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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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7664 stories by Devin O'Connor

Lucky Dragon Las Vegas casino resort

Shuttered Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Has Interested Buyers

The $165 million Lucky Dragon in Las Vegas, the casino resort that opened in November 2016 only to close less than two years later in in October 2018, reportedly has several interested buyers. CDC Gaming Reports caught up with CBRE executive Michael...

Devin O'Connor January 15, 2019
Atlantic City casinos gambling revenue

Atlantic City Casinos Record Highest Win Since 2013, Statewide Gaming Revenue Totals $2.9B

Atlantic City casinos capped off December in style with gross gambling revenue (GGR) jumping nearly 20 percent. For the year, the nine casinos won more than $2.85 billion from their land-based, online, and sports betting operations. That's their best performance in five...

Devin O'Connor January 15, 2019
casino stocks gaming industry 2019

Casino Stocks Performing Far Worse Than Indexes, But Analysts Remain Bullish on Gaming Industry

Casino stocks have suffered losses much greater than that of many Wall Street general indexes over the past 12 months, but financial analysts remain bullish on numerous gaming companies. The Vaneck Vectors Gaming ETF (exchange-traded fund) is down 26 percent since this...

Devin O'Connor January 14, 2019
Maryland casino revenue MGM National Harbor

Maryland Casino Revenue Surges Eight Percent in 2018, MGM National Harbor Pays for Jackpot Error

Maryland casino gross gambling revenue (GGR) jumped 8.2 percent in 2018 to nearly $1.75 billion. That's the state's all-time best. Five of Maryland's six casinos won more money in 2018 than in the previous year. The lone exception was the Horseshoe Casino...

Devin O'Connor January 14, 2019
Carl Icahn Caesars Entertainment stock

Billionaire Carl Icahn Returning to Gaming Industry With Caesars Entertainment Investment

Carl Icahn, the billionaire activist investor who sold Tropicana Entertainment last year and retains ownership of Trump Entertainment Resorts, is said to be building a substantial stake in Caesars Entertainment. CNBC said last week that while the size of Icahn's Caesars investment...

Devin O'Connor January 14, 2019
NFL odds sports betting New Orleans Saints

NFL Favorites Cover Spreads, New Orleans Saints Shortest Odds of Final Four

The NFL Playoffs Divisional Round went as oddsmakers planned: all four home team favorites won. On Saturday and Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints all took care of business at home. The Philadelphia...

Devin O'Connor January 14, 2019
NFL odds Super Bowl Saints Drew Brees

NFL Odds Favor Home Teams in Playoffs Divisional Round, Saints Coach Motivates Players With Money

The NFL odds for this weekend's Divisional Round favor all four home teams. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints are all expected to top their opponents and advance to the Conference Championships. The largest...

Devin O'Connor January 12, 2019
Derek Stevens Circa Las Vegas casino

Derek Stevens Announces Circa Las Vegas Resort and City’s Largest Sportsbook

Derek Stevens, the flamboyant owner of the D Casino and Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas, unveiled plans this week for a 777-room hotel resort that will be known as Circa. After months of speculation, Stevens announced the name and integrated resort...

Devin O'Connor January 11, 2019
Virginia casino bill Bristol Mall

Virginia Casino Bill Introduced on First General Assembly Session Day

A Virginia casino bill has been introduced on the very first day of the state's 2019 General Assembly session to legalize gaming venues in qualified towns where local voters pass accompanying referendums. House Bill 2536 – introduced by Delegate Israel O'Quinn (R-Bristol)...

Devin O'Connor January 11, 2019
MGM National Harbor slot machines

MGM National Harbor Enters Wrong Social Security Number, Annuls Woman’s Jackpot Payout

MGM National Harbor in Maryland is apologizing to a patron after casino staff wrongly entered her Social Security number and annulled a substantial slot machine jackpot win. Cynthia Obie tells FOX 5 DC that when she went to the cage to cash...

Devin O'Connor January 11, 2019