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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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7769 stories by Devin O'Connor

Caesars Entertainment CEO Search to Replace Mark Frissora Could Take Many Months

Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora plans to resign from the chief executive capacity in February, and one gaming industry analyst believes it could take several months for the casino company to name his successor. Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Carlo Santarelli says in...

Devin O'Connor December 19, 2018
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Controversial Bump Stocks, Used in Las Vegas Shooting, Banned by Trump Administration

Bump stocks, the controversial accessory that allows semiautomatic weapons to fire quicker, are being banned by the Trump administration a little more than a year after they were used in the Las Vegas shooting that killed 58 people. Bump stocks "bump" the...

Devin O'Connor December 19, 2018
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Despite Lawsuit, Raiders Odds Push Towards Return to Oakland Next Year

The Raiders are being sued by Oakland for their planned 2020 relocation to Las Vegas, but the NFL franchise might still play in the Bay Area California town next year. Online sportsbook MyBookie is offering odds on where the Raiders will play...

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2018
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MGM Springfield Reports Third Consecutive Monthly Revenue Decline, Connecticut Tribes Renew Satellite Casino Push

MGM Springfield has won fewer gross gaming revenue dollars in each month since it opened in August. The $960 million integrated casino resort reported a roughly 4.5 percent decline in November compared to October. Gross gambling revenue (GGR) totaled $21.2 million last...

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2018
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‘American Sports Gambler’ Named Person of the Year By Sports Business Journal

The "American Sports Gambler" has been named the most influential "person" of the year by the Sports Business Daily Journal, a media outlet that's focused on providing " the top decision-makers in sports with real-time industry news, allowing them to make more...

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2018
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Nevada Committee Develops Plan to Attract Major Sporting and Special Events to Las Vegas

The Southern Nevada Sporting Event Committee (SNSEC) has developed a plan to bring major events to Las Vegas and keep its $1.8 billion under-construction stadium occupied in the years ahead. The 20-person agency has signed off on plans to target major events....

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2018
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Odds Long of Arkansas Casino Coming to Pope County, as Local Leaders Oppose Gambling Venue

The statewide Arkansas casino ballot question that passed during the November election earmarks a gaming venue for Pope County, but local leaders are opposed to the facility. Issue 4 -- a referendum to amend the Arkansas Constitution and authorize as many as...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2018
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Israel Poker Bill Would Reclassify Card Game as a Sport, Legalize Activity

Legislation in Israel would reclassify poker as a sport, not gambling, and remove severe penalties that potentially face those who currently play the card game. The Supreme Court of Israel recently ruled that poker is a "game of skill" rather than a...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2018
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns, Connecticut Tribes Could Benefit

Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke gave his resignation to President Donald Trump over the weekend, and that's welcomed news to Connecticut's two tribes that are jointly working to build a satellite casino in East Windsor. Zinke, who's been the head of the...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2018
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Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden Announces Resignation, Marilyn Spiegel to Assume Role

Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden is stepping down at the end of the year, and will be replaced by Marilyn Spiegel. It's the latest shakeup at the company in the wake of the alleged sexual misconduct bombshell that marred its founder's...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2018