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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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8105 stories by Devin O'Connor

Atlantic City casinos GGR

Atlantic City Casinos See Revenues Decline 23 Percent in July, Win Totals $248M

Atlantic City casinos won $248.6 million last month -- their total gross gaming revenue (GGR) derived from brick-and-mortar operations, online casinos, and land-based and mobile sports betting. July's GGR represents a 23 percent decline in casino year-over-year win. Revenue at the nine...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2020
Tony Rodio Caesars Danville Virginia casino

Former Caesars CEO Tony Rodio Leading Danville Virginia Casino Campaign

Tony Rodio led the former Caesars Entertainment corporation through its $17.3 billion merger with Eldorado Resorts. Now, the gaming executive is leading the newly formed group's efforts to win approval to build a casino resort in Danville, Va. It became official last...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2020
Las Vegas Monorail LVCVA

Las Vegas Monorail Could Go Public, Integrate with Boring Company Tunnel

The Las Vegas Monorail could soon become property of the area's tourism agency, and eventually part of the Boring Company's network of underground tunnels. At this week's Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) meeting, CEO Steve Hill asked board members to...

Devin O'Connor August 12, 2020
Japan IR casino Shinzo Abe

Japan Delaying Integrated Resort Timeline Comes as Little Surprise

The Japan central government has confirmed it's reviewing the possibility of introducing changes to its integrated resort (IR) time line because of COVID-19. A leading analyst on the forthcoming gaming industry -- once expected to be the world's second or third largest...

Devin O'Connor August 11, 2020
Pennsylvania casinos revenue tax

Pennsylvania Casino Closures Cost State $424M in Lost Taxes

Pennsylvania casinos were closed for nearly three months this year by the coronavirus, and the government-ordered shutdowns of the gaming operations was a costly decision for all parties involved. Brick-and-mortar table games and slot machines missed out on nearly $1 billion in...

Devin O'Connor August 11, 2020
Indiana casinos GGR sports betting

What Pandemic? Indiana Casinos Bounce Back to Near Pre-COVID Revenue Levels

Indiana casinos began reopening on June 15 following a mandatory three-month shutdown, and gamblers have quickly returned, and along with them, revenue. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) this week released casino revenue data for July, and the state's 13 commercial gaming venues...

Devin O'Connor August 11, 2020
Oklahoma tribes gaming compacts Kevin Stitt

Oklahoma Tribes Seek Federal Intervention in Dismissing New Gaming Compacts

Four tribes in Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit in DC asking federal officials to intervene in the gaming compact dispute in their home state. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's (R) mission to collect more tax revenue from tribal gaming operations has led to...

Devin O'Connor August 10, 2020
Collin Morikawa PGA golf odds

Collin Morikawa PGA Championship Win Major Victory for Oddsmakers

Collin Morikawa captured his first major victory in just his second start, a dazzling feat that few saw coming -- and that means good news for oddsmakers. The 23-year-old appeared to be a seasoned veteran Sunday at TPC Harding Park in San...

Devin O'Connor August 10, 2020
Danville casino Virginia Horseshoe

Danville Casino Referendum Will Go Before Local Virginia Voters in November

A judge in Danville, Va., issued an order that will place a ballot referendum before local voters in November asking them whether they approve of authorizing a commercial casino resort in their city. Danville Circuit Court Judge Joseph Milam issued the order...

Devin O'Connor August 9, 2020
Paddy Power offensive ad FA Cup

Paddy Power Crosses the Line Again, Apologizes for Offensive Tweet

Paddy Power has apologized for including a term many found offensive in a marketing video. The Irish bookmaker says the derogatory remark should have been excluded. Over the past several months, Paddy Power has compiled what it finds to be funny tweets...

Devin O'Connor August 8, 2020