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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

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US Government Sues Saipan Casino Imperial Pacific for Sex Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation

The Saipan casino Imperial Pacific in the Northern Mariana Islands is being sued by the US government on allegations that the resort has subjected its female employees to sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and retaliation. The lawsuit comes by way of the US...

Devin O'Connor September 25, 2019
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Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Match Saved by the Bell: Screech to Fight Bagel Boss

The Atlantic City celebrity boxing match originally planned to feature the "Bagel Boss" Chris Morgan against former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and World Series champion Lenny Dykstra will now feature the five-foot-nothing internet personality fighting actor Dustin Diamond. Best known as...

Devin O'Connor September 25, 2019
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President Donald Trump Impeachment Odds Hit 90-Day High, Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Inquiry

President Donald Trump's impeachment odds are surging, as the US House of Representatives moves toward passing at least one article of impeachment in his first full term. The PredictIt market asking, "Will Donald Trump be impeached in his first term?" has "Yes"...

Devin O'Connor September 24, 2019
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Odds Are Long Tony Romo Misses NFL Broadcast For Safeway Open

Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo is once again teeing it up on the Professional Golfers Assn. (PGA) Tour. But the odds are long that the CBS announcer will make the cut at the Safeway Open, which would require him to miss...

Devin O'Connor September 24, 2019
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Caesars Rio Las Vegas Sale Fuels Speculation for Off-Strip Property Future

The Rio Las Vegas sale by Caesars Entertainment to New York-based real estate firm Imperial Companies has fueled plenty of speculation as to what the future holds for the off-Strip casino resort. The two parties announced a deal Monday for Imperial to...

Devin O'Connor September 24, 2019
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Seneca Nation Casino Revenue Dispute Leads To Salamanca, NY Budget Woes

New York State has sent the City of Salamanca $2.35 million to help fund the tiny town's local budget amid the ongoing casino revenue sharing dispute with the Seneca Nation. A check for $2,350,000 was received last Friday by city officials to...

Devin O'Connor September 24, 2019
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‘Alienstock’ Outcome Forecast by Online Sportsbooks, Event Alienated Most Worldly Beings

Last weekend's Alienstock was a bust by nearly all accounts. The much-hyped desert event near the Area 51 military base drew just 3,000 people and saw its second day of concerts cancelled. It began as a joke – a Facebook event created...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2019
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Macau Mass Market Visitation Surges With Pearl River Delta Bridge Opening

Macau is welcoming a wave of new mass market visitors because of the October 2018 opening of the 34-mile Pearl River Delta bridge that connects the enclave to Hong Kong. Information supplied by the Macau Statistics and Census Service reveals that same-day...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2019
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Lenny Dykstra Cans Bagel Boss Fight at Showboat Atlantic City

Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra is pulling out of his planned celebrity boxing fight with "Bagel Boss" Chris Morgan on the advice of his lawyers. Morgan says more than 100 tickets had been sold at $50 plus $6.75 in taxes and fees...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2019
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Los Angeles Rams Win Over Cleveland Browns Delivers Bettors Sunday Victory, First Loss for Las Vegas

The Los Angeles Rams' 20-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns Sunday night capped off a winning National Football League (NFL) week three for sports bettors, their first of the season. The money was on the defending NFC champs Sunday night, as the...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2019