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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

Super Bowl odds prop halftime show

Comical Super Bowl Prop Bets Generate Serious Business, Halftime Show Controversy Ensues

Super Bowl 53 kicks off this Sunday at 6:30 pm ET, and a flurry of wagering activity will consume oddsmakers and online sportsbooks in the hours leading up to the New England Patriots and Los Angele Rams title match. There are thousands...

Devin O'Connor February 1, 2019
Wynn Resorts Matt Maddox Encore Boston Harbor

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Sidesteps Addressing Nevada Gaming Control Board Settlement

Wynn Resorts earnings fell short of expectations in the fourth quarter of 2018, and the company recently settled with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) for allegedly violating sexual misconduct regulations, but CEO Matt Maddox nonetheless remains bullish on the casino empire's...

Devin O'Connor January 31, 2019
Virginia casino legislation Tommy Norment

Virginia Casino Referendum Delayed to 2020, Senate Committee Demands Gambling Study

The Virginia casino ballot question that could have gone before voters as early as November will be delayed at least one year in order to provide an adequate amount of time to conduct a comprehensive study on gambling's potential impact on the...

Devin O'Connor January 31, 2019
Vegas Dave Las Vegas court sports betting

Nevada Judge Accepts ‘Vegas Dave’ Plea Deal, Sports Bettor Avoids Prison

David Oancea, or "Vegas Dave" as he refers to himself, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a single misdemeanor that caused Las Vegas casinos to unknowingly violate record keeping procedures. US District Judge Jennifer Dorsey accepted the plea this week. Oancea...

Devin O'Connor January 31, 2019
Macau junket VIP Studio City

Macau Junket Operations Continue Declining, Only 100 VIP Groups Remain

The number of Macau junket operators continues to decline, as fewer VIP players from the mainland travel to the world's richest gambling hub. According to data supplied by the Macau Gaming and Inspection Coordination Bureau (DICJ), there are currently 100 junket groups....

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2019
Super Bowl commercials NFL odds

NFL Super Bowl Commercial Cost Stagnant, 30-Second Ads $5M Each

The Super Bowl is watched as much for its commercials as the actual game itself, which is why the advertisements command such a steep price. For this Sunday's big game, advertisers will need to pony up around $5 million for a 30-second...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2019
The 13 Macau Hotel Stephen Hung

The 13 Macau Entertaining Acquisition Offers, Investor Provides Additional Funding for Long-Troubled Resort

The 13 Macau has been a financial nightmare nearly since it was envisioned by flamboyant Hong Kong businessman Stephen Hung in 2013. News out of China this week shows little has changed. According to financial filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2019
Las Vegas shooting FBI investigation

Las Vegas Gunman Told Girlfriend ‘God Doesn’t Love Me’ Prior to Attack, FBI Concludes Investigation

The Las Vegas gunman who murdered 58 people in October of 2017 would often tell his Filipino girlfriend Marilou Danley – a practicing Catholic – "Your god doesn't love me." In the FBI's long-awaited final report released Tuesday, investigators said they didn't...

Devin O'Connor January 30, 2019
NCAA Mark Emmert sports betting esports

NCAA Boss Mark Emmert Remains Opposed to Sports Betting, Claims Esports Prejudiced Against Women

NCAA President Mark Emmert isn't altering his anti-sports betting position despite the US Supreme Court's repeal of the federal ban last May. College athletics' chief official also has many problems with the organization embracing esports. At the recent NCAA 2019 Convention in...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2019
Wynn Resorts Nevada Gaming sexual misconduct

Nevada Gaming Control Board Says Wynn Resorts Executives Knew of Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Wynn Resorts and the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) have reached a settlement after the state agency concluded its investigation into the company's founder and his alleged sexual misconduct. On Monday, Nevada gaming regulators issued a 22-page complaint against Wynn Resorts. The...

Devin O'Connor January 29, 2019