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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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7780 stories by Devin O'Connor

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IMG Arena to Live Stream World Table Tennis Matches to Licensed Sportsbooks

IMG Arena has reached a long-term partnership with World Table Tennis (WTT) to livestream the upcoming league's events and matches, along with its verified data, to licensed sportsbooks around the globe. IMG Arena, a subsidiary of IMG -- a global sports and...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2020
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Borgata Announces July 26 Reopening, Last Atlantic City Casino to Welcome Back Guests

After 132 days of being closed, Borgata will reopen to the general public on July 26. The MGM Resorts property in the Marina District is the last Atlantic City casino to welcome back guests. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) ordered the...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2020
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More US Casino Operators Announce Layoffs, Total Reduction Likely to Exceed 10,000 Jobs

Additional US casino operators are informing team members across the country that their jobs are being eliminated, a decision that comes in response to reduced demand. Giant regional gaming operator Boyd Gaming is the latest to inform employees that a reduction in...

Devin O'Connor July 14, 2020
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Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Selling Las Vegas Mansion for $10.5M

Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren has listed his Summerlin mansion for $10.5 million. He's the latest chief executive of a casino giant to put his Southern Nevada home on the market. Known as "Skyspace," the 1.5-acre Murren estate is located at...

Devin O'Connor July 13, 2020
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Sports Betting Operators Utilizing Free-to-Play Games to Lure New Gamblers

Sports betting operators battling for market share across the US are using free-to-play (F2P) games to attract potential new gamblers to their networks. Sports betting companies, along with professional sports leagues and teams, are desperately trying to keep fans engaged, as COVID-19...

Devin O'Connor July 13, 2020
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Las Vegas Sands Keeping Palazzo Dark During Weekdays, Casino Remains Open

Las Vegas Sands is keeping its Palazzo hotel tower closed through the week. The company explained that the decision is because of limited demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective July 21, The Palazzo hotel will not be available for...

Devin O'Connor July 13, 2020
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Odds Released on Washington Redskins New Name, ‘Redtails’ Favored

The Washington Redskins will officially change their name for the 2021 NFL season, and online oddsmakers are offering lines on the team's new identity. Online sportsbooks have the Redskins favored to change their name by only five letters -- as Redtails is...

Devin O'Connor July 13, 2020
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Macau and Hong Kong Delaying ‘Health Passport’ That Would Ease Entries Between Two Regions

Macau and Hong Kong are once again delaying an arrangement that would allow residents to come and go more freely between the two Chinese Special Administrative Regions (SAR). The two regions, separated by the Pearl River Delta, have been working on a...

Devin O'Connor July 10, 2020
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$600M Hard Rock Casino Tejon Receives Support from Local Californians

The Tejon Indian Tribe wants to build a $600 million casino resort on land near south of Bakersfield, Calif. This week, the tribe received overwhelming support this week from area residents, local officials, and business leaders. The proposed Hard Rock Hotel &...

Devin O'Connor July 10, 2020
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Massachusetts Casinos Ready to Reopen, But Many Workers Remain at Home

Massachusetts casinos are reopening this weekend, but thousands of workers will not return to their positions, as the venues are operating at limited capacity. After nearly four months of being shuttered on state orders, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor will welcome...

Devin O'Connor July 10, 2020