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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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7588 stories by Devin O'Connor

Las Vegas tourism Resorts World

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Say Over $16B Will Be Spent on Development Projects Through 2025

Las Vegas tourism officials expect more than $16 billion to be invested in developments across the city between now and through 2025. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its Construction Bulletin update this week showing that $16.22 billion is...

Devin O'Connor December 7, 2018
Mohegan Sun casino Incheon South Korea

Mohegan Sun to Break Ground on South Korea Casino, Announces Paramount Pictures Theme Park

Mohegan Sun plans to break ground on its $5 billion integrated casino resort in South Korea in May. Known as Inspire, the property is located adjacent to the Incheon International Airport, and will be equipped with its own air terminal. The gaming...

Devin O'Connor December 7, 2018
Steve Wynn Massachusetts Boston casino

Steve Wynn Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Delaying Decision on Encore Boston Harbor Future

Disgraced billionaire Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit last month against his former casino company and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), and the legal action is delaying the gaming regulator's ability to move forward its investigation into whether Encore Boston Harbor will retain...

Devin O'Connor December 7, 2018
Pennsylvania satellite casino Westmoreland

Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Plans Unveiled for Westmoreland Mall, Targets 2020 Opening

The Pennsylvania satellite casino reserved for Westmoreland County in the western part of the state will create a $152 million annual impact for the region. That's according to developers who visited the county this week to present their plan to local officials...

Devin O'Connor December 6, 2018
Lawrence Ho Japan casino resort Macau

Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho Says Japan IR Bidding Could Start Next Year

Melco Resorts billionaire Lawrence Ho believes the highly anticipated bidding process for Japan's three integrated casino resorts will formally commence in 2019. Ho, whose Hong Kong-based company is one of the six licensed casino operators in Macau, told Bloomberg this week that...

Devin O'Connor December 6, 2018
Golden Entertainment Laughlin casinos

Golden Entertainment Expected to Take Ownership of Two Laughlin Casinos December 20

Stratosphere owner Golden Entertainment is expected to receive full state approval for its planned acquisition of the Colorado Belle and Edgewater casinos in Laughlin, Nevada later this month. This week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended to the Gaming Commission that...

Devin O'Connor December 6, 2018
Virginia sports betting casinos gambling

Yes, Virginia, There Could Be Sports Betting and Casinos in 2019

Voters in Virginia support legalizing sports betting and both tribal and commercial casinos. That's according to a poll conducted by the Christopher Newport University's Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy. The poll of likely Virginian voters found that 63 percent support...

Devin O'Connor December 6, 2018
Philippines casinos gambling revenue PAGCOR

2018 Philippines Gross Gaming Revenue Tops 2017 Total in Just Nine Months

The Philippines gaming industry is flourishing, as gross gambling revenues (GGR) in 2018 through September have already exceeded the country's 2017 total haul. The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released revenue statistics for the industry this week showing that January through...

Devin O'Connor December 5, 2018
Sheldon Adelson Republican donations GOP

Casino Tycoon Sheldon Adelson Threatens to Cut Off Republican Party Following Midterm Losses

Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson is threatening to suspend political donations to the Republican Party after becoming frustrated with GOP fundraising groups following a disappointing midterm election. Adelson and his wife Miriam gave GOP causes $113 million during the 2018 election...

Devin O'Connor December 5, 2018
Phil Ruffin Casino Miami Treasure Island

Treasure Island Owner Phil Ruffin Buys Casino Miami Near Pal President Donald Trump’s Doral Resort

Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin announced this week that he's acquired Casino Miami, a slots and parimutuel betting venue in South Florida, for an undisclosed price. The seller is Fronton Holdings, LLC, a private company based in Miami. Casino Miami is located...

Devin O'Connor December 5, 2018