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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

Macau casino junket gambling GGR

Macau Executive Council Advances Junket Law Changes, March Revenue Plummets

The Macau Executive Council confirmed proposed amendments to the enclave's VIP junket laws this week. They did so by submitting an updated legal framework to the Legislative Assembly for final approval. Known as the "Legal Framework for Casino Gambling," the junket-focused bill...

Devin O'Connor April 1, 2022
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Steve Wynn Could Face Discipline in Nevada Following State Supreme Court Ruling

Steve Wynn has sought to live a quiet life outside the public eye since his reputation was forever tarnished in January of 2018. But a ruling this week by the highest court in Nevada could result in the disgraced billionaire being asked...

Devin O'Connor March 31, 2022
Tiger Woods odds Masters Augusta golf

Tiger Woods Masters Tease Continues, Oddsmakers Hope He Plays

Tiger Woods always has the eyes and ears of the golf world. The media hawks have been circling Augusta National Golf Club since the 15-time major champion arrived on the property earlier this week. Woods has kept quiet on whether he will...

Devin O'Connor March 31, 2022
Hard Rock Bristol casino Virginia gambling

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Temporary Gaming Space July 8

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will open a temporary gaming venue on July 8. The 30,000-square-foot space will offer guests approximately 900 slot machines, 20 table games, and a sportsbook. The temporary Hard Rock Bristol casino will feature smoking and non-smoking...

Devin O'Connor March 31, 2022
Macau junket group VIP sub-agent theft casino

Macau Junket Sub-Agent Stole $36M From Deposit Holders, Police Report

Macau Judiciary Police revealed during a press conference yesterday that roughly HKD280 million (US$35.8 million) in cash has mysteriously disappeared from junket accounts. Law enforcement detailed that a sub-agent working with multiple junket groups vanished with nearly $36 million in funds belonging...

Devin O'Connor March 31, 2022
F1 Formula 1 Las Vegas circuit racing

Formula 1 Green Lights Las Vegas Grand Prix, Circuit to Traverse the Strip

Las Vegas has quickly become a premier sports destination, and Formula 1 wants in on the excitement. F1 is the pinnacle of motorsports. Today, the highest class of international racing is glitz- and celebrity-filled arena that caters to the world's elite. The...

Devin O'Connor March 31, 2022
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Nevada Casinos Extend Unprecedented $1B Winning Streak to 12 Months

It used to be a thing when Nevada casinos eclipsed the $1 billion mark in a single month. Not anymore. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from Nevada casinos, sports betting, and online poker totaled more than $1.113 billion in February of 2022. It...

Devin O'Connor March 30, 2022
Sault Ste. Marie, Kewadin Casinos, lawsuit

Michigan Casinos Lower Gaming Age to 18, Tribe Says Compact Allows Such Provision

Michigan casinos owned and operated by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians will soon be open to anyone aged 18 and older. The federally recognized tribe says its decision to lower its gaming age is permittable under its Class III gaming compact...

Devin O'Connor March 30, 2022
Las Vegas cannabis The Artisan Hotel marijuana

Las Vegas Cannabis Hotel Planned, as Consumption Law Presents Budding Opportunities

Marijuana consumption is legal in Las Vegas. Now, a cannabis hotel could be in the works. Clark County property records show that The Artisan Hotel at 1501 W. Sahara Avenue has been sold for $11.9 million. The buyer of the 64-room boutique...

Devin O'Connor March 30, 2022
Culinary Union Station Casinos Right to Return law

Station Casinos Accused of Violating Nevada ‘Right to Return,’ 76 Plaintiffs Seek Damages

Station Casinos is named in a mass action lawsuit brought by 76 plaintiffs who allege that the Nevada gaming operator has repeatedly violated state law. With the support of the Culinary Union, the mass tort litigation claims Station Casinos has not adhered...

Devin O'Connor March 30, 2022