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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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7581 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Las Vegas Tropicana Avenue Project to Receive Federal Funds to Alleviate Allegiant Stadium Congestion

The I-15 Tropicana Avenue Project being built by the Nevada Department of Transportation is set to receive $50 million in federal funds. That's after President Donald Trump said yesterday he's allocating such money to assist in its construction. The $200 million project...

Devin O'Connor June 19, 2020
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Donald Trump Continues Attacking Joe Biden, as Reelection Odds Further Lengthen

The odds of President Donald Trump being reelected for another four-year term continue to lengthen, and that's prompting the commander-in-chief to go on the offensive against his Democratic challenger. Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a considerable lead on the...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2020
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Mohegan Gaming Ready to Break Ground on $1B Greece Integrated Resort Casino

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) says it's ready to break ground once given the green light on its more than $1 billion integrated resort casino planned for Athens, Greece. MGE, the gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, won a bidding...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2020
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Caesars Slashes 471 Positions From Harrah’s Reno Sale, Peppermill Cuts Jobs, Too

Caesars Entertainment has announced that all 471 job positions at its closed Harrah's Reno Hotel and Casino will be permanently eliminated. VICI Properties, the real estate and investment trust that owns the physical assets of numerous Caesars casinos, announced it was selling...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2020
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Virginia Lottery Online Games Commence July 1, Will Provide Relief as Sales Diminish

The Virginia Lottery will begin offering online games beginning July 1. It comes at a most critical time, as the lottery has seen its revenue decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly voted to repeal existing laws...

Devin O'Connor June 18, 2020
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Larry Flynt Scores in Court, Judge Says California Card Room Rules Worth Review

Porn mogul Larry Flynt, 77, won a small victory in federal court this week, after a judge ruled that regulations dictating who can own California card rooms could be reviewed. Flynt, along with his partners Haig Kelegian Sr. and Haig Kelegian Jr.,...

Devin O'Connor June 17, 2020
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Judge Rejects Oklahoma Governor’s Clarity Request On Tribal Gaming Compacts

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's (R) request for a federal judge to clarify what authorization the Sooner State governor possess in negotiating tribal gaming compacts has been dismissed. Federal judge Timothy DeGiusti of the Western District of Oklahoma rejected Stitt's appeal to provide...

Devin O'Connor June 17, 2020
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Macau Implementing Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Travelers From Beijing

Macau officials will require anyone arriving in the enclave who has recently been in Beijing to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government-designated facility. The decision comes in response to the Chinese capital elevating its public health emergency response from "level...

Devin O'Connor June 17, 2020
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MLB Odds Shorten on Season Cancellation, as Owners and Players Struggle to Compromise

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not play ball this year, and oddsmakers say it's now nearly even money on the chances of a regularly-scheduled season being held. Owners and players are struggling to find common ground in reaching new terms to get...

Devin O'Connor June 16, 2020
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US Gaming Industry Seeks Cashless Betting Options Amid Pandemic

The US gaming industry's predominant lobbying firm is calling on state regulators to allow casinos to modernize how gamblers bet and transact funds. The American Gaming Association (AGA) said after 18 months of review, in what was a collaborative industry effort, it...

Devin O'Connor June 16, 2020