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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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8322 stories by Devin O'Connor

Scientific Games IGT Brazil lottery

Scientific Games and IGT Win Brazil Lottery Contract, Country Continues Pursuing More Open Economy

Scientific Games and IGT have partnered to successfully win the operational rights to Brazil's instant lottery. Two of the world's largest gaming manufacturers and lottery services providers, Las Vegas-based Scientific Games and UK-headquartered IGT, will pay the Brazilian government a total of...

Devin O'Connor October 23, 2019
PGA Tour Japan golf casino

Japan Welcomes PGA Tour Superstars, Odds Favor Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy

The PGA Tour is staying in Asia for another week. This time, the world's best golfers are traveling to Chiba, Japan, for the ZOZO Championship. Justin Thomas won last week's CJ Cup at Nine Bridges Golf Club on Jeju Island, South Korea....

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2019
Atlanta Motor Speedway Georgia casino

$1B Atlanta Motor Speedway Casino Resort Proposed, Peach State Gaming Battle Off to Races

Owners of the Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) are prepared to invest $1 billion to transform the property into a major casino resort complex that would feature private residences, hotel, convention space, a theme park, movie theater, and retail shopping. Atlanta Motor Speedway...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2019
sports betting Atlantic City Race Course

Sports Betting Could Rescue Atlantic City Race Course, Redevelopment Plan Announced

Legal sports betting in New Jersey is fueling an effort to redevelop and reopen the shuttered Atlantic City Race Course that has sat vacant for more than four years. Property owner Greenwood ACRA purchased the track in 2001 for $15 million. Greenwood...

Devin O'Connor October 22, 2019
Japan casino management commission

Japan Casino Management Commission Coming in January, Federal Agency Will Monitor Integrated Resorts

The Japan Casino Management Commission (CMC) that will regulate the country's forthcoming commercial gaming industry will be revealed on January 7, 2020. GGRAsia, an online media outlet focused on gaming matters throughout Asia, relayed the information from Japan's federal government that details...

Devin O'Connor October 21, 2019
World Series odds Houston Washington

World Series Odds: Houston Astros Biggest Favorite Since 2007 Boston Red Sox

The World Series odds on the Houston Astros beating the Washington Nationals has a price on the best-of-seven title that hasn't been seen in more than a decade. The FanDuel sportsbook has the American League champs at -240 (implied odds of 70.59...

Devin O'Connor October 21, 2019
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Macau Locals Gambling Less, Participation Rate Down 27 Percent Since 2003

Macau locals aren't testing their luck as much as they used to, a new study from the University of Macau concluding that participation rates among enclave residents are at their lowest levels since 2003. According to research from the university's Institute for...

Devin O'Connor October 21, 2019
Texas casino tribal gaming John Cornyn

Texas Tribe Says Sen. John Cornyn Request to Delay Casino Bill Hearings Prioritizes Politics Over Equality

A Texas tribe is firing back at Senator John Cornyn's (R) efforts in DC to delay hearings regarding legislation that would give two federally recognized Native American groups gaming rights in the Lone Star State. HR 759 – the Ysleta del Sur...

Devin O'Connor October 20, 2019
Yokohama Japan casino integrated resort

Wanted: Multibillion-Dollar Integrated Resort Casino Proposals in Yokohama Japan

Integrated resort (IR) operators are officially welcome to submit casino concepts to city officials in Yokohama, Japan. Japan's second-most populated city announced this week that its request-for-concept (RFC) period is formally underway. Plans from casino operators must be received by the close...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2019
Kentucky casinos Andy Beshear

Kentucky Republicans Say Odds Long Casino Effort Will Prevail, Gaming Key Topic in Gubernatorial Campaign

Two Kentucky Senate Republicans are warning Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear that his effort to legalize casinos won't succeed. Senate President Robert Stivers and Majority Leader Damon Thayer – both Republicans in the GOP-controlled upper chamber of the Kentucky General Assembly –...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2019