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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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Crown Melbourne Allegedly Allowed Woman to Gamble for Four Straight Days

The inquiry into Crown Melbourne heard testimony in May that the casino allegedly allowed a woman to gamble for 96 hours straight. Victoria formed a royal commission into Crown Resorts in February. Its purpose was an inquiry in New South Wales that...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2021
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Macau Casinos Continue Struggle, Gaming Revenue Down 37 Percent in June

Macau casinos struggled in June. Last month, gross gaming revenue (GGR) tumbled 37 percent from May. The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau revealed that the six commercial casino operators won MOP6.5 billion (US$820 million) in June. That number is 73 percent...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2021
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Atlantic City Casino Smokers Can Light Up July 4, Anti-Smoking Crowd Fuming

This weekend, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, the nation's Independence Day. And for smokers who like to gamble in Atlantic City, come Sunday, they will receive back their freedom to consume tobacco inside on the gaming floors.  Indoor casino smoking in...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2021
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Pennsylvania Police Charge Two in Presque Isle Downs Casino Bomb Threat

Pennsylvania State Police arrested two people yesterday for their alleged involvement in making a bomb threat to the Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie.  Norman Antuzzi, 48, of Erie, and Parlee Jo Ferko, 38, of Edinboro, were both charged in relation...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2021
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Nevada Casinos Experience Record Gaming Revenue, Pent-Up Demand a Real Thing

Pent-up demand has been the go-to phrase for casino execs in explaining their optimism in the aftermath of COVID-19. Per the latest casino report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, that pent-up demand is certainly fueling a swift industry rebound. Nevada casinos...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2021
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Mohegan Gaming Announces iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting Platform

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the casino unit of the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, unveiled its online gaming and mobile sports betting platform today. A release from MGE announced its first foray into the online gaming space will come by way of...

Devin O'Connor June 30, 2021
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Powerball Revamping Lottery Schedule, Adding Monday Draw

Powerball is expanding its schedule to include a third weekly drawing of the massively popular interstate lottery game.  Lottery officials confirmed today that Powerball plans to add a Monday night drawing beginning August 23. Following a public comment period where little opposition...

Devin O'Connor June 29, 2021
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Michigan Tribes Seek Federal Investigation of Trump Interior Department

Three tribes in Michigan are asking the US Interior Department (DOI) to investigate the agency's actions relating to Native American gambling under the previous administration.  Leaders of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, and Saginaw Chippewa...

Devin O'Connor June 29, 2021
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Melco Resorts Third Macau Casino Licensee to List Notes on MOX Bond Exchange

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is joining SJM Resorts and MGM China in listing senior notes on Macau's newly formed bond exchange.  The Macau Financial Asset Exchange -- referred to as the MOX -- launched late last year. It's a major component of...

Devin O'Connor June 29, 2021
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Virginia Convenience Store Owners Allege Racism in Skill Gaming Ban

Effective Thursday, July 1, skill gaming machines will become illegal under state law in Virginia. The Asian American Business Owners Association (AABOA) says the state's ban on the controversial terminals is nothing short of racist. AABOA represents roughly 200 convenience store owners,...

Devin O'Connor June 29, 2021