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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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7660 stories by Devin O'Connor

Wynn Resorts Japan casino

Wynn Resorts Plans to Build ‘World’s Largest’ Casino Resort in Japan, as Lobbying Heats Up

Wynn Resorts is upping its lobbying campaign in Japan, telling media outlets there that the company will build the "world's largest" casino resort should it be so fortunate as to land one of the three forthcoming gaming licenses. At a recent conference...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2019
Pennsylvania satellite casino license

Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Auction Fails To Get A Bid

The Pennsylvania satellite casino auction held today in Harrisburg did not have a minimum qualifying $7.5 million bid presented to state regulators. Under the state's Gaming Expansion Act of 2017, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) was authorized to approve as many...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2019
Bahamas casino hurricane Dorian relief

Hurricane Dorian Spares Popular Bahamas Casino Resorts, Gaming Industry Announces Relief Efforts

The hurricane that wreaked havoc across the Caribbean and is now making its way up the US East Coast spared the major Bahamas casino resorts in its path of destruction. Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas in the slowest of ways, as...

Devin O'Connor September 4, 2019
Saratoga Race Course sports betting handle

Saratoga Race Course Posts Record Handle During 2019 Meet Despite Full Saturday Card Scrap

Saratoga Race Course parimutuel betting hit a record high in 2019 for the historic track's annual summer meet, as wagering from all sources totaled more than $705.3 million. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) said in a statement that it marked the...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2019
Cleveland Browns odds Super Bowl

Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Win Grave Potential Outcome for Sportsbooks

The Cleveland Browns continue to attract much sports betting action across the country, and oddsmakers are voicing concerns on what a potential Super Bowl victory by the long-troubled team would mean for their 2018-19 NFL season outcome. Week one kicks off Thursday...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2019
Macau casino stocks Hong Kong

Macau Casino Stocks Drop Following Poor August Gaming Revenue Report, Hong Kong Turmoil

Macau casino stocks are trading lower after a poor August gross gaming revenue (GGR) report, and the ongoing protests in nearby Hong Kong. The world's richest gaming hub saw casino win tumble 8.6 percent last month to $3.01 billion, down from $3.28...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2019
FOX Bet dead

FOX Bet Launches in New Jersey, First Media Giant to Lend Name to Sports Betting

FOX Bet is officially live in New Jersey, and the sports betting platform is the first to feature the branding of one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. FOX Bet is operated by The Stars Group, the Canada-based online gaming...

Devin O'Connor September 3, 2019
Melco Resorts Japan casino resort

Melco Resorts Japan Presence Expanding, Casino Operator Focused on Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama

Melco Resorts is upping its presence in Japan, as the company announced that it's adding a third office to its operations in the country that's readying to legalize commercial casinos. In a filing made with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the casino...

Devin O'Connor September 2, 2019
Genting Resorts World casino Empire

Genting Berhad Posts Increased Earnings Due To Casino Resort Operations

Genting Berhad, the Malaysia-based conglomerate that owns and operates casinos under the Resorts World brand, recorded a strong second quarter largely because of its leisure resort business. The company said revenue for the three-month period that ended June 30 was up seven...

Devin O'Connor September 2, 2019
Illinois football odds college spread

Illinois Victory Over Akron Delivers Bettors Big Win, But Sportsbooks Still Come Out on Top

The 42-3 win by the Illinois Fighting Illini over the Akron Zips Saturday delivered sports bettors a major victory. But casino sportsbooks still came out on top in week one of the college football season. Kicking off the first week of the...

Devin O'Connor September 2, 2019