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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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7584 stories by Devin O'Connor

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MLB Teams Must Send Lineups to League Office Prior to Being Made Public, Effort to Protect Game Integrity

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams will be required to send the league their starting lineups at least 15 minutes before they are made public. The new mandate for this season comes as legal sports betting continues to expand across the country. MLB...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2019
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Elon Musk Envisions Underground Transportation Network for Las Vegas Convention Center

Elon Musk could soon receive a contract worth as much as $55 million to build an underground transportation network below the Las Vegas Convention Center. On Wednesday, officials at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recommended that the city hire...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2019
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American Gaming Association Says Industry Needs Modernized, New Technologies Embraced

The American Gaming Association (AGA) says new technological advances must be embraced by the gaming industry, as the sector approaches its maturation point. In a white paper released this week, the AGA covers three case studies discussing relevant innovations that should be...

Devin O'Connor March 7, 2019
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Beijing Wants Macau to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Gaming Industry

Beijing officials have instructed the Macau government to strengthen its gaming industry oversight and better manage its economy. Macau Liaison Office Director Fu Ziying represents the enclave in the Central People's Government in Beijing. He held the first of two meetings this...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2019
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MGM Resorts Might Replace Certain Jobs With Automated Technologies

MGM Resorts announced this week that it is considering reducing a certain number of jobs at its Las Vegas Strip properties that could be performed by automated technologies. For example, the casino operator might replace back of house bartenders with beverage stations...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2019
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Michael Bloomberg Exits 2020 Race, Bernie Sanders Democratic Frontrunner, Former VP Joe Biden Lurks

Michael Bloomberg has withdrawn his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election. Worth an estimated $55 billion by Forbes, the businessman and philanthropist said the decision to run for the White House weighed heavily on him. The choice boiled down to two options....

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2019
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Texas Casino Bill Introduced, Would Permit 12 Destination Resort Venues

A Texas casino bill that would allow as many as 12 destination resort gaming venues to be built throughout the state has been introduced in Austin. State Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) – who authored House Bill 3043 – is calling on...

Devin O'Connor March 6, 2019
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Nevada Tourism Industry Delivers State $67.6B Economic Impact During 2018 Fiscal Year

The Nevada tourism industry was responsible for generating a state economic impact of $67.6 billion in the latest fiscal year. The statistics come in the Nevada Resort Association's (NRA) Fact Book, which is published every two years and assesses the state's tourism...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2019
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Tiger Woods Neck Injury: Oddsmakers and Bettors Scramble to Determine Seriousness

Tiger Woods won't be teeing it up this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill due to ongoing complications stemming from a neck strain. The eight-time winner of the event took to Twitter to inform fans and PGA Tour officials...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2019
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Phew: Winning $1.5B Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Finally Claimed in South Carolina

The winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket sold last October in South Carolina has finally been claimed by a Palmetto State resident who has decided to remain anonymous. The largest lottery jackpot ever won by a single person in US history,...

Devin O'Connor March 5, 2019