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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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6735 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Caesars Virginia in Danville Churns Out Long Lines, Lofty Excitement

Caesars Entertainment this week opened its newest casino resort by way of Virginia's Danville. On Tuesday, the brand-new Caesars Virginia opened to a long line of guests who patiently waited for hours outside the $750 million integrated resort complex located on the...

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2024
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Record High in November

Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to new highs in November as iGaming and sports betting set monthly records. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) revealed that gamblers lost more than $562.36 million in November 2024, a 26% surge from November 2023....

Devin O'Connor December 18, 2024
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SAFE Bet Hearing One-Sided, Sports Betting Industry Forced to Sidelines

Tuesday's United States Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on whether the legal sports betting landscape needs federal oversight was missing a key star witness in the industry itself. The Judiciary Committee, led by Presiding Chair Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), held a hearing called,...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2024
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FTC: Casino Resort Fees Must Be Included in Upfront Hotel Rates

The upfront rates for casino resort hotel rooms will soon be pricier after the US government passed a bipartisan rule banning industry tactics that have been described as "bait-and-switch" pricing. Anyone who has stayed at a major casino resort is well aware...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2024
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Casino Planned for South Sioux City Near Former Atokad Downs Racetrack

The sixth and final casino Nebraska lawmakers and voters authorized through legislation and a statewide ballot referendum in 2020 is finally coming together. Ho-Chunk Inc. and WarHorse Gaming, subsidiaries of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, announced on Monday plans to overhaul the...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2024
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‘Violent, Drunken Thug’ Who Punched Crown Melbourne Patron to Death Loses Appeal

An Australian man who a Victoria Supreme Court justice labeled a "violent, drunken thug" has lost his appeal for a lighter sentence. On Tuesday, the Victoria Court of Appeal denied Tyson Armstrong's plea to have his 10-year prison sentence reduced. Justices Stephen...

Devin O'Connor December 17, 2024
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Atlantic City Casinos Thankful in November as In-Person Revenue Turns Positive

Atlantic City casinos turned things around in November following a two-month losing streak. On Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported that the nine casinos in Atlantic City won $223.9 million last month from their slot machines and table...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2024
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Mississippi Lawmakers Field Proposal for Casino Resort in Jackson

Mississippi is home to one of the largest and richest casino markets in the United States. When lawmakers gather next month in the state Capitol in Jackson, a discussion about further expanding the gaming industry is expected. Mississippi is currently home to...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2024
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Hard Rock Bristol Off to Rocking Start, Virginia Casino Posts Revenue Record

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened its permanent resort on November 14. The $515 million destination experienced strong visitation and play during its first two weeks as gaming revenue soared to new highs in the Southern Virginia town. The Virginia Lottery...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2024
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AGA President Bill Miller Hopeful for Second Donald Trump Administration

Bill Miller, the president and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association (AGA), believes the US commercial and tribal gaming industries will face less federal regulatory pressure during a second Donald Trump administration than perhaps it would have faced under another...

Devin O'Connor December 16, 2024