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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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7722 stories by Devin O'Connor

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hard Rock International

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins Hard Rock as Brand Ambassador, Racing-Themed Slot Coming

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Hard Rock's new Brand Ambassador Earnhardt Jr. remains among NASCAR's most popular personalities Hard Rock will launch a racing-themed slot game Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Hard Rock International's newest Brand Ambassador, a title he'll share with global soccer...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
casino smoking shareholder resolution

Casino Smoking Foes Submit Shareholder Resolutions — Again

Publicly traded casino companies that allow smoking are facing more shareholder resolutions The resolutions request that companies consider going smoke-free Eleven states with commercial gambling have smoke-free laws A company committed to promoting clean indoor air workplaces continues to target casino operators...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Hawaii gaming study bill stadium

Hawaii Gaming Study Bill Advances, Tax Money Could Help Build Sports Stadium

Hawaii lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would prompt a study on gaming Hawaii has no legal forms of gambling Gaming taxes could help fund the construction of a sports stadium at the University of Hawaii Legislation in Hawaii to initiate a...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Tao Hospitality bottle service Las Vegas

Is Tao Group Hospitality Bringing $425,000 Bottle Service to Las Vegas?

Tao Group sold a $425K bottle service package in Miami Tao is among the largest nightclub operators on the Las Vegas Strip Tao Group Hospitality, the high-end restaurant, nightclub, and live entertainment operator that's heavily invested in Las Vegas, might soon bring...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Mississippi sports betting online sportsbook

Mississippi Sports Betting Will Remain Limited to Casinos as Online Bill Fails

Legislation to allow online sports betting in Mississippi is dead for 2025 Sports betting is limited to retail casino sportsbooks A motion to ban controversial sweeps websites also failed Mississippi sports betting remains confined to the state's 26 commercial casinos and three...

Devin O'Connor April 2, 2025
Donald Trump odds third term

Third Term for President Donald Trump? Odds Suggest Decent Chance

President Donald Trump is interested in a third term The US Constitution limits presidents to two elected terms Trump, along with his eldest son and daughter, are betting favorites for the 2028 election President Donald Trump isn't ruling out a third term...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025
South Carolina Christian colleges lottery casino gambling

South Carolina Christian Colleges Oppose Casinos While Accepting Lottery Funds

Christian colleges in South Carolina oppose casinos At the same time, many of those schools take money generated by the state-run lottery A bill to allow a casino in Santee remains pending in the Columbia capital Several South Carolina Christian colleges and...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025
Macau casinos gaming revenue GGR

Macau Casinos Maintain Recovery as March Gaming Revenue Climbs to $2.45 Billion

Macau casinos won $2.45 billion in March 2025 Gaming revenue in the Chinese city remains below pre-COVID levels Macau casinos are diversifying to appeal to more people than just gamblers Macau casinos maintained their years-delayed COVID-19 recovery in March as gaming win...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025
Macau casinos non-gaming investments

Macau Casinos Agreed to Invest $16 Billion in Nongaming, Lawmakers Question if Pledge Being Upheld

Macau casinos continue to invest in nongaming The local government is tracking the casinos' investments Visitation and gaming revenue remains below 2019 levels Macau casino operators agreed to invest billions of dollars each into their casino resorts in exchange for license extensions....

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025
Las Vegas Strip casino revenue GGR

Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Plummets as February Presented Difficult Comparable

Las Vegas casino revenue fell sharply in February 2024 February 2024 was a tough comparable since Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl Concerns about Las Vegas' outlook are heightening Gross gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip and across most of Nevada...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2025