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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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6006 stories by Devin O'Connor

Miriam Adelson Israel Hamas Las Vegas Sands

Las Vegas Sands Owner Dr. Miriam Adelson Says Hamas Supporters ‘Dead to Us’

Las Vegas Sands' controlling shareholder, Dr. Miriam Adelson, who inherited the stake following her husband's passing in January 2021, says Hamas supporters are enemies of the Jewish community and should be considered "dead to us." In an op-ed published this week in...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2023
Vietnam casino gambling

Vietnam Government Mulling $2.2B Casino Resort in Van Don Special Economic Zone

Vietnam is considering building a nearly $2.2 billion integrated resort casino in the Van Don Special Economic Zone in the Quang Ninh Province located in the northeastern corner of the country. Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment this week submitted a report...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2023
Pope County casino license Arkansas

Pope County Casino License Remains Fluid Following Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling

The Pope County casino license in Arkansas authorized by voters through a 2018 statewide ballot referendum remains in flux. The Arkansas Supreme Court last month upheld a lower judge's ruling that the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) wrongly deemed Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB)...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2023
Mohegan Inspire South Korea Incheon International

Mohegan to Open Inspire Integrated Casino Resort in Incheon, South Korea

Mohegan's Inspire at Incheon International Airport in South Korea is slated to open later this month. The years-long project is finally nearing the opening of its doors. Mohegan, the tribal and commercial gaming unit owned by the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, says...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2023
Macau government casino employee pay

Macau Government Encourages Casino Operators to Increase Wages

The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government is encouraging its six commercial casino operators to consider increasing employee wages, as gaming activity continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A top government official said this week that with gaming surging this year,...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2023
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority CRDA

Atlantic City Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Director to Depart

The executive director of New Jersey's Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is reportedly set to resign. ROI-NJ, a media outlet focused on business matters in the Garden State, reported Wednesday that Sean Pattwell will leave his role in the near future. The...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Petersburg casino Virginia Richmond

Petersburg City Council Reignites Casino Effort After Richmonders Vote ‘No’

During its Tuesday meeting, the Petersburg City Council voted to renew its push to gain the legal right to ask its citizens if they want to welcome in a commercial casino resort. Earlier this month, voters in the Virginia capital rejected a...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Trip.com China outbound tourism Macau

China Travel Booking Site Says Outbound Tourism Recovery Ongoing

Trip.com, a leading online travel booking website in China, reports that outbound tourism from the mainland continues to recover in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its third-quarter earnings report, Trip.com reported net revenue of approximately RMB13.7 billion ($1.9 billion), nearly...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Fanatics Sportsbook Virginia online sports betting

Fanatics Sportsbook Goes Live in Virginia, PointsBet Accounts Migrated

The Fanatics Sportsbook is officially live in Virginia as of Nov. 21, 2023. The entry is among the emerging sportsbook's most critical states, as the commonwealth is home to about 8.7 million residents, many of whom live in some of the wealthiest...

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023
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DouYu CEO Chen Shaojie Arrested in China on Gambling Charge

DouYu Chairman and CEO Chen Shaojie, 39, was arrested earlier this month in China for allegedly allowing gambling on his livestreaming service. DouYu is the equivalent of Twitch in China, though it has far more active monthly users than its U.S. counterpart....

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023