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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

Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Stagnant, as Gaming Expansion Continues in Commonwealth

Pennsylvania casino revenue dropped nearly one percent last month at the state's 12 casinos, and that poses problems as gaming expansion continues across the Commonwealth. Table games revenue fell 4.37 percent in September to $72.3 million, while gross gaming revenue (GGR) from...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2018
Adam Laxalt Nevada governor race

Odds Shorten on Adam Laxalt Winning Nevada Governor Race After Campaign Manager Alleges Attack by Liberal Operative

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, the Republican candidate in the state's gubernatorial race, has closed the gap on his opponent, current Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak. And it appears an alleged attack on Laxalt's campaign manager by a liberal operative is only...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2018
Mega Millions Powerball lottery jackpot

Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Total $1.3B, Odds of Winning Both: One in 88 Quadrillion

No lucky lottery player hit the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpots during the midweek drawings, which has collectively pushed the games' prize pools far past the $1 billion mark. Mega Millions now stands at $900 million, which is the second-richest lottery jackpot...

Devin O'Connor October 18, 2018

Golden Nugget Owner Tilman Fertitta Proposes Caesars Merger, Deal Could Oust CEO Mark Frissora

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has made Caesars Entertainment an offer to merge his five Golden Nugget casinos with the company in what would be a reverse takeover. That's according to Reuters, which was first to report that Fertitta -- the Texas billionaire who...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2018
Macau casino bus Hong Kong bridge

Macau Casino Bus From Sands Properties to Hong Kong Going to Daily Schedule Soon

A Macau bus will provide daily service from three Sands China casino resorts in the gaming enclave to Hong Kong once the forthcoming Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau (HKZM) bridge opens. One Bus, as the casino charter service company is known, will transport riders from...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2018
Dennis Hof dead Nevada brothel prostitution

Nevada Brothel Owner Dennis Hof Dead at 72, Status of Raiders-Themed Cathouse Uncertain

Dennis Hof -- America's most famous legal pimp -- is dead at the age of 72. The news came as a shock to those closest to him, as the longtime Nevada brothel owner had just recently celebrated his birthday with a star-studded...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2018
Nevada sports betting gaming regulators

Nevada Gaming Regulators Consider Interstate Sports Betting, But Federal Wire Act May Impede Action

Nevada gaming regulators are wrestling with the idea of allowing casinos to accept sports wagers from customers living in other states where the gambling activity is legal. Of course, the decision comes with a host of legal concerns. Proposed amendments to Regulation...

Devin O'Connor October 17, 2018
Boracay Island casino Philippines

Philippines Boracay Island Reopens, But Casinos Remain Banned

Boracay Island has reopened to Filipino citizens after a six-month cleanup ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. They'll find a much different four-mile island than the one they left. Duterte ordered the popular vacation destination's closure on April 4 after calling it a...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2018
Golden State Warriors NBA odds

Sports Bettor Risks $67K on Golden State Warriors to Make NBA Playoffs for $670 Net Win

A $67,736.25 bet on the Golden State Warriors making the NBA Playoffs this year was placed in September at the Westgate SuperBook. Should the ticket slip pay, the gambler stands to take home net proceeds of $677.35. Barring Armageddon, there's seemingly no...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2018
Floyd Mayweather boxing odds UFC

Floyd Mayweather vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Boxing Odds Have ‘Money’ Heavy Favorite

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov are responsible for Conor McGregor's last two defeats, and now the two are considering squaring off in a fight of their own. Less than two weeks after his rear-naked choke submission over McGregor...

Devin O'Connor October 16, 2018