Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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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8322 stories by Devin O'Connor

Connecticut Tribes Admit East Windsor Casino Years Away From Opening, Seek Sports Betting

The East Windsor casino project in northern Connecticut remains an empty plot of land despite being cleared to begin construction nearly a year ago. Former Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) signed legislation in June of 2017 that authorized the state's two tribes to...

Devin O'Connor — February 13, 2020

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Pitches State Lottery, Sports Betting to Help Bridge Budget Deficit

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has introduced legislation that seeks to form a state-run lottery system in hopes of generating new forms of tax revenue. If passed, sports betting could also be legalized. Submitted to the Senate Rules Committee, SB 188 would...

Devin O'Connor — February 13, 2020

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 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 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...