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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

Caesars Entertainment Restoring Parking Fees at Las Vegas Strip Properties

Caesars Entertainment is restoring parking fees for some guests at its Las Vegas Strip resorts. The casino operator says the decision will better serve its guests. In an effort to lure back visitors, Caesars announced ahead of Las Vegas' June casino reopenings...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2020
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China Mulling Legal Action Against Foreign Casinos Targeting Mainland High Rollers

The People's Republic of China is continuing its crusade to stop international casino resorts from marketing and catering to its wealthiest citizens. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) is reviewing a law that would make it a crime for...

Devin O'Connor October 13, 2020
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Odds Long Feds Will Provide Gaming Industry Further COVID-19 Relief

The United States government isn't expected to provide the gaming industry with further COVID-19 financial assistance and relief until after the November election. Politics are getting in the way of helping casinos and other businesses and industries, Chris Cylke, senior vice president...

Devin O'Connor October 13, 2020
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Green Valley Ranch Casino Sued on Behalf of 2019 Shooting Victim, Lawsuit Claims Wrongful Death

The Green Valley Ranch Casino resort in Henderson, Nev. has been named in a lawsuit. The suit was brought by the estate of a man who was killed in the casino by security guards in 2019. Fifty-three-year-old Shannon Michael Howell walked into...

Devin O'Connor October 13, 2020
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FanDuel, DraftKings Spend Over $2.75M on Maryland Sports Betting Campaign

FanDuel and DraftKings are spending heavily in hopes of adding Maryland to the list of states with legal sports betting. In a campaign finance summary filed last week with the Maryland State Board of Elections, the group "Vote Yes on Question 2"...

Devin O'Connor October 12, 2020
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Leon Black, Who Held Major Stake in Caesars, Further Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

New details surrounding Leon Black's relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein are emerging. Black is the CEO and co-founder of Apollo Global Management, which once controlled Caesars Entertainment. Black, worth an estimated $9 billion, downplayed his relationship with the financier when Epstein...

Devin O'Connor October 12, 2020
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Kansas Tribe Opens Trailer Casino, as State Continues Legal Opposition

The Wyandotte Nation in Kansas has opened up a casino trailer packed with electronic bingo machines. This week, the tribe opened the doors to its casino. But guests shouldn't expect the glitz and glamour of a Las Vegas gambling experience. There is...

Devin O'Connor October 11, 2020
Danville Virginia casino resort

Danville, Virginia, Casino Opposition Tells Residents to Vote ‘CasiNO’

Local government officials in Danville, Virginia, are partnering with Caesars Entertainment to build a casino resort in the city. But residents in opposition to gambling have unified to make their voices heard. The group called "Protecting People" is a coalition of anti-gambling...

Devin O'Connor October 10, 2020
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Japan Integrated Resort Time Line Delayed, Deadline Now April 2022

Japan is postponing the start of its integrated resort submission period until next fall. The Japan Tourism Agency in Tokyo announced today that the central government is delaying its IR time line. The submission period was set to run January 4, 2021,...

Devin O'Connor October 9, 2020
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Sparks ‘Fly’ at VP Debate, Joe Biden Extends 2020 Betting Lead

California Senator Kamala Harris squared off against Vice President Mike Pence last night in the first and only debate between the two, and oddsmakers and bettors alike feel the first African American and Asian American vice presidential running mate held her own....

Devin O'Connor October 8, 2020