is listed for sale at $1.2 million. The property was owned by Hof, America's most...

Devin O'Connor February 7, 2022