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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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6736 stories by Devin O'Connor

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Richmond Casino Contract With Urban One Terminated, Gaming Opportunity on Hold

The Richmond casino contract with Black-focused media conglomerate Urban One has been terminated. The Richmond City Council had hoped to reask city residents to approve a more than half of a billion-dollar integrated casino resort this November. That's after a similar local...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2022
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Rivers Casino Schenectady in New York Agrees to $5.5M Worker Settlement

The parent company of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in upstate New York is settling a class action lawsuit brought by its workers for about $5.5 million. In April, attorneys representing plaintiff Kendra Brown filed a class and collective action complaint against...

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2022
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iGaming Experts Discuss Why Online Casino Expansion Lags Sports Betting Growth

iGaming, which includes online slot machines and interactive table games, is legal in only six states. Those six states have won more than $9.6 billion from gamblers through their regulated internet casinos, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual tax revenue....

Devin O'Connor September 26, 2022
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Arkansas Casinos to Link Progressive Slot Machines With Other States

Arkansas casinos have been cleared to link progressive slot machines to networks that expand into other gaming states. Progressive slot machines are the terminals that are typically responsible for jackpot headlines. With a progressive, a small portion of each bet played is...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2022
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MGM Resorts Allegedly Swindles Change From Unsuspecting Gamblers, Federal Lawsuit Claims

MGM Resorts International has been named in a lawsuit filed in Mississippi's Southern District federal court. The plaintiff, a gambler, claims MGM is stealing millions of dollars each year from unsuspecting patrons through voucher redemption kiosks. In an effort to reduce high-touch...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2022
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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Demand Conversation With Gaming Industry

Atlantic City this week hosted the 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC) at the Hard Rock. Annually the largest domestic gathering of gaming industry professionals outside of Nevada, the ECGC brings leaders from the industry and government together to discuss policy...

Devin O'Connor September 23, 2022
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WarHorse Casino Lincoln to Open Temporary Gaming Space, First Casino in Nebraska

WarHorse Casino Lincoln expects to make history this weekend by becoming the first legal casino to open its doors in Nebraska. WarHorse Gaming is a partnership between the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA). The gaming...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2022
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Casino Execs Discuss Labor Challenges in Atlantic City, Foxwoods Increases Wages

Casino executives are gathered this week in Atlantic City for the 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC), held at the Hard Rock. A major topic of conversation is how the gaming industry weathered COVID-19 and the ongoing challenges the pandemic continues...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2022
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Las Vegas Cannabis Consumption Lounges Cleared for Strip and City Proper

The odds of Las Vegas cannabis consumption lounges sprouting near the many casinos on the Strip and downtown were always good. But this week, city leaders made it official, rejecting a proposed motion to exclude the legal marijuana use businesses from the...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2022
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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Hotel Nears Opening, as State Extends Gaming License

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is set to finally open its long-awaited on-property hotel. The idea has been in the works since 2016. Rivers will soon open the 210-room facility located in Pittsburgh's Chateau neighborhood along the Ohio River. Called The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh,...

Devin O'Connor September 22, 2022