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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

2020 odds Mike Bloomberg Sanders

Mike Bloomberg 2020 Odds Plummet Following Poor Debate, Bernie Sanders Hits New High

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg endured a dismal debate performance Wednesday night in Las Vegas, prompting his 2020 odds to crash. From the very onset of the debate at the Paris Theater, Bloomberg was on the defensive, repeatedly attacked by his Democratic opponents. It...

Devin O'Connor February 20, 2020
Dustin Johnson golf odds McIlroy

Dustin Johnson Chasing Hat Trick at WGC-Mexico Championship, Odds Favor Rory McIlroy

Dustin Johnson is one of 42 players inside the top 50 on the Official World Golf Ranking who will be teeing it up this week at the WGC-Mexico Championship. But DJ is the only player chasing a third victory in four years...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2020
Encore Boston Harbor casino revenue

Encore Boston Harbor Struggles Continue, January Casino Win Down 10 Percent

Encore Boston Harbor continues to struggle in Massachusetts. The $2.6 billion casino reported a 10 percent decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. Wynn Resorts' first domestic casino not in Las Vegas opened in June of 2019. It's fallen far short...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2020
Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas Strip

Allegiant Stadium Continues South Strip Development Spree, Boutique Casino Planned

Allegiant Stadium, the $2 billion home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, continues to spur development projects on the southern end of the Strip. The latest is a boutique, luxury hotel featuring a small casino from New York City-based Dream Hotel Group....

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2020
Mike Bloomberg 2020 odds

Mike Bloomberg Joins Las Vegas Democratic Debate, Odds Heavily Favor Bernie Sanders in Nevada Caucus

Mike Bloomberg has met the requirements to be on the Democratic debate stage tonight in Las Vegas at the Paris Theater. Though it's the ninth debate among Democratic candidates who are seeking to evict President Donald Trump from the White House, tonight...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2020
Houston Astros odds MLB scandal

Odds Predict Houston Astros Players Will Be Targeted, Lead League in Batters Hit by Pitch

The Houston Astros want to move forward from their cheating scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball and called into question the integrity of the game. But oddsmakers and bettors believe opposing players will retaliate. An MLB investigation determined that the Astros...

Devin O'Connor February 18, 2020
Quapaw Nation Oklahoma gaming compact

Quapaw Nation Joins Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Dispute, Will Negotiate Compacts with Gov. Stitt

The Quapaw Nation says it's joining five other tribes in Oklahoma that are negotiating with Republican Governor Kevin Stitt on the future of their casino compacts. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations filed a lawsuit against Stitt on New Year's Eve, arguing...

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2020
Encore Boston Harbor casino resort

Encore Boston Harbor Further Pivots Operations Towards Less-Affluent Customers

The newest addition at the $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor isn't another upscale restaurant or high stakes VIP room. No, instead, smack in the middle of the casino floor, is a taco food truck that hopes to cater to the less-affluent guests....

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2020
Atlantic City casinos mayor election

As Atlantic City Casinos Fight for New Government, Area Residents Face Several Potential 2020 Elections

Atlantic City casinos posted its 20th consecutive month of increased gross gaming revenue in January. But many in the gaming industry believe the town would be better off with a new form of government. Atlantic City Residents for Good Government, the committee...

Devin O'Connor February 15, 2020
Encore Boston Harbor bartender automated

Encore Boston Harbor Replacing 40 Bartenders with Automated Beverage Machines

Encore Boston Harbor officials stressed to Casino.org last month that rumblings of the casino laying off workers in a "rightsizing" effort and replacing bartenders with automated drink dispensers was "inaccurately reported." The Wynn Resorts property, however, gave a slightly different story to...

Devin O'Connor February 14, 2020