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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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7584 stories by Devin O'Connor

Wynn Macau China online casino

Online Casino Scam in China Used Wynn Macau Brand to Lure Investors

The Wynn Macau brand, the Wynn Resorts operating arm in the Chinese Special Administrative Region for three integrated casino resorts, has allegedly been used to lure people into investing in an illegal online casino business. The China News Service reported this week...

Devin O'Connor January 10, 2020
East Windsor Connecticut casino license

Connecticut Judge Says East Windsor Officials ‘Abused Discretion’ in Approving Casino Booze Permit

A Connecticut judge has ruled the East Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission "abused its discretion" in signing off on a liquor permit for the casino site. The state's two tribes want to jointly build a satellite casino on a 28.5-acre lot located...

Devin O'Connor January 10, 2020
The Drew Las Vegas casino resort

The Drew Las Vegas Receives Licensing Recommendation From State Board, Targeting Fall 2022

The Drew Las Vegas owner says he's still moving forward with bringing the longstanding Strip eyesore to life, and is targeting a fall 2022 opening for the towering 67-story blue structure. New York businessman Steve Witkoff was before the Nevada Gaming Control...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2020
Vermont sports betting legislation

Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced, Would Legalize Mobile Wagering

A Vermont sports betting bill has been prefiled in the Montpelier capital, and if the legislation becomes law, mobile wagering would be permitted throughout the Green Mountain State. State Senators Richard Sears (D-Bennington) and Michael Sirotkin (D-Chittenden) prefiled S.213 this week. The...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2020
Justin Thomas golf odds Sony

Justin Thomas Dominating PGA Tour, Enters Sony Open as Betting Favorite

Justin Thomas is seeking his third victory in as many months on the PGA Tour this week in Hawaii at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. The 26-year-old has his game in prime form. Ranked No. 4 in the world, Thomas...

Devin O'Connor January 9, 2020
Joe Biden 2020 odds Democratic

Joe Biden Increasing 2020 Democratic Lead, Political Bettors Believe Former VP Will Win Party Nod

Joe Biden, the former vice president of the United States, has extended his lead in the race to secure the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2020 presidential election. PredictIt shares of Biden winning the party's 2020 ticket are trading at 41 cents....

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2020
James Packer Crown Resorts Sydney

Crown Resorts Billionaire James Packer ‘Doing Better,’ Happy to Live Quieter Life

Billionaire James Packer was in Sydney this week to inspect the construction progress at Crown Resorts' AUD$2.4 billion ($1.65 billion) integrated casino resort, and took time to briefly update reporters on his mental health. The founder of Crown Resorts resigned from the...

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2020
Genting Japan casino license

Genting Embracing Role of Underdog in Japan, Believes Resorts World Sentosa Boosts Odds

Genting Berhad, the parent company to integrated casino resorts around the world, is embracing the purported role of being an underdog in winning one of the three forthcoming gaming licenses in Japan. Katrina Hamlin, a Hong Kong-based viewpoint reporter focused on Asian...

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2020
Virginia casino resort Bristol

Second Bristol Virginia Casino Proposed, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Partners With Local Developer

Another Virginia casino proposal for Bristol is now on the table, but not everyone is happy about it. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) announced Tuesday that it's partnering with commercial real estate developer Steve Johnson to bring a luxury casino...

Devin O'Connor January 8, 2020
Mississippi Lottery crime scandal

Mississippi Police Allege Men Forged Lottery Ticket, Glued Winning Numbers in Attempt to Win $100K

Police in Mississippi say two men glued the winning numbers onto a state lottery ticket in an attempt to fraudulently claim a $100,000 prize. The odds were slim to none that such a scheme would work, and it didn't. Mississippi Lottery officials...

Devin O'Connor January 7, 2020