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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

Donald Trump odds 2024 betting

Former President Donald Trump ‘Beyond Seriously’ Considering 2024, Bettors Like Chances

Former President Donald Trump says he is strongly considering a 2024 presidential run. And some bettors like his odds. Speaking with Fox News' Sean Hannity in his first sit-down since leaving the White House, the 45th president of the United States didn't...

Devin O'Connor April 20, 2021
Urban One casino resort Richmond

Urban One Emerging as Richmond Casino Front-runner, as Project Has Local Support

Urban One's casino pitch for Richmond's potential lone gaming license has emerged as the front-runner of the three remaining bids. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., Urban One is a media conglomerate invested in television, radio, and digital that has a mission of...

Devin O'Connor April 19, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City Opens High-Limit Table Game Area

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City continues to undergo numerous changes. The latest announcement from the Boardwalk property is the recent opening of a new high-limit gaming area dubbed The Loft. Sitting on the 44th floor of the sprawling blue oceanfront casino...

Devin O'Connor April 19, 2021
Melco Resorts RG Check responsible gaming

Melco Resorts Awarded Responsible Gaming Certificate for Casino Portfolio

Melco Resorts received acknowledgment for its commitment to responsible gambling. The company has integrated casino resorts in China's Macau, the Philippines, and soon, Europe. The Hong Kong-based casino giant recently announced that it is the first integrated resort (IR) doing business in...

Devin O'Connor April 19, 2021
Macau visitor numbers casino revenue

Macau Visitor Numbers Best in 15 Months, But Enclave Reimplementing Entry Quarantines

Macau reported over the weekend that it recently experienced its highest single-day visitor tally since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said 34,252 visitors entered the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) last Friday, April 16. That's...

Devin O'Connor April 19, 2021
Atlantic City casinos gross gaming revenue

Atlantic City Casinos Come Roaring Back, March Gaming Win Totals $359M

Atlantic City casinos enjoyed their best month since the onset of the pandemic began early last year. But overall, casino profits in 2020 were down 80 percent from 2019. Brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) from slot machines and table games totaled $184.8...

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2021
Pennsylvania casino gaming industry GGR

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Tops $400M in Single Month for First Time

The ever-expanding Pennsylvania gaming industry has topped $400 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in a single month for the first time. The first slot machines went live in Pennsylvania back in 2006.  Pennsylvania's gaming operators are flourishing despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions....

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2021
Atlantic City casino smoking New Jersey

Atlantic City Casinos Voice Opposition to Smoke-Free Gaming Effort

Atlantic City casinos say efforts to make their gaming floors entirely smoke-free would greatly damage their business operations.  Anti-smoking advocates this week celebrated the 15th anniversary of New Jersey's passage of the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006. As the name implies, the...

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2021
Massachusetts casino Encore GGR

Massachusetts Casinos Enjoy Best Month Since Pandemic Onset, GGR Totals $84M

Massachusetts casinos reported March gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $84 million. It was their best performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago. Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park combined for their highest casino win in over...

Devin O'Connor April 16, 2021
Sands China Macau casino China

Sands China Warns Criminal Online Gaming Platform Using Its Brand Illegally

Sands China issued a statement yesterday warning potential players of an online casino that it has no affiliation with the platform, and that the gaming network is operating illegally.  Sands China is a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands. The company owns and...

Devin O'Connor April 15, 2021