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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

Golden State NBA Finals odds

$100 Bet on Golden State NBA Finals Victory Now Nets Just $4

The Golden State Warriors are up 2-0 on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Nevada oddsmakers believe there's little chance that LeBron James and company can realistically win four of the next five. Following Golden State's 122-103 thrashing of Cleveland Sunday...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2018
Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds

Vegas Golden Knights in Push to Even Stanley Cup Final, But Series Odds Favor Washington Capitals

The Vegas Golden Knights will be playing full throttle to even the Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Washington, D.C., but Nevada oddsmakers now predict their hometown team's stuff-of-legends run is going to have a not-so-happy ending. After the Washington Capitals won...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2018
Las Vegas union strike contract

Crisis Averted: Las Vegas Culinary Union Reaches Deals With MGM, Caesars

The Las Vegas Culinary Union -- which had been threatening to direct roughly 50,000 members to walk off the job at 34 casinos -- has now reached tentative contracts with key Strip gaming operators MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. The Culinary Union's...

Devin O'Connor June 4, 2018
NBA odds Finals Cavs Warriors

Las Vegas NBA Odds Give Cavs Little Chance After Golden Opportunity Lost in Dramatic Game 1

NBA odds on the Cleveland Cavaliers upsetting the Golden State Warriors are even longer after a wild Game 1 of the best-of-seven Finals. Cleveland, led by who other than LeBron James, nearly pulled off the Game 1 upset in Oakland, but an...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2018
Wynn Resorts salon Claude Baruk

Wynn Resorts Chops Salon Director Claude Baruk, as Company Looks to Wash Image

Wynn Resorts has cut ties with salon director Claude Baruk at its two Las Vegas properties. Wynn Chief Marketing Officer Michael Weaver confirmed this week that the salons at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore will no longer carry Baruk's name. The company...

Devin O'Connor June 2, 2018
Sheldon Adelson Brazil integrated resort

Sheldon Adelson Brazil Casino Interest Still on Radar, Mystery South American Meetings Ensue

Billionaire gaming mogul Sheldon Adelson was in Brazil this week, where the Las Vegas Sands CEO reiterated his interest in building an integrated casino resort in the world's fifth-largest country. Adelson was in Sao Paulo, Brazil's most-populated city with more than 12...

Devin O'Connor June 1, 2018
East Windsor casino Connecticut DOI

Connecticut East Windsor Casino Approved by US Department of Interior, Bridgeport Odds Lengthen

The East Windsor casino being jointly built by Connecticut's two Native American tribes has finally received the blessing of the US Department of the Interior (DOI). Connecticut permitted the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to work together on a satellite casino on...

Devin O'Connor June 1, 2018
Las Vegas union strike

Las Vegas Culinary Union Settles with Caesars Entertainment, as MGM, Other Casinos Continue to Hammer Out Contract Terms

The Las Vegas Culinary Union strike that could have destroyed the city's economy is at least partially averted. At 2 am Pacific Time Friday morning , at least 12,000 casino workers at nine properties found out they'd reached tentative terms for a...

Devin O'Connor June 1, 2018
Nevada casino revenue Las Vegas

Nevada Casino Revenue Soars in April, McCarran Airport Traffic Flies to New High

Nevada's casino revenue totaled $953.7 million in April, bringing to close a statewide three-month stretch where the $1 billion mark was eclipsed. April's haul was still a strong showing, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing 7.6 percent year-over-year. April pushes GGR for...

Devin O'Connor May 31, 2018
MGM Resorts Bridgeport casino

MGM Resorts New York Casino Acquisition Not a Factor in Ongoing Bridgeport, Connecticut Push

MGM Resorts says its $850 million purchase of Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York will not impact its intention to build an integrated resort in Bridgeport, Connecticut as well. MGM has been spending millions of dollars in the Connecticut capital of...

Devin O'Connor May 31, 2018