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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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7660 stories by Devin O'Connor

Tom Brady Las Vegas Raiders odds

Sorry Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Insiders Say Tom Brady Not Coming

The Las Vegas Raiders are considered longshots to land soon-to-be unrestricted free agent quarterback Tom Brady, as NFL insiders say the organization is happy with current starter Derek Carr. For the first time in his Hall of Fame career, the 42-year-old Brady...

Devin O'Connor March 9, 2020
Macau gaming revenue coronavirus

Macau February Tourism Numbers Dismal, Enclave Still Essentially on Lockdown

Macau remains nearly on lockdown because of the ongoing novel COVID-19 coronavirus, and that's drastically cut visitor arrivals into the enclave. In response to an inquiry from GGRAsia, the online media outlet focused on the Asian gaming industry, the Macau Public Security...

Devin O'Connor March 8, 2020
Michigan sports betting Detroit casino

Michigan Sports Betting Going Live Next Week, But Only at Detroit Casinos

Michigan sports betting will begin operations next week, but only the three brick-and-mortar casinos in Detroit will initially be taking wagers. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Friday that beginning March 11 at 1 p.m. ET, land-based sportsbooks at MGM Grand...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2020
Horseshoe Baltimore Maryland casinos

Horseshoe Baltimore Struggles Continue, Lone Maryland Casino in Red Last Month

Horseshoe Baltimore, the Caesars Entertainment casino near the NFL Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium, continues to struggle. Maryland's six casinos performed well last month, all but the Horseshoe recording year-over-year gross gaming revenue (GGR) gains. Casino win totaled $151.3 million, a 10.6 percent...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2020
Chen Lip Keong Russia Vladivostok

NagaCorp Remains Committed to $300M Casino in Remote Vladivostok Russia

Chen Lip Keong, the billionaire founder of NagaCorp, a Hong Kong-listed gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates Cambodia's NagaWorld integrated casino resort, is staying the course with plans to build in Russia's Vladivostok. Markets around the world are tumbling due...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2020
Las Vegas coronavirus stocks gaming

Coronavirus Invades Nevada, First Confirmed Case in Las Vegas Area

The novel COVID-19 coronavirus that has infected more than 93,00 people globally – the vast majority in China – has made its way to the Las Vegas Valley. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) confirmed today that a man in his 50s...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2020
Seminole Tribe Florida gaming compact

Odds Long Seminoles and Florida Resolve Gaming Compact Before 2020 Session Ends

The Seminole Tribe in Florida, one of the most powerful Native American groups in the country, isn't expected to resolve its long-running gaming compact dispute with its home state before the legislature is scheduled to adjourn later this month. In May 2019,...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2020
Maryland sports betting referendum

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Progresses, Voters Could Decide Fate in November

Maryland sports betting Senate Bill 4 is moving to the state's upper chamber floor after receiving unanimous approval in committee. Introduced by Sen. Craig Zucker (D-Montgomery), the legislation seeks to allow the state's three horse racetracks, six casinos, and potentially the NFL...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2020
Rory McIlroy golf odds Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer Odds: Rory McIlroy in League of His Own, Defending Champ Molinari Searching for Game

If the odds are correct, Rory McIlroy is the man to beat at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. But, then again, favorites this year in golf haven't exactly been the best bets. Of the 10 completed events on the PGA Tour this...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2020
Freehold Raceway New Jersey sports betting

Freehold Raceway Seeking Sports Betting License, New Jersey Track Owned by Pennsylvania Casino Operators

Freehold Raceway parent owners Penn National Gaming and Greenwood Racing – both casino operators that are headquartered in Pennsylvania – are moving forward with plans to incorporate a sportsbook into the historic New Jersey venue. The Freehold Borough Council unanimously approved a...

Devin O'Connor March 4, 2020