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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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7893 stories by Devin O'Connor

Caesars Entertainment acquisition Carl Icahn

Caesars Entertainment Readying for Sale, Golden Nugget Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Remains Interested

Caesars Entertainment will soon officially put the company up for sale, sources say, and Golden Nugget billionaire Tilman Fertitta is said to be at the center of the acquisition talks. The New York Post claims sources close to Caesars reveal the company...

Devin O'Connor April 11, 2019
Masters odds Tiger Woods McIlroy

Masters Betting: Tiger Woods Attracts Most Money, Rickie Fowler Prints Most Tickets

More money is on Tiger Woods for the 2019 Masters – which tees off the first round in a matter of hours – than any other golfer in the 87-player field. Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker Jeff Sherman says Woods has garnered the most...

Devin O'Connor April 11, 2019
State Department Vietnam casino money laundering

US State Department Says Vietnam Ending Ban on Locals Gambling Increases Money Laundering Risks

The US State Department has issued concerns over the Vietnam government deciding to end the county's prohibition on citizens having access to integrated casino resorts. The $4 billion Corona Casino on Phu Quoc Island – which opened in January with 1,000 slot...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2019
Revel curse Bruce Deifik Atlantic City casino

Former Casino Owner Bruce Deifik Death Reignites ‘Revel Curse’ Fable, Ocean Resort Changes Name

This week's death of Bruce Deifik in a car accident has added lore to the supposed "Revel Curse" of the casino he once owned in Atlantic City. Deifik died late Sunday night in Denver, Colorado, after driving home from an MLB game....

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2019
sports bettor Jeopardy! James Holzhauer

Sports Bettor James Holzhauer Breaks ‘Jeopardy!’ Single-Day Record, Pro Gambler Wins $110,914

Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer is accustomed to risk. On Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, the 34-year-old proved he's willing to put his money on the line when he feels he knows the outcome of a betting opportunity. The three-day defending champion headed...

Devin O'Connor April 10, 2019
Las Vegas sports bettor Jeopardy!

Professional Las Vegas Sports Bettor James Holzhauer on ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak

Las Vegas professional sports bettor James Holzhauer has a knack for dissecting odds, but he's also well-versed in general trivia and has recently displayed his depth of knowledge on the TV show "Jeopardy!" Holzhauer is amid a three-day victory run, and has...

Devin O'Connor April 9, 2019
Wynn Resorts Boston casino Matt Maddox

Boston Globe Pressures Massachusetts Regulators to Demand Wynn Resorts Fire CEO Matt Maddox

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox's days could be numbered, as pressure is mounting from the powerful Boston Globe's editorial staff who are insisting that state regulators demand his removal in order for the casino company to retain its critical gaming license in...

Devin O'Connor April 9, 2019
Atlantic City casino revenue gaming industry

Atlantic City Casino Profits Plunge 15 Percent in 2018, Increased Competition Blamed

Atlantic City casino profits fell more than 15 percent last year, as added competition in the beachfront gaming town resulted in reduced bottom lines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the Q4 and 2018 full-year earnings reports for the...

Devin O'Connor April 9, 2019
Virginia Cavaliers NCAA basketball odds

Virginia Cavaliers Win NCAA Men’s Basketball Title One Year After Making History For Wrong Reason

The Virginia Cavaliers beat Texas Tech 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night to claim the university's first NCAA men's basketball National Championship. The result covered the consensus one-point spread Virginia was spotting the underdog Red Raiders. It was no easy feat...

Devin O'Connor April 9, 2019
Masters odds McIlroy Johnson Woods

Masters Week: Odds Favor McIlroy, DJ, Rose, and Woods for Golf’s First Major of 2019

The 2019 Masters tees off at Augusta National on Thursday, and as the major week begins, Las Vegas oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy the favorite to win the green jacket. The Westgate SuperBook has McIlroy at just 7/1 to win the Masters and...

Devin O'Connor April 8, 2019