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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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7955 stories by Devin O'Connor

Atlantic Club Atlantic City casino

Atlantic Club Has Another Interested Buyer, Future of Long-Shuttered Atlantic City Casino Unknown

The Atlantic Club has sat vacant since shuttering in 2014, but the Boardwalk property might soon have a new owner. Advanced Consulting, a real estate firm based in New York, tells the Press of Atlantic City that it's in "heavy negotiations" with...

Devin O'Connor November 15, 2018
Kentucky Downs historical racing terminals

Kentucky Downs Racetrack and Gaming Parlor Sold to Thoroughbred Owner, Former Casino Executive

The Kentucky Downs horse racetrack and gaming parlor featuring 750 historical racing terminals is being sold to a thoroughbred owner and former casino executive. The undisclosed deal transfers the venue from its current owners Kentucky Downs Partners to a recently formed entity...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2018
Frank Gilliam Atlantic City casino nightclub

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Says He’s Still Mayor Following Casino Nightclub Fight

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam (D) says his participation in a casino nightclub brawl over the weekend hasn't yet cost him his job. After meeting with New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver (D) on Tuesday, Gilliam responded to reporters asking if he...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2018
Dan Gilbert Greektown Casino Detroit

Billionaire Dan Gilbert Sells Greektown Casino to Caesars REIT and Penn National for $1B

Dan Gilbert, the billionaire founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, is selling his Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit to Caesars' real estate investment trust (REIT) and Penn National Gaming for $1 billion. Caesars' REIT, VICI Properties, is paying...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2018
sports betting Maryland referendum

Maryland Voters Support Sports Betting, But Their Voices Won’t Be Heard Until 2020

Maryland voters want sports betting legalized, but state law, which requires any form of gambling expansion to be approved through a ballot referendum, will keep the issue at bay until at least 2020. A poll released this week by the University of...

Devin O'Connor November 13, 2018
Macau government casinos junket

Macau Government Praises Remaining Junkets, Operators Request Tax Break

The Macau government says the remaining junket companies catering to China's mainland elite are playing a vital role in the resurgence of the enclave's gaming industry, and are doing it while better adhering to the appropriate regulations than in years past. Macau’s...

Devin O'Connor November 13, 2018
Nevada prostitutes Las Vegas stadium

Nevada Prostitutes Rally for Las Vegas Super Bowl in 2025 with Pledge of Extra Fun for Fans

Nevada prostitutes are appealing to the NFL for Las Vegas to land the Super Bowl in 2025 by promising a massive party that the league has never seen before. Prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas and throughout Clark County. But in adjacent...

Devin O'Connor November 13, 2018
Wynn Resorts Macau casino revenue

Wynn Resorts Forecasts Macau Slowdown, Analysts Downplay Concerns

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox delivered investors a rather gloomy forecast for Macau during last week's third quarter conference call, but not all analysts are sold on the idea that the gaming enclave is headed for a slowdown. Maddox revealed that since...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2018
tribal casino Wisconsin Ho-Chunk

Ho-Chunk Tribal Casino Resort in Beloit Moves Forward, Wisconsin Governor-Elect Supports $405M Project

A tribal casino planned for Beloit, Wisconsin, by the Ho-Chunk Indians is closer to receiving full authorization from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Late last week, the City of Beloit announced that the $405 million Native American casino resort is making...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2018
New York Jets MGM Resorts

New York Jets Partnership With MGM Resorts Condemned by Circling Mystery Airplane Banner

The New York Jets and MGM Resorts reached a multiyear gaming partnership late last month that integrates the casino company with the NFL franchise, but not everyone in the area is happy about it. During the Jets game on Sunday against the...

Devin O'Connor November 12, 2018