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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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7776 stories by Devin O'Connor

Tiger Woods Mickelson match odds

‘The Match’ Odds: Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning Favorites Against Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning are the favorites today in "The Match: Champions for Charity" against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady at Medalist Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. The star-studded match featuring four champions that are current or future Hall of Famers...

Devin O'Connor May 24, 2020
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Heightened Tensions Between United States and China to Hurt Las Vegas Economy

Tensions between the United States and China continue to worsen because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and leaders of the two superpowers are growing increasingly agitated with one another. President Donald Trump has criticized the People's Republic for his belief that the country...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2020
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Oklahoma Tribes Write Interior Department Regarding Their New Gaming Compacts, Dismiss Sister Tribes’ Complaints

The two Oklahoma tribes that reached new gaming compacts last month with Governor Kevin Stitt (R) tell the US Interior Department that their casino revenue-sharing arrangements should be formally approved. In April, the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribe announced new gaming compacts...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2020
2020 election odds polls Trump Biden

2020 Election Odds and Polls Forecasting Different Outcomes, Bettors Like Trump, Pollsters Biden

The 2020 election odds and polls are forecasting different outcomes for November's election, as bettors like President Donald Trump's chances, while pollsters say former VP Joe Biden will become the next commander-in-chief. The market at online political betting exchange PredictIt asking, "Who...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2020
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NJ Senate President Says Atlantic City ‘In Trouble,’ Gov. Says No Plans to Reopen Casinos

Atlantic City is "in trouble." That's according to New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D), who believes Governor Phil Murphy (D) needs to be more proactive in allowing casinos to reopen. All nine casinos have been closed since March 16, when Murphy...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2020
Turning Stone New York casinos

Turning Stone, Two Other Upstate New York Casinos, Announce June 10 Reopenings

Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, Yellow Brick Road Casino & Sports Book in Chittenango, and Point Place Casino in Bridgeport – three Upstate New York properties owned by the Oneida Nation – plan to reopen on Wednesday, June 10. The first...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2020
Pennsylvania casinos reopening COVID-19

Pennsylvania Casinos Receive Reopening Protocols from State Gaming Regulator

Pennsylvania casinos have received reopening protocols from the state Gaming Control Board (PGCB) they'll need to implement prior to welcoming gamblers back to their properties. All 12 land-based casinos have been closed since mid-March on Governor Tom Wolf's (D) orders. Casinos won't...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2020
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Japan Casino Candidate Osaka Has Emergency Order Lifted

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lifted his emergency order on Osaka, a leading candidate city for one of the country's three integrated resort (IR) casinos. Abe's national emergency is to run through the end of this month, but his administration began...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2020
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Macau Sees Almost 100 Percent Fewer Visitors in April, But Reason for Optimism

The number of Macau visitor arrivals last month was down nearly 100 percent, as the world's richest gambling hub remains relatively closed to nonresidents. The Macau Statistics and Census Service reports that just 11,041 travelers made their way last month into the...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2020
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South Jersey Congressional Candidate Wants Federal Support for Atlantic City Casinos

A congressional candidate running to represent South Jersey says the federal government should assist casinos during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus led to every commercial casino in the United States suspending their operations, and resulted in hundreds of thousands of...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2020