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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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7579 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Macau Visitors Returning in Bunches as Government Eases Border Restrictions

Macau gaming revenue totaled just $545 million last month, a 42 percent drop from October 2020. But November is shaping up to be much better. Macau and neighboring Zhuhai in mainland China recently removed quarantine requirements for people moving between the two...

Devin O'Connor November 2, 2021
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Want to Live In a Las Vegas Casino? Station Casinos Internship Provides Opportunity

Las Vegas typically lures in tens of millions of Americans each year. And with COVID-19 slowly becoming part of everyday life and the nation returning to a sense of normalcy, the largest local casino operator in Southern Nevada is ready to educate...

Devin O'Connor November 2, 2021
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New Hampshire Voters Deciding On Local Retail Sportsbooks, Keno

On this Election Day, voters in New Hampshire are primarily weighing in on their local school board makeups and municipal governments. Though there are five special state House elections, New Hampshire is not electing a new governor, nor a US House or...

Devin O'Connor November 2, 2021
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Macau Casinos Win Just $545M in October, as Holiday Golden Week Lays Egg

The first week in October is typically one of the busiest times in Macau, as tens of thousands of mainland Chinese residents flock to the enclave for the annual Golden Week holiday. But the 2021 rendition of the weeklong festival was a...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2021
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Numerous Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Buffets 86’d, But Some Remain

Mississippi casinos along the Gulf Coast are legendary for their all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, headlined by crab legs. COVID-19 temporarily suspended the feasts, and several casinos say they won't return. Despite state health officials allowing the self-serve spreads to resume, many resort properties...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2021
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New Jersey Sports Betting Amendment Faces Long Odds Ahead of Election Day

New Jersey voters will be asked tomorrow if they wish to amend the state's laws on sports betting to allow odds on athletic events involving Garden State colleges and universities. Recent polling suggests that the odds are long that the gaming ballot...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2021
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Virginia Native Missy Elliott Urges Richmond Voters to Back $565M Casino Ballot Question

Virginia polls open tomorrow, Nov. 2, at 6 am ET. Along with deciding the state's next governor, voters in Richmond will determine the outcome of a $565 million casino resort that has been proposed for south of the capital city, adjacent to...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2021
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Virginia Governor Race Neck-and-Neck, Outcome Could Have 2024 Implications

With 48 hours to go before Virginia voters elect their next governor, the latest polling shows former Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and businessman Glenn Youngkin (R) in a dead heat. Political bettors aren't sure who will give a victory speech and who...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2021
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Resorts World Las Vegas Newest Amenity is 262-Passenger Boeing Dreamliner

In June, Resorts World Las Vegas became the newest from-the-ground-up casino to open on the Strip in more than a decade. The $4.3 billion complex has dazzled guests since its June 24 opening. The casino destination made yet another headline-grabbing announcement this...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2021
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Donald Trump Will Run for President in 2024, Claims Former Chief of Staff

Former President Donald Trump will again seek the nation's highest office in 2024. That's according to Mark Meadows, the ex-White House chief of staff who worked for the 45th president from 2020 until President Joe Biden's January inauguration. Appearing yesterday on SiriusXM's...

Devin O'Connor October 29, 2021