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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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6125 stories by Devin O'Connor

Pamunkey Indian Tribe Norfolk casino Jon Yarbrough

Pamunkey Indian Tribe Extends Norfolk Casino Land Purchase Deadline to Jan. 2025

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Virginia maintains its "unwavering commitment" to building a first-class casino in Norfolk on the banks of the Elizabeth River. But the federally recognized Native American group says it might need more time before ponying up the $10...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2023
Richmond casino Virginia Urban One Churchill

Richmond Casino Referendum’s Uncertain Fate as Polling Shows Split Support

New polling on next month's Richmond casino referendum suggests it's anyone's guess as to which side will prevail. Early voting in the Virginia capital is underway on the proposed $562 million project being presented by Urban One, Inc., in partnership with Churchill...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2023
Macau casinos gaming revenue GGR

Macau Casinos Enjoy Best Month Since Pandemic, October Win Tops $2.4B

In October, Macau casinos experienced their best month since the COVID-19 pandemic, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP19.5 billion (US$2.42 billion). The October win is the best monthly haul since January 2020, when the six casino operators won $2.75 billion. With...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2023
Las Vegas Strip casino gaming revenue

Las Vegas Strip Powers Nevada’s $1.27B Gaming Win in September

The Las Vegas Strip accounted for more than half of the state's $1.27 billion gaming win generated in September 2023. The $741.2 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) won by Strip casinos propelled Nevada to its best September on record. The $1.27...

Devin O'Connor November 1, 2023
Korn Ferry Jake Staiano golf betting

Korn Ferry Tour Player Jake Staiano Says He Was Suspended for Betting $116

Korn Ferry Tour player Jake Staiano received a three-month suspension last week from the PGA Tour for placing prohibited bets. Staiano was one of two players that the PGA Tour announced had violated its Integrity Program, which mandates that players refrain from...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2023
Pope casino Arkansas Cherokee Gulfside

Pope County Judge Submits Exclusive Letter of Support Backing Cherokees Casino

Pope County Judge Ben Cross has submitted an updated letter of support for the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) to be awarded the county's lone commercial casino license. The Arkansas Supreme Court last week ruled in a 5-2 decision that the Arkansas Racing...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2023
Rockingham North Carolina casino lawsuit Cordish

Rockingham Residents File Lawsuit Against County for Casino Dispute

Landowners in North Carolina's Rockingham County have filed a lawsuit against county commissioners for allegedly ignoring "basic legal requirements" in their rezoning of 192.7 acres of land targeted for a casino development. In August, the Rockingham Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2023
Encore Boston Harbor Wynn Resorts lawsuit

Encore Boston Harbor Not Nickel and Diming Customers, Casino Says in Voucher Lawsuit

Encore Boston Harbor attorneys are asking the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling that went the casino's way. Massachusetts resident Richard Schuster brought a class-action lawsuit against Encore Boston Harbor and its parent company,...

Devin O'Connor October 31, 2023
Nevada gaming regulations NGCB trespass

Nevada Gaming Regulators Deliberate Whether Trespassers Can Collect Casino Winnings

Nevada gaming regulators are considering whether a change to state gaming policy is needed when paying certain gamblers their winnings. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) ruled during its October 4 meeting that the Casablanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite must pay...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2023
United Nations UN money laundering casinos

UN: China’s Gambling Crackdown Has Increased Money Laundering Elsewhere

A United Nations official says China's crackdown on cross-border money transfers related to gambling in Macau has resulted in illicit gangs laundering their dirty money through casinos and online gambling platforms in other parts of Asia. Benedikt Hofmann is the deputy representative...

Devin O'Connor October 30, 2023