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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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7776 stories by Devin O'Connor

Richmond casino Urban One Casino Resort

Richmond, Va., Offers Casino Reduced Gaming Tax, Project Surges to $562.5M

Officials in Richmond, Va., earlier this month selected the casino pitch from Urban One as the winner of the capital city's lone potential gaming license. The media conglomerate is partnering with experienced casino and resort operator Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) on the...

Devin O'Connor May 30, 2021
Caesars Entertainment 401(k) lawsuit

Former Caesars Entertainment Employee Sues Firm And Investment Company Over Retirement Plan

Caesars Entertainment and the casino giant's employee retirement money manager, Russell Investments, are named as defendants in a federal lawsuit brought by a former employee. Attorneys representing Maggie Thomson claim that Caesars and Russell breached their fiduciary responsibilities and cost workers participating...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2021
Powerball lottery jackpot Maryland

Winning $731.1M Powerball Ticket Redeemed Anonymously in Maryland

The $731.1 million Powerball jackpot that was hit during the January 20 drawing has been claimed. But if you're wondering who the lucky winner(s) is, no dice. On January 20, one single Powerball ticket correctly matched the winning numbers of 40-53-60-68-69, and...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2021
Mohegan Sun Pocono casino cheating

Mohegan Sun Pocono Eye in the Sky Intercepts Alleged Casino Cheat

Security officials at Mohegan Sun Pocono recently detected a man who was allegedly cheating at the casino's table games.  According to charging documents, police say 42-year-old Wengui Hu of Duryea, Pa., was surveilled using a sleight of hand technique while playing an...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2021
Pennsylvania Lottery online gaming casino

Pennsylvania Lottery Wins Legal Victory Over Casinos Regarding iGaming

The Pennsylvania Lottery has successfully defended itself against a lawsuit regarding its online games brought by state licensed casinos. In 2017, the Republican-controlled legislature and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf passed on a major gaming expansion package. The gaming bundle was the result...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2021
Manila casino Philippines COVID-19

Manila Casino Resorts Have Resumed Limited Gaming Operations

Manila casinos have reopened gaming operations in limited capacities. That's according to the chief gaming regulator in the Philippines. The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed that the four casino resorts in the capital city are once again operating. But...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2021
Jake's 58 Casino Long Island gambling

Jake’s 58 Casino Officially Sold to Suffolk OTB for $120M

Jake's 58 Casino on Long Island officially has a new owner following a $120 million transaction. Delaware North confirmed the news that it has divested the Islandia, NY, casino hotel to Suffolk Off-Track Betting Corporation (Suffolk OTB). The sale, first announced in...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2021
Mohegan Gaming Ray Pineault Connecticut

Mohegan Gaming Names Ray Pineault to Lead Company Through Major Expansion

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) will be headed by Ray Pineault, as the tribal casino firm embarks on its most complex expansion in its history. MGE was founded in 1995.  The gaming and hospitality unit of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, Pineault...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2021
Resorts World Las Vegas Kardashian Kloset

Resorts World Las Vegas Continues Celebrity Focus, Sets ‘Kardashian Kloset’ Boutique

Resorts World Las Vegas is making a large bet that celebrities will lure visitors to its multibillion-dollar integrated casino resort on the Strip's northern end when it opens next month.  The $4.3 billion complex is set to open on June 23. The...

Devin O'Connor May 27, 2021
Massachusetts casinos Encore Boston COVID-19

COVID-19 Restrictions on Massachusetts Casinos Lifting This Weekend

The three casinos in Massachusetts will soon be free of nearly all state-imposed operating restrictions that were put in place last year ago because of COVID-19. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted Wednesday to lift COVID-19 related orders for gaming establishments that...

Devin O'Connor May 27, 2021