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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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8105 stories by Devin O'Connor

Las Vegas Strip economy

Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium

Las Vegas Strip property values are poised to surge in the coming years, as demand increases amid limited availability. That's according to several experts with vast economic experience working in Southern Nevada. The Economic Club of Las Vegas welcomed three experts with...

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2019
March Madness NCAA odds sports betting

NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0

The second round of March Madness saw the odds-on favorites run the table, as all 16 teams took care of business and advanced to the Sweet 16. That isn't to say there weren't some very close calls, none more notable than No....

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2019
Powerball jackpot lottery odds Mega Millions

Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is an estimated $750 million after no tickets matched all six numbers over the weekend. At a quarter of a billion dollars, Wednesday's drawing is expected to be the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in US history....

Devin O'Connor March 25, 2019
Ameristar Casino Missouri concert calendar

Former Ameristar Casino Nightclub Booker Says She Was Told to Avoid ‘All Black’ Entertainment Events

A former Ameristar Casino executive in charge of booking entertainment events at the St. Charles, Missouri, resort says her employer told her to avoid bringing shows and concerts that primarily attracted African Americans. Kim Carpenter charges in a lawsuit against parent company...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2019
MGM Resorts Japan Osaka casino

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Predicts Osaka Will Be Japan’s First Approved IR Casino Location

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren opined this week that Osaka will be the first region approved for an integrated casino resort (IR) in Japan's forthcoming commercial gaming industry. In Japan for the MLB Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome between the Seattle...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2019
Connecticut tribal casino east Windsor DOI

Connecticut Tribal Casino Receives Formal Approval From Interior Department, But Damage Already Done

The Connecticut tribal casino planned for East Windsor has finally received formal and complete approval from the US Department of the Interior (DOI), but the federal agency's long delay has put the state's two Native American groups at a competitive disadvantage. Connecticut...

Devin O'Connor March 22, 2019
Macau lawmakers visitor casino revenue

Macau Lawmakers Reject Proposal to Limit Enclave Visitor Arrivals

Macau lawmakers have dismissed a proposal introduced by the Legislative Assembly's youngest member that sought to limit the number of visitors permitted into the gambling hub each year. Last month, 27-year-old Assemblyman Sulu Sou presented the legislature with a bill that requested...

Devin O'Connor March 21, 2019
Powerball jackpot Mega Millions winners

Powerball Jackpot Now $625M, But New Wire Act Opinion Threatens Interstate Lottery Future

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $625 million after no one matched all six numbers on Wednesday night. The next drawing will take place this Saturday. The odds of hitting the jackpot are one in 292.2 million. You're 65,000 times...

Devin O'Connor March 21, 2019
Encore Boston Harbor opening Wynn

Encore Boston Harbor Accepting Reservations, Opening Night Rooms Begin at $777

The $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor has begun accepting reservations for its June opening. The Wynn Resorts integrated casino resort will hold its grand opening celebration on Sunday, June 23. Rooms for the first night start at $777 – the number commonly...

Devin O'Connor March 21, 2019
sports betting NCAA odds basketball

State Sports Betting Regulations Complicate March Madness Odds for Sportsbooks

State sports betting regulations that vary from one jurisdiction to the next are complicating the NCAA March Madness oddsmaking process for sportsbooks operating in legal markets. The first round of the men's basketball tournament tips off tomorrow, with games being played across...

Devin O'Connor March 20, 2019