Devin O'Connor --Casino.org Senior Reporter

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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6578 stories by Devin O'Connor

Macau International Flights Resume to Casino Hub, But Entry Remains Limited

Macau International Airport began welcoming back international flights to the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) effective Monday, January 24. But there won't be a major influx of passenger traffic. Following a 14-day embargo on arriving international flights, Macau welcomed its first foreign-originating...

Devin O'Connor — January 23, 2022

Red Rock Casino Employee Seeks Dismissal of Union Legal Challenge

At least one Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa worker in Las Vegas says her voice was indeed heard during a 2019 unionization effort. And efforts by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to overturn the result are unjust. Raynell Teske, a...

Devin O'Connor — January 23, 2022

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Richmond Casino Revote Effort Advances, But Initiative Has Hurdles to Clear

A Richmond City Council committee this week advanced two resolutions that seek to allow the Virginia capital to hold a second vote on a proposed $565 million casino resort. Richmond residents faced a local referendum during last November's election regarding a proposed...

Devin O'Connor — January 21, 2022

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Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson Leave Behind Lasting Las Vegas Legacy

Rock star Meat Loaf and comedian Louie Anderson, two powerhouses in their respective entertainment fields, both died this week. Each celebrity had long ties to Las Vegas and entertained Strip audiences for many years during their careers. Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee...

Devin O'Connor — January 21, 2022

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Generates Record Revenue of $4.7B

The Pennsylvania gaming industry experienced an unprecedented year in 2021, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from all verticals totaled in excess of $4.73 billion. Pennsylvania greatly expanded its gaming market in 2017 by authorizing an array of new sectors, including iGaming, sports...

Devin O'Connor — January 21, 2022

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Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace, Cites COVID-19 Interruptions

Adele shocked her fans and all of Las Vegas this evening by announcing the postponement of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace on the Strip. A little more than 24 hours before the British superstar was set to take The Colosseum...