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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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6075 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Mega Millions Brings July 4 Fireworks With $400M Jackpot For Tonight’s Drawing

Mega Millions doesn't take holidays off, meaning the interstate lottery game's scheduled Tuesday drawing will go off tonight at 11 pm EST as planned. As millions of Americans pop up their lawn chairs and lay down blankets to watch the sky light...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2023
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Macau Pivot Results in Chinese Casino Enclave Turning to Sports

Macau is amid a renaissance after China President Xi Jinping forced out the junket groups that made the casino enclave the richest gambling market in the world before the COVID-19 pandemic. With junket groups and the mainland VIP players that the touring...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2023
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Deloitte: Sports Struggling to Blend Betting Into Overall Fan Experience

Researchers at Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, has issued a new report titled "2023 Sports Fan Insights: The Beginning of the Immersive Sports Era." The report contends that professional and college sports leagues, organizations, teams, and media companies still...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2023
Villa Harrah Lake Tahoe mansion

Villa Harrah Lake Tahoe Mansion Listed for $19.5M, But Offering Only for 50 Percent

Villa Harrah, the former lakefront mansion owned by William F. Harrah, whose namesake casino company remains one of the most recognizable brands in the US gaming industry, is back on the market. Well, kind of. Built in 1963 overlooking Lake Tahoe, Nv.,...

Devin O'Connor July 4, 2023
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Seneca Nation Casino Negotiations Ongoing

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is refuting criticism of her office's handling of negotiations with the Seneca Nation regarding a new Class III tribal gaming compact. Hochul recused herself from all government matters involving Delaware North, a gaming and hospitality firm...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2023
Las Vegas Fourth of July holiday

Las Vegas Fourth of July Celebrations Keep Strip Casinos Busy, 334K Visitors Expected

Las Vegas and Southern Nevada are bustling this Independence Day, as the five-day Fourth of July holiday is seeing an increase in travel compared with last year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) projects that 334,000 people will visit Las...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2023
Joey Chestnut hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut Big Favorite for Hot Dog Eating Contest, Little Appetite for Underdogs

Joey Chestnut, 39, is the Tom Brady of competitive eating, and that's why bettors are heavily backing the 15-time Mustard Yellow Belt winner to down the most hot dogs during tomorrow's Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on New York's Coney...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2023
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New Jersey iGaming Extended By Five Years Through November 2028

New Jersey iGaming has been extended by five years through November 2028 after the legislature passed an amendment to the state's iGaming Act and Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed the statute into law. New Jersey authorized online casinos with interactive slot machines...

Devin O'Connor July 3, 2023
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Macau Casinos Win $1.88B in June, Lower Than May, But Second-Best Month Post-COVID

In June 2023, Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP15.21 billion (US$1.88 billion), a 2.3% month-to-month decline. But it was still the market's second-best month since January 2020. Macau, the only place in China where casino gambling is allowed, only...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2023
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Elon Musk Fight Versus Mark Zuckerberg Could Happen in Roman Colosseum

Elon Musk isn't backing down from the rumors that he and fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg are serious about settling their differences in a boxing ring or UFC cage. Casino.org reported last week on the potential showdown between two of the richest men...

Devin O'Connor July 1, 2023