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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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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Cedar Rapids Casino Verdict Forthcoming as Riverside Fights Development

A casino in Iowa's Cedar Rapids was approved earlier this month A competitor casino elsewhere in Iowa is fighting the Cedar Rapids development State officials believe the Cedar Rapids casino was lawfully approved The Cedar Rapids casino project greenlit by the Iowa...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2025
Dina Titus sports betting excise tax

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bill to Remove Federal Sports Betting Tax

U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler want to lift the federal sports betting excise tax The tax requires legal sportsbooks to send 0.25% of every bet placed to Washington, DC Titus says the sports betting excise money is unaccounted for  Nevada...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2025
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Sebastian Maniscalco Atlantic City Residency Confirmed for Ocean Casino Resort

Sebastian Maniscalco is returning to Atlantic City The popular standup comedian will perform in September at Ocean Casino Resort Maniscalco is embarking on an Atlantic City residency Sebastian Maniscalco will call Atlantic City his temporary home later this year for a casino...

Devin O'Connor February 18, 2025
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North Carolina Pollster: ‘All Forms of Gambling Inevitable,’ as Survey Finds Strong Public Support

Public support for commercial casinos in North Carolina continues to grow Casinos are currently limited to tribal lands North Carolina launched online sports betting in 2024 North Carolina has three tribal casinos but remains free of commercial casinos. A new poll suggests...

Devin O'Connor February 18, 2025
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Norfolk Casino Construction Begins in Earnest Over Four Years After Voter Approval

Construction on the Norfolk casino is underway Norfolk voters approved the casino in November 2020 Boyd Gaming is now leading the project Construction of the Norfolk casino has finally begun more than four years after city voters authorized its development during the...

Devin O'Connor February 18, 2025
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Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Wants Atlantic City Casino Tax Scheme Tossed

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson opposes how Atlantic City casinos are taxed Casinos are assessed through a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, scheme Levinson says county taxpayers are subsidizing casinos Atlantic County's longtime Executive Dennis Levinson (R) says the state's ongoing property tax arrangement...

Devin O'Connor February 18, 2025
Powerball jackpot Edwin Castro Malibu home

Powerball Jackpot Winner Loses $4 Million Malibu Home in Los Angeles Wildfires

Powerball winner Edwin Castro lost his Malibu home in the Los Angeles wildfires Castro won a $2.04 billion prize in November 2022 Castro also purchased a $25.5 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills The Powerball winner who in November 2022 won the...

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2025
Hawaii casino bill iGaming sports betting

Hawaii Casino Bill Dead, iGaming and Sports Betting Face Long Odds

Hawaii is mulling sports betting but a push for casinos is dead Legislation to authorize iGaming and an online lottery remain active Currently, Hawaii has no legal forms of gambling Hawaii casino legislation has been folded on by a Senate committee in...

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2025
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Thailand Casino Bill Spurs Inquiry From Chinese President Xi Jinping

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra met recently with Chinese President Xi Jinping Xi reportedly asked Paetongtarn about her plan to authorize casinos China is home to the world's richest gaming market -- Macau The Thailand casino bill that's expected to become law this...

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2025
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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Trails iGaming in January, State Industry Starts 2025 Strong

Atlantic City casino revenue was up in January 2025 iGaming in New Jersey generated more revenue than the nine casinos Oddsmakers reported a significant decline in bets Atlantic City casino revenue lagged iGaming in January, but the first month of the year...

Devin O'Connor February 17, 2025