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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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7892 stories by Devin O'Connor

Steve Wynn Las Vegas Raiders

Steve Wynn Emerges at West Hollywood Restaurant Known for Spotting Celebs

Disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn emerged from hiding last week at Craig's in Los Angeles, a West Hollywood restaurant on Melrose Avenue frequented by A-list celebrities. Wynn sightings have been few and far between since January 2018 when The Wall Street Journal...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2019
Cyber Monday Las Vegas hotel deal

Las Vegas Cyber Monday Deals Offer Deep Savings on Casino Hotel Rooms, Shows

Cyber Monday, the online shopping bonanza that follows Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday, is once again offering up a smorgasbord of internet deals. And that extends to deep discounts on Las Vegas casino hotel rooms, shows, and dining. Though Cyber Monday doesn't...

Devin O'Connor December 1, 2019
Norfolk casino gaming Virginia

Norfolk Casino Committee Formed to Educate Public on Gaming Impact

The Norfolk casino issue is a complicated and divisive topic in the Virginia waterfront city, prompting the local mayor to form a committee to discuss gaming with the public. On Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council – without any warning or public notice...

Devin O'Connor November 30, 2019
Conor McGregor UFC odds

Conor McGregor Favored Against Donald Cerrone for Las Vegas UFC Fight

Conor "The Notorious" McGregor is the favorite against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone for their January 18 UFC bout in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor's first fight in more than a year. The non-title welterweight showdown will headline UFC 246 at Las Vegas'...

Devin O'Connor November 29, 2019
gaming regulatory New Jersey sports betting

New Jersey Gaming Regulator Advises Media to Avoid Advertising Unlicensed Sports Betting Websites

New Jersey's chief gaming regulator is advising all news and media outlets covering sports betting to avoid referencing or accepting advertising from unlicensed networks. New Jersey led the charge against the federal government to repeal the ban on sports betting. The Supreme...

Devin O'Connor November 29, 2019
Powerball MUSL lottery lawsuit

Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection

The operator of Powerball says it won't reveal the financial details of the settlement it reached with a winner who claimed he was owed millions of dollars in damages. Earlier this week, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) settled with Larry Dawson of...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2019
New Jersey drug court Atlantic City casino

New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs

New Jersey drug court graduates are a major step closer to entering the candidate pool for Atlantic City casino job openings. Assembly Bill 5817 – introduced by Democratic Assemblymen Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato, both representing Atlantic County – passed the full...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2019
Paddy Power odds betting advertising

William Hill Serves Thanksgiving Football Odds Tutorial, Betting Depends on Who’s Sober, Hungover

A backyard Thanksgiving football game is a cherished pastime for many Americans on Turkey Day, and this year one bookmaker is showing families how they can set odds to up the ante of the outcome. William Hill, the largest sports betting operator...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2019
The 13 Macau casino hotel

The 13 Macau Loses $65M Over Last Six Months, Blames Casino Struggles

The 13 Macau south of the Cotai Strip in Coloane has cost its parent company nearly $65 million in operating expenses for the non-gaming resort over the last six months. South Shore Holdings Limited blamed the lack of a casino at the...

Devin O'Connor November 27, 2019
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Macau Gaming Crimes Surge 20 Percent, Officials Credit Better Law Enforcement for Statistical Rise

Macau gaming-related crimes are up 19.5 percent January through September 2019. But officials in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) say that's only due to better law enforcement operations. Macau Security Secretary Wong Sio Chak revealed at a press conference Monday that...

Devin O'Connor November 27, 2019