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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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7577 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Illinois Township Supervisor Admits Using Government Funds at Casino, Won’t Resign

A township supervisor in Illinois is refusing to resign from her position despite admitting to using government money at a casino. During the Canteen Township Board of Trustees' September 4 meeting, Township Supervisor Sally Rodriguez admitted to using the town's debit card...

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2024
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Jerry Sandusky’s Wife Blames State College Casino Developer for Husband’s Imprisonment

The wife of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach who in 2012 was found guilty on 45 charges related to child molestation, opposes efforts to bring a casino to State College, Pa. She also partly blames the man who's prepping...

Devin O'Connor November 18, 2024
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Golfweek’s Top 50 Casino Golf Course List Again Dominated by Tribal Resorts

Golfweek this week unveiled its list of the best casino resort golf courses for 2024, and once again, the rankings are dominated by tracks owned by sovereign tribes. The top spot comes as no surprise, as MGM Resorts' Shadow Creek in Las...

Devin O'Connor November 15, 2024
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Monte-Carlo Casino Sets Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship

The first-ever Monte-Carlo Casino at sea has embarked on its maiden voyage. In July, Casino.org broke the news that Crystal Cruises had reached a branding deal with Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded gaming company based in Monaco that runs...

Devin O'Connor November 15, 2024
New Jersey Atlantic City casino smoking

Another Powerful New Jersey Republican Calls on Democrats to Ban Casino Smoking

The grassroots coalition of Atlantic City casino workers fighting for clean indoor air has another powerful ally. Legislative discussions about casino smoking inside the nine Atlantic City resorts have lingered in the Trenton capital for years. Previous legislative sessions have garnered enough...

Devin O'Connor November 15, 2024
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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Weigh-In Elevates Concerns that Friday Night’s Fight is Scripted

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are expected to walk into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at around 11 p.m. EST on Friday where the 27-year-old social media star turned actor and boxer will fight the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion boxer of...

Devin O'Connor November 15, 2024
Hard Rock Bristol casino Virginia

Hard Rock Bristol Opens $515M Resort in Virginia, State’s Second Permanent Casino

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened on Thursday, November 14, with the company holding its ceremonial smashing of guitars to officially welcome in the resort's first guests. Straddling the Virginia-Tennessee border, Bristol on the Virginia side of the border was designated...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2024
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Mississippi Travel Plaza With Slots and Sports Betting Opens Next Month

A travel plaza in Mississippi opening next month will feature not only fuel and convenience items but also slot machines and sports betting. Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), a subsidiary of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, announced this week that its...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2024
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Xfinity Live! Entertainment District Near Live! Philadelphia Casino Expanding

Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia's Stadium District is set for its first major expansion since the dining and entertainment destination opened in 2012. Located in the heart of the Philadelphia sports complex between Citizen Bank Park, home of the MLB Phillies, Lincoln Financial...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2024
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Faces Another Charge in Child Endangerment Case

The indictment against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) regarding allegations of child endangerment escalated last week when the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office added a witness tampering charge. In September, Small, 50, and his wife, Dr. La'Quetta Small, 47, who is...

Devin O'Connor November 14, 2024