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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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7892 stories by Devin O'Connor

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Virginia Residents in Danville Deciding How Casino Gaming Revenue Will Be Utilized

Officials in the Virginia city of Danville are seeking public input as to how tax revenue generated by a forthcoming casino resort should be used. Danville voters easily supported a local ballot referendum on Election Day asking if they want to authorize...

Devin O'Connor November 8, 2020
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Encore Boston Harbor Furloughs Coming, as Hotel Goes Dark

Encore Boston Harbor, as well as Massachusetts' two other commercial gaming properties -- MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park -- implemented reduced operating hours yesterday on Gov. Charlie Baker's (R) orders. Effective last night, casinos in Massachusetts must close between 9:30 pm and...

Devin O'Connor November 7, 2020
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Macau Reports October Surge in Visitor Numbers, Golden Weeks Pays Off

Macau officials say they experienced a much-needed surge in visitor arrivals last month. Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said in her remarks today that the initial count of visitors in October totaled more than 600,000. If...

Devin O'Connor November 6, 2020
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When Will It End? Oddsmakers Trying to Forecast Election Decision

Oddsmakers have assumed a central role in forecasting the eventual result of the 2020 presidential election, and the latest lines suggest we could know today. The vast majority of pollsters once again got Election Day wrong. The pre-election polling average on Real...

Devin O'Connor November 6, 2020
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Foxwoods Debuts 55 and Older Casino, Luring Gamblers with Free Boone’s Farm

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, is debuting a casino space reserved for people aged 55 and older. Grocery stores are dedicating times for seniors to shop, so why not a casino? Beginning tomorrow, November 6, one of the five gaming floors...

Devin O'Connor November 5, 2020