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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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7581 stories by Devin O'Connor

Donald Trump Joe Biden odds election

President Donald Trump Odds on Conceding to President-Elect Joe Biden Remain Long

President Donald Trump is showing no signs that he's preparing to concede the November 3 election to President-elect Joe Biden. Trump continues to contest the validity of the presidential election, which media outlets, including the Associated Press, CBS News, ABC News, Fox...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2020
Las Vegas Convention Mecum Auctions

Las Vegas Convention Center Reopens, Mecum Auctions Permitted 1,000 In-Person Attendees

The Las Vegas Convention Center will hold its first event in seven months this weekend, as Mecum Auctions drives into town for its annual car sale. The exhibition complex has been shut down since early March, as COVID-19 quickly halted, postponed, and...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2020
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Detroit Casinos Win $93.8M in October, Sports Betting Sets Record Handle

Detroit casinos kept just shy of $93.8 million of the money wagered last month on their slot machines and table games, a 19 percent decline compared with October 2019. MGM Grand Detroit commanded the largest market share, the MGM Resorts casino reporting...

Devin O'Connor November 11, 2020
Pennsylvania casino workers COVID-19

One Percent of Pennsylvania Casino Workers Have Contracted COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) says approximately one percent of workers employed at the state's 12 brick-and-mortar casinos have contracted COVID-19 since the venues began reopening in early June. The state gaming regulatory reports that only 108 casino workers have tested...

Devin O'Connor November 10, 2020
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Connecticut Tribal Casinos Pan Gov. Lamont Reopening Rollbacks, But Will Adhere

Connecticut tribal casinos Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun will adhere to Gov. Ned Lamont's (D) reimplementation of COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining. That's despite not necessarily agreeing with the science behind the decision. Last week, Lamont ordered all indoor food and beverage service...

Devin O'Connor November 10, 2020
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Ohio Casinos Experience Record October, Maryland Gaming Nearly Breaks Even

Regional casinos continue to fare well despite continuing to operate at reduced capacities because of COVID-19 regulations. Few could have predicted what's happening in Ohio. The state's four commercial casinos and seven racinos are on a heater. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in...

Devin O'Connor November 10, 2020
Atlantic City casinos food beverages Murphy

NJ Gov. Murphy Orders Atlantic City Casinos to Suspend Overnight Indoor Food and Beverage Service

Atlantic City casinos, on the order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), must stop serving food and beverages indoors between 10 pm and 5 am ET. Effective Thursday, November 12, restaurants across the Garden State, including those inside casinos, must stop...

Devin O'Connor November 10, 2020
Trump Plaza Atlantic City Biden

Trump Critics Celebrate as Trump Plaza Atlantic City Implosion Scheduled Week After Biden Inauguration

Much of Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is slated to be brought down on January 29, just 10 days after presumptive President-elect Joe Biden (D) is scheduled to be sworn in and President Donald Trump put out of the White House. The...

Devin O'Connor November 9, 2020
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Yokohama Casino Referendum Obtains Necessary Signatures

Yokohama residents could face a ballot referendum in the future asking whether they support an integrated resort (IR) casino in the city. Opposition to allowing Yokohama to be one of the three locales with a commercial casino is escalating in Japan's second-...

Devin O'Connor November 9, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau Masters odds golf

What Azaleas? Bryson DeChambeau Game in Full Bloom at November Masters

Bryson DeChambeau is the betting favorite this week at Augusta National, as the delayed Masters tournament is being held for the first time in November. The 27-year-old DeChambeau arrives in Georgia ranked No. 6 in the world, and has his game in...

Devin O'Connor November 9, 2020