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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

Kansas City Chiefs NFL odds betting

Kansas City Chiefs Field Goal Favorite On Road Against AFC West Rival Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-2) are favored by three points on the road against the Denver Broncos (2-4) in a critical AFC West divisional showdown. The Broncos look to keep their momentum going, winning their last two games after beginning the year...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2019
Macau casino workers gaming dealer

Macau Casino Workers Barred From Entering Gaming Floors Off-Hours

Macau casino employees won't be permitted to enter their workplaces when not on the job, according to a new law going into effect on December 27, 2019. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau – stylized DICJ – recently met with the six...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2019
Connecticut casinos Foxwoods Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Casinos Report Reduced Slot Win, 15th Consecutive Monthly Decline

The two tribal Connecticut casinos – Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods – once again reported reduced slot revenue win, September marking the state gaming industry's 15th consecutive monthly decline. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) on slots totaled $44.6 million at Mohegan Sun last month...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2019
New Jersey sportsbook Atlantic City GGR

New Jersey Sportsbooks Score Record Month, September Handle Totals $445M

New Jersey sportsbooks took $445.5 million in wagers in September, which is their highest monthly haul since the state welcomed its first sports bet in June of 2018. Data from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) shows that sports betting played a...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2019
Pansy Ho Brazil casino resort MGM China

MGM Macau Billionaire Pansy Ho Eyeing Brazil for Integrated Casino Resort

Pansy Ho, one of Macau "King of Gambling" Stanley Ho's 17 children, says Brazil has all the basic requirements needed to warrant an integrated casino resort investment. Ho, 57, is worth an estimated $4.3 billion by Forbes, and chairs her family's Shun...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2019

Facebook Gambling Ads Reportedly Targeted Children, Social Media Company Pursuing Legal Action Against Marketers

Facebook gambling advertisements have allegedly targeted those who are not legally permitted to access online casinos. The allegation is that at least one UK marketing startup was involved. The Spinner, described by Forbes as "a secretive UK-based startup that provides social media...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2019
Steve Wynn Nevada Gaming Control Board

Steve Wynn Faces Gaming Industry Ban in Nevada, State Regulators Declare Him Unsuitable

Steve Wynn is the subject of a five-count complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) that seeks to strip the billionaire's ability to work in the state's gaming industry. The three-member NGCB says the allegations against Steve Wynn that he...

Devin O'Connor October 15, 2019
Las Vegas wedding Little White Chapel

Changing Las Vegas Landscape Makes Selling Iconic Little White Chapel Difficult

Las Vegas is constantly changing, and with a decline in visitors opting to tie the knot while in Sin City, selling the Little White Chapel is proving difficult. The 2018 Las Vegas Visitor Profile report commissioned by the Las Vegas Convention and...

Devin O'Connor October 14, 2019
Alabama Clemson college football odds betting

Alabama, Clemson Heavy NCAA National Championship Favorites Following Georgia Loss

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers are the strong Las Vegas betting frontrunners for the National Championship following Georgia's loss to unranked South Carolina. The FanDuel sportsbook has Clemson the odds-on favorite at 2/1. Alabama trails closely at 9/4 (+225). LSU...

Devin O'Connor October 14, 2019
Hard Rock New Orleans casino

Hard Rock International Takes No Responsibility for New Orleans Construction Accident

Casino operator Hard Rock International says it was not involved in the deadly hotel construction accident in New Orleans that will bear its name once complete. On Saturday, several floors of the planned 18-floor building collapsed, killing two and injuring more than...

Devin O'Connor October 14, 2019