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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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6737 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Empire City Casino Says Full Gaming License Would Create 2,500 Jobs at Yonkers Property

Empire City Casino in Yonkers is a front-runner for one of the three full-scale gaming licenses that become valid next year for New York's downstate region. MGM Resorts operates Empire City, which is located at the historic Yonkers Raceway in Westchester County....

Devin O'Connor November 29, 2022
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College Basketball Micro-Betting More Abundant Than Ever

The 2022-23 NCAA college basketball season is in full swing, and sportsbooks are offering more betting opportunities on the games than ever before. Sports betting is legal in more than 30 states. And many of the leading sportsbook operators in states where...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2022
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Nevada Gaming Commissioner Ben Kieckhefer Named New Governor’s Chief of Staff

Ben Kieckhefer, a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission since last year, is moving state agencies to the governor's office come January. Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo (R) ousted Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) from office during the gubernatorial race held earlier this month....

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2022
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Brooklyn Borough President Believes Coney Island Casino Could Help Return Tourism

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso (D) is lending his early support for a casino resort on Coney Island. That's because he believes such a development would likely help revitalize the seaside town. Coney Island is located in Brooklyn's southwestern section. It's been...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2022
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Macau Casino Workers Ordered to Test for COVID-19 Every Four Days Amid Outbreak

Macau casino employees who work directly with guests have been told they must undergo testing for COVID-19 every four days. Customer-facing casino workers in Macau had previously been required to undergo testing only once a week. The more stringent testing protocol comes...

Devin O'Connor November 28, 2022
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Philadelphia Inquirer Scolds Pennsylvania PSA About Unattended Children

The Philadelphia Inquirer has come out in opposition to the state's vast expansion of commercial gambling. That's after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) launched a campaign to address the ongoing problem of gamblers leaving children unattended in their vehicles while they...

Devin O'Connor November 27, 2022
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Macau Six Casino Operators Win New 10-Year Gaming Licenses, Genting Bid Rejected

The Macau six, aka the six current casino firms licensed to operate games of fortune in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR), have been named the provisional winners of the enclave's competitive bidding period. Macau casino licenses for the Chinese subsidiaries of...

Devin O'Connor November 26, 2022
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Las Vegas Casinos Offering Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals

In Las Vegas, the house always wins, at least the old adage goes. But today through Monday, some of the Strip's marque properties are offering deep discounts on future casino hotel guestrooms. Though Black Friday is winding down, many Las Vegas casinos...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2022
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Macau to Announce Casino 10-Year Licensing Winners Nov. 26

At 11 a.m. local time tomorrow, Macau is expected to announce the winners of its competitive bidding process that will determine which six gaming operators are granted market access in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) beginning Jan. 1, 2023. The gaming...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2022
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Hard Rock Bristol Casino Donates Nearly 200 Turkeys to Local Virginia Food Bank

Hard Rock Bristol doesn't plan to open its permanent casino resort until the summer of 2024, as construction is expected to take until then to complete the $400 million project. But the resort's temporary casino space, which opened in July, is already...

Devin O'Connor November 24, 2022