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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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8105 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Arizona Cardinals Announce First NFL Stadium Sportsbook, BetMGM to Operate

The Arizona Cardinals are flying towards becoming the first NFL team to incorporate a sportsbook into their stadium. The Cardinals, BetMGM, and Gila River Hotels and Casinos announced partnership plans today to build four sports betting venues in the Phoenix area. The...

Devin O'Connor August 9, 2021
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Red Rock Casino Must Initiate Contract Talks with Unions, Says Judge

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa has been ordered by a federal judge to immediately begin negotiating labor contract talks with the leading casino union in Las Vegas. Judge Gloria Navarro of the US District Court of Nevada tossed out a petition...

Devin O'Connor August 7, 2021
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Maryland Casinos Continue Blistering Pace, Set Another Monthly Gaming Record

Maryland casinos continue to thrive as they emerge from the pandemic, with the six commercial properties once again reporting a new monthly gaming revenue record. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled more than $180.1 million in July. Slot machines won $122.7 million, and...

Devin O'Connor August 6, 2021
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Mohegan Gaming Japan Partner Withdrawals Nagasaki Candidacy, Scolds IR Process

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) no longer has a bidding partner in Japan for one of the country's casino licenses. That's following Oshidori International Development's shocking exit. MGE, the gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, which owns and operates Mohegan...

Devin O'Connor August 6, 2021
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Fixed-Odds Horse Racing Legal in New Jersey Following Gov. Murphy Signature

Fixed-odds horse racing in New Jersey is officially legal following Gov. Phil Murphy's (D) signature on legislation that was passed back in May. The delay in Murphy signing Assembly Bill 4909 -- bipartisan legislation that received unanimous approval -- was because of...

Devin O'Connor August 6, 2021
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Influential Yokohama Business Leader Threatens Suicide Over Potential Casino

A Yokohama businessman with great notoriety in the Japanese city is deeply opposed to efforts to bring the region an integrated resort (IR) casino. Yukio Fujiki is known throughout Yokohama as the "Don of Hama" for his strong influence on political and...

Devin O'Connor August 6, 2021
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North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Advances, Allows for Stadium Sportsbooks

Legislation in North Carolina seeking to bring legal commercial sports betting to the state has passed its first major hurdle. Senate Bill 688, introduced by Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), would authorize licensed commercial enterprises to conduct sports wagering. The legislation was passed...

Devin O'Connor August 5, 2021
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Barstool Fund Becomes Permanent Charity, Founder Dave Portnoy Seeks Director

The Barstool Fund is here to stay.  Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says his nonprofit, formed last year to assist small businesses, is becoming a permanent charitable organization.  Portnoy established Barstool Sports in 2003. He sold a 36 percent stake in the...

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2021
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Macau Casinos to Remain Open Amid Local COVID-19 Infections

Macau casinos will remain open despite the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) recently confirming four new COVID-19 cases. The six licensed commercial casino operators in the region were dealt more bad news yesterday. Macau said it confirmed its first new local coronavirus...

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2021
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National Labor Relations Board Scolds Red Rock Casino Effort to Pause Union Talks

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) director is asking a federal judge to dismiss a plea from the parent company of Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas to pause union negotiations. Last month, US District Judge Gloria Navarro issued...

Devin O'Connor August 4, 2021