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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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7584 stories by Devin O'Connor

MLB PED use sport integrity

Former MLB Investigator Says PED Use Remains Rampant in League, Questions Sport Integrity

A former MLB investigator says in a shocking new tell-all book that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED) in professional baseball is stronger than ever. Eddie Dominguez was employed as an MLB investigator and security agent for the Boston Red Sox during...

Devin O'Connor August 29, 2018
Cal Neva casino hotel Lake Tahoe

Rat Pack Hangout Cal Neva Renovation Underway, Will Return as Hotel Casino

Work continues at Lake Tahoe's Cal Neva hotel and casino, with several cabins located on the property being demolished due to fire and safety concerns. Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison bought the historic complex late last year in bankruptcy for $35.8 million. According...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2018
John McCain gambling Native American casino

Late Senator John McCain Was Pioneer for Native American Gaming Rights and Prolific Gambler Himself

The late United States Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) was one of the authors of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the federal legislation signed into law in 1988 by President Ronald Regan that provided Native American tribes the right to operate certain...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2018
RHOBH Bellagio casino Las Vegas

Husband of ‘RHOBH’ Reality Star Dorit Kemsley Allegedly Owes Bellagio Nearly $4M

Reality series such as the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH) are known for fabricating storylines to generate drama, but MGM Resorts says the nearly $4 million its owed by one of the Bravo stars is no concocted "Ocean's 11" tale. The...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2018
Mark Frissora Caesars Entertainment stock

Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Says Las Vegas Alive and Well, Backs Talk With Own Money

Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora continues to do damage control after cautioning investors during his company's second quarter conference call that Las Vegas is seeing a softening in demand in the months ahead. This week, the executive met with KSNV news to...

Devin O'Connor August 28, 2018
college football odds week one

College Football Kicks Off With Four Ranked vs. Ranked Games, No. 6 Washington vs. No. 9 Auburn Headlines

The college football season kicks off this week as teams ranked inside the Associated Press' top 25 get on the gridiron. And while the first week typically offers a smorgasbord of games that more closely resemble scrimmages, eight ranked teams begin their...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2018
Boracay Island casino Philippines

Galaxy Entertainment Billionaire Founder Lui Che Woo Confident on Boracay Island Casino

Galaxy Entertainment founder and CEO Lui Che Woo isn't backing down to controversial Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte. The 89-year-old billionaire recently spoke with CNBC where he covered a host of topics related to his gaming empire. Talking with the business network to...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2018
Tiverton casino Rhode Island MGM Springfield

Rhode Island Tiverton Casino Opens September 1, as New England Approaches Gaming Saturation Point

The Tiverton Casino Hotel in Rhode Island will open its 33,600 square foot casino and 84-room hotel on Saturday, September 1. The gaming floor will consist of 1,000 slot machines and 32 table games. The facility also has a dedicated sportsbook, as...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2018
esports tournament shooting Madden

Madden Esports Tournament Shooting Thrusts Competitive Video Gaming Into Mainstream News, Leaves Two Victims Dead

A Madden 19 esports tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, ended in tragedy on Sunday after a disgruntled player and former event champion killed two people and injured 11 others before turning the gun on himself and ending his own life. Madden has long...

Devin O'Connor August 27, 2018
gaming law legal landscape casinos

American Gaming Law: Two Las Vegas Casino Industry Legal Experts Break Down Sports Betting Post-PASPA, Vegas Reinvention, and the Online Outlook

American gaming law is one of the most intricate and thorny areas of our legal system, yet every aspect of it affects the casino industry and its offshoots. The Supreme Court recently opened the door to state-by-state sports betting legalization, and both...

Devin O'Connor August 26, 2018