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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7581 stories by Devin O'Connor

New No. 1 Rory McIlroy Favorite at Riviera in Star-Studded Genesis Invitational

Rory McIlroy, the new No. 1 player in the world, is the favorite at this week's Genesis Invitational, held at famed Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. McIlroy's game is in pristine form. His last 11 worldwide starts feature nine top-9...

Devin O'Connor — February 13, 2020

Atlantic City Casinos Kick-off 2020 with Strong January, Gaming Revenue Tops $300M

Atlantic City casinos and sportsbooks enjoyed a strong first month in 2020, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) exceeded $300 million, a nearly 31 percent increase on January 2019. Brick-and-mortar operations in Atlantic City saw slot machines and table games win $192 million...

Devin O'Connor — February 12, 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...