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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

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Macau Anniversary Celebration Could Inhibit Casino Win, But 2020 Promising

The 20th Macau anniversary celebration this December to commemorate the enclave's return to China could impede general tourism and subsequently hurt casino revenues. Comments this week from MGM China CEO Grant Bowie relayed by Asian gaming media outlet GGRAsia reveal the executive...

Devin O'Connor September 11, 2019
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College Football Odds Provide Exciting Betting Matchups in Otherwise Ho-Hum Saturday

Thank goodness for sports betting. College football kicks off its third week on Friday, but the lineup of games through Saturday doesn't exactly present the most exciting matchups. No college football game this week will be contested between two AP Top 25 teams....

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2019
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Trade Tariffs Between US and China Threaten Las Vegas Casino Construction Projects

New trade tariffs between the United States and China possess a grave threat to billions of dollars worth of planned construction projects across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Beginning October 1, President Donald Trump will increase tariffs on $250 billion worth of...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2019
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Ohio Gaming Industry Reports Monthly Gain, Casinos Win $164.3M in August

The Ohio gaming industry enjoyed a strong final full month of the summer, as the state's casinos and racinos collectively won $164.3 million, a 4.2 percent gain on August 2018. The Buckeye State is home to four commercial casinos and seven racino...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2019
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Former Las Vegas Convention Executive Rossi Ralenkotter Charged With Felonies Over Gift Card Scandal

The former Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) chief executive faces two felony charges for his alleged role in a scandal involving the improper distribution of $90,000 worth of Southwest gift cards. Rossi Ralenkotter served as CEO of the LVCVA from...

Devin O'Connor September 10, 2019
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Caesars Entertainment Board Adds Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst

Caesars Entertainment has named Jan Jones Blackhurst to its corporate board. The move comes less than two weeks after the casino giant announced it was foregoing its efforts to win licensure in Japan, which the former Las Vegas mayor was spearheading for...

Devin O'Connor September 9, 2019
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NFL Week One Busy Weekend for Sportsbooks Across US, Casinos Report Win

Week one of the NFL season is in the books, and for the first time in US history, legal sportsbooks took action on the games in more than a dozen states across the country. Oddsmakers told ESPN that Sunday was a "decent...

Devin O'Connor September 9, 2019
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Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Posts Lowest Revenue Month in History, Building Outdoor Gaming Patio

The Horseshoe Baltimore casino won just $18.2 million in August, the property's lowest gross gaming revenue (GGR) number in its five-year history operating in Maryland. The Caesars Entertainment casino's August GGR represented a 13 percent decline compared to the same month in...

Devin O'Connor September 7, 2019
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Sen. Mitt Romney Hatching Federal Sports Betting Bill With Strange Bedfellow Sen. Chuck Schumer

Senators Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Chuck Schumer (D-New York) are teaming up to bring Congress a bill that would govern sports betting on the federal level. Gambling Compliance broke the news that the two are collaborating to introduce "federal guidelines" for legal...

Devin O'Connor September 6, 2019
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NFL Super Bowl Bets on Long Odds Placed Ahead of Week One

Super Bowl 54 won't be played until February 2, 2020. But that isn't stopping bettors from placing substantial wagers on NFL teams that aren't supposed to perform well this season. Week one of the NFL season officially kicked off Thursday night, with...

Devin O'Connor September 6, 2019