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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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8105 stories by Devin O'Connor

Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup odds

KNIGHTED AGAIN: Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup Final Game 1 in Epic Third Period, Title Odds Continue to Shorten

The Vegas Golden Knights have quickly become one of the greatest shows around in a town famed for its world-class entertainment. And Monday night's Stanley Cup Final Game 1 lived up to fans' expectations in the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena on that...

Devin O'Connor May 29, 2018
Steve Wynn casino CEO pay

Isn’t It Ironic: Steve Wynn Highest-Paid Nevada Casino Exec in 2017, Former CEO Made $34.5M

Steve Wynn had a disastrous end to 2017, but the former casino CEO still managed to collect more than $34.5 million in earnings. According to financial research group Equilar and the Associated Press, Wynn was the highest-paid CEO in Nevada last year...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2018
Stanley Cup Final odds Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Final Odds: Hometown Sports Books Like Vegas Golden Knights Over Washington Capitals

The Stanley Cup Final gets underway this evening in Las Vegas where the home team Golden Knights open the best-of-seven series the favorite over the Washington Capitals. Game 1 drops the puck at 5 pm PT (8 pm ET) at T-Mobile Arena...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2018
Mario Batali Las Vegas restaurants

Three Mario Batali Las Vegas Restaurants Get the Hook, Celebrity Chef Under NYPD Alleged Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Mario Batali -- who in December of last year stepped down from daily management of his Las Vegas eateries, as well as of the rest of his 24-restaurant empire -- will now see all three of his Sin City establishments shut down...

Devin O'Connor May 28, 2018
NBA ref sports betting Tim Donaghy

Former NBA Ref Who Bet on Games He Officiated Says Underground Rings Will Continue

Former NBA ref Tom Donaghy, who admitted in 2007 to betting on games he officiated, says the likely expansion of legal sports betting across the country will only lead to more underground gambling rings. Speaking with CNBC this week, Donaghy opined that...

Devin O'Connor May 25, 2018
Plainridge Park Casino poisoning

Plainridge Park Casino Worker Allegedly Tried to Poison Coworkers

A member of the Plainridge Park Casino janitorial staff has been charged with assault and battery after she allegedly tried to poison two of her coworkers. Police say Alexandria Martel, 23, poured an unknown cleaning solution into her coworkers' drinks after they...

Devin O'Connor May 25, 2018
Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City

Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City Puts Its Money on William Hill for Sports Betting

Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City -- scheduled to open its doors June 28 -- is partnering with William Hill for its sports betting operations. As one of the primary established bookmakers already up and running in Nevada, Hill was a natural...

Devin O'Connor May 25, 2018
NFL owners kneeling policy

NFL Owners Stand Together on Kneeling Policy, Mandate Players Respect Flag and National Anthem

NFL owners approved a new policy on Wednesday requiring all league players and team personnel show respect to the United States flag and stand during the singing of the national anthem. The league's 32 owners are in Atlanta this week for the NFL's...

Devin O'Connor May 24, 2018
Atlantic City casino revenue profits

Atlantic City Casino Resorts See Profits Decline Nearly 12 Percent, But Optimism Remains

Atlantic City casino resorts saw gross operating profits fall 11.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports this week that operating profits plummeted to $123.6 million, a loss of about $16.3 million compared...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2018
Las Vegas economy union strike

Las Vegas Culinary Union Votes to Authorize Strike, 34 Casino Resorts Could Be Impacted by June 1

The Las Vegas Culinary Union -- composed of 50,000 casino resort workers -- voted on Tuesday by a 99 percent member vote to authorize a strike at anytime after 12:01 am Pacific Time on June 1 if efforts to negotiate a Hail Mary...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2018