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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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6143 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Mohegan to Open Inspire Integrated Casino Resort in Incheon, South Korea

Mohegan's Inspire at Incheon International Airport in South Korea is slated to open later this month. The years-long project is finally nearing the opening of its doors. Mohegan, the tribal and commercial gaming unit owned by the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, says...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2023
Macau government casino employee pay

Macau Government Encourages Casino Operators to Increase Wages

The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government is encouraging its six commercial casino operators to consider increasing employee wages, as gaming activity continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A top government official said this week that with gaming surging this year,...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2023
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority CRDA

Atlantic City Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Director to Depart

The executive director of New Jersey's Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is reportedly set to resign. ROI-NJ, a media outlet focused on business matters in the Garden State, reported Wednesday that Sean Pattwell will leave his role in the near future. The...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Petersburg casino Virginia Richmond

Petersburg City Council Reignites Casino Effort After Richmonders Vote ‘No’

During its Tuesday meeting, the Petersburg City Council voted to renew its push to gain the legal right to ask its citizens if they want to welcome in a commercial casino resort. Earlier this month, voters in the Virginia capital rejected a...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Trip.com China outbound tourism Macau

China Travel Booking Site Says Outbound Tourism Recovery Ongoing

Trip.com, a leading online travel booking website in China, reports that outbound tourism from the mainland continues to recover in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its third-quarter earnings report, Trip.com reported net revenue of approximately RMB13.7 billion ($1.9 billion), nearly...

Devin O'Connor November 23, 2023
Fanatics Sportsbook Virginia online sports betting

Fanatics Sportsbook Goes Live in Virginia, PointsBet Accounts Migrated

The Fanatics Sportsbook is officially live in Virginia as of Nov. 21, 2023. The entry is among the emerging sportsbook's most critical states, as the commonwealth is home to about 8.7 million residents, many of whom live in some of the wealthiest...

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023
DouYu Chen Shaojie illegal gambling

DouYu CEO Chen Shaojie Arrested in China on Gambling Charge

DouYu Chairman and CEO Chen Shaojie, 39, was arrested earlier this month in China for allegedly allowing gambling on his livestreaming service. DouYu is the equivalent of Twitch in China, though it has far more active monthly users than its U.S. counterpart....

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023
Tulalip Resort Casino Washington

Tulalip Resort Casino to Undergo Major Expansion in Celebration of 20th Anniversary

The Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington, some 45 miles north of downtown Seattle, will undergo its second major expansion and renovation project. The Tulalip Tribes of Washington opened its namesake casino in 2003 for $78 million. Since then, the resort has powered...

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023
Kenosha Hard Rock casino Menominee Indian Tribe

Kenosha City Officials Delay Vote on Hard Rock Casino With Menominee Indian Tribe

The Kenosha City Council, formally the Kenosha Common Council, on Monday opted to postpone voting on a proposed $360 million tribal casino resort. City officials were unanimous in their decision to delay voting on the casino project pitched by the Menominee Indian...

Devin O'Connor November 22, 2023
Atlantic City casino resorts gross profits

Atlantic City Casino Profits Down 7%, All Nine Remain in the Black

The nine Atlantic City casinos were profitable in the third quarter of 2023 according to data released Tuesday from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). New Jersey casino licensees reported net revenue for July through September of approximately $949.26 million,...

Devin O'Connor November 21, 2023