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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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8021 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Wynn Resorts Puts Las Vegas Parking Fee Policy in Reverse, Charges Lifted for Paying Guests

Wynn Resorts says beginning July 1 overnight hotel guests and patrons of its Las Vegas casinos who spend at least $50 will be afforded free parking. The policy change is the first of what many hope becomes a trend. In 2016, MGM...

Devin O'Connor June 8, 2018
Las Vegas RNC Republican National Convention

Las Vegas in Running to Host 2020 Republican National Convention

Las Vegas is one of two finalist host cities officials at the Republican National Committee (RNC) are considering for the party's 2020 convention. Sometime between July and September 2020, the RNC will gather to presumably again nominate President Donald Trump to the...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2018
Golden State odds NBA Finals betting

Golden State Warriors, Led by ‘Assassin’ Kevin Durant, Take 3-0 NBA Finals Lead

If the Golden State Warriors don't win their third NBA title in four years in the coming week, they'll be on the wrong side of the biggest comeback in the history of American sports. Of course, the odds of an upset like...

Devin O'Connor June 7, 2018
US Open odds golf betting

US Open Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy at Shinnecock

The 2018 US Open field is nearly set. And with just two weeks to go before the best golfers in the world tee it up on Long Island at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, oddsmakers believe Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy are the...

Devin O'Connor June 6, 2018
Culinary Union Las Vegas strike

Las Vegas Culinary Union Claiming Upper Hand in Ongoing Contract Negotiations

The Culinary Union has reached new five-year contracts with MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, the two companies that represent the bulk of the 50,000 workers who were threatening a strike. Negotiations continue with 15 casino properties on the Strip and downtown Las...

Devin O'Connor June 6, 2018
Caesars Entertainment brand license

Caesars Entertainment Continues Non-Gaming Expansion, Seeks Brand Partnerships

Caesars Entertainment is reducing its focus on gaming in favor of finding partners interested in licensing four of its brands. In a Monday press release, the casino operator announced plans "to create unique branding and licensing opportunities" with select partners. The announcement...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2018
AGA Geoff Freeman American Gaming

American Gaming Association Chief Geoff Freeman Lands Top Shelf Lobbying Spot With Grocery Group

Geoff Freeman is leaving as CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), the casino industry's chief lobbying group in DC, to become CEO and president of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Freeman's resignation comes less than a month after the Supreme Court repealed...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2018
Caesars Windsor strike union

Caesars Windsor Strike Over: Casino and Union Reach Three-Year Deal

Caesars Windsor in Ontario, Canada will reopen its doors Thursday morning at 11 am ET, after being closed for more than 60 days, due to a strike by Unifor Local 444 and 2,000 of its members employed at the casino resort. The...

Devin O'Connor June 5, 2018
Las Vegas union strike contract

Crisis Averted: Las Vegas Culinary Union Reaches Deals With MGM, Caesars

The Las Vegas Culinary Union -- which had been threatening to direct roughly 50,000 members to walk off the job at 34 casinos -- has now reached tentative contracts with key Strip gaming operators MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. The Culinary Union's...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2018
NBA odds Finals Cavs Warriors

Las Vegas NBA Odds Give Cavs Little Chance After Golden Opportunity Lost in Dramatic Game 1

NBA odds on the Cleveland Cavaliers upsetting the Golden State Warriors are even longer after a wild Game 1 of the best-of-seven Finals. Cleveland, led by who other than LeBron James, nearly pulled off the Game 1 upset in Oakland, but an...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2018