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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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7955 stories by Devin O'Connor

MGM Resorts Sands Las Vegas food

Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts Honored as ‘Food Loss and Waste Champions’ by EPA

Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts have been named to the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of "Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions." The honor recognizes companies committed to reducing their food loss and waste by 50 percent over the next...

Devin O'Connor February 12, 2020
Resorts World Sentosa Singapore casino

Resorts World Sentosa Owner ‘Pessimistic’ Regarding 2020, Plans to Refresh Casino Property

Officials at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore say they aren't optimistic regarding the first half of 2020 because of the ongoing novel coronavirus disease outbreak. Genting Singapore, parent company of the integrated casino resort, released its fourth quarter 2019 and full-year financial...

Devin O'Connor February 12, 2020
Atlantic City Democrats Marty Small

Atlantic City Democrats Request Dismissal of March Special Election to Change Local Government

Atlantic City Democrats have asked a New Jersey Superior Court judge to cancel the scheduled March 31 election that would give local voters the power to potentially overhaul the city's government. Attorney Samuel Lashman filed a civil action on behalf of the...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2020
Des Moines Airport casino resort

Des Moines Airport Board Rejects Casino Proposal, Officials Required to Deny Gaming Project

The Des Moines Airport Authority has rejected a proposed $225 million casino resort that was suggested as part of an effort to fund a new terminal for the international hub. The casino scheme came from Iowan businessman Reggie Sinha and his Highview...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2020
Nebraska sports betting Tom Osborne

Nebraska Sports Legends Testify Against State Effort to Legalize Sports Betting, Casinos

Two Nebraska sports legends came out in opposition this week to legislation that seeks to expand gambling in the Cornhusker State. Former University of Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, who led the Cornhuskers to three national championships and was inducted into the...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2020
Hard Rock Atlantic City casino online

Hard Rock Atlantic City Launches Live Online Slots Tailored Towards Older Remote Gamblers

Hard Rock Atlantic City launched live online slot machines this week that are fully played remotely. The casino operator and its software technology partner said the format is a first-of-its-kind anywhere in the world. Similar to remote live table games where online...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2020
Lucky Dragon Las Vegas casino hotel

Former Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Reopens as Ahern Hotel, New Owner Not Betting on Gaming

The failed Lucky Dragon off-Strip casino resort that cost $165 million to construct but shuttered less than two years after its November 2016 opening is back and open for business. Don Ahern, a Las Vegas businessman whose Ahern Rentals company rents heavy...

Devin O'Connor February 11, 2020
Oklahoma tribes casino revenue Stitt

Federal Judge Orders Oklahoma Tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt Into Mediation Over Gaming Compacts

Oklahoma tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) have been ordered by a federal judge to take their gaming compact revenue sharing dispute to mediation. US Western District Court Chief Judge Timothy DeGiusti issued a four-page order Monday requiring five of the state's...

Devin O'Connor February 10, 2020
Nevada casinos revenue food bev

Nevada Casinos Let the Booze Flow in 2019, Post Record Food and Bev Sales

Nevada casinos served up more than $5 billion in meals and drinks during the 2019 fiscal year, an all-time record for the resorts. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its 2019 Gaming Abstract on Friday, which is a report of combined...

Devin O'Connor February 9, 2020
Oscars betting Academy Awards odds

Oscars Betting in New Jersey Not Too Popular Aside From Best Picture Category

Oscars betting is permitted at regulated sportsbooks in New Jersey. But aside from Best Picture, movie buffs aren't exactly flocking to place their wagers on the numerous category outcomes. DraftKings, which petitioned the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for permission...

Devin O'Connor February 9, 2020