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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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7780 stories by Devin O'Connor

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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
New York Salamanca casino Seneca Nation

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
Alienstock online betting sportsbook

‘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
Macau mass market casino revenue GGR

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
Lenny Dykstra Bagel Boss boxing odds

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
Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns NFL odds

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
Miami Dolphins NFL odds sports betting

Oddsmakers Say Miami Dolphins Perhaps Worst NFL Team in History

The Miami Dolphins are bad. Every National Football League (NFL) fan knows that, and oddsmakers in Las Vegas and across the country say setting point spreads on the Fins is tough because the team isn't even trying to win. Miami opened the...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2019
Las Vegas airport McCarran slot

McCarran Las Vegas Airport Seeks New Non-Stop International Flights to Increase Tourism, Gaming

Las Vegas airport officials are embarking on a globe-trotting tour to appeal to international airlines in hopes of convincing them to run new non-stop flights to Southern Nevada. McCarran International Airport, the main air hub for the Las Vegas Valley and Southern...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2019
Harrah's New Orleans casino Louisiana

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Reports August Gaming Revenue Increase, State Riverboats Also Win

August was a strong month for Harrah's New Orleans and Louisiana's 15 riverboat casinos, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) was up across the state. Harrah's, the state's only land-based casino, reported a GGR increase of 1.8 percent to $50.5 million. That's a...

Devin O'Connor September 20, 2019
NFL odds Australia sports betting

NFL Scores Touchdown Down Under With Tabcorp Official Wagering Partnership

The National Football League (NFL) and Australian gaming giant Tabcorp are teaming up to deliver sports betting and various free-to-play games on American professional football to fans Down Under. In a press release, the NFL says Tabcorp will become an "Official Wagering...

Devin O'Connor September 20, 2019