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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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6739 stories by Devin O'Connor

Nevada Gaming Control Board PropSwap

Nevada Gaming Control Board Rules Against PropSwap, Sports Betting Ticket Exchanges

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has once again ruled against PropSwap and the concept of allowing companies to facilitate the trading of sports bets. The NGCB on Thursday voted to dismiss a proposed amendment to Regulation 5.240 to create a new...

Devin O'Connor May 24, 2024
Massachusetts sports betting tax

Effort to Increase Massachusetts Online Sportsbook Tax Fails

A legislative effort in Massachusetts to jack up the state's effective tax rate on gross revenue won by online sportsbooks in the commonwealth failed on Thursday. State Sen. John Keenan (D-Plymouth) proposed increasing the online sports betting tax from 20% to 51%....

Devin O'Connor May 24, 2024
Evolution Atlantic City iGaming live dealer

Evolution to Build $75M Live Casino Dealer Studio Campus in Atlantic City

Evolution has filed plans in Atlantic City to build a $75 million campus where its live dealer casino games would operate for iGaming businesses across New Jersey. Sweden-based Evolution is the iGaming market leader in the United States for live dealer online...

Devin O'Connor May 24, 2024
Southwest Las Vegas airport flight

Southwest Airlines Bidding for Reagan National Airport Slot for Las Vegas

Southwest Airlines is among a crowded field of bidders seeking to gain one of the five coveted, new long-distance terminal slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC. If it wins one of the routes, Southwest says it will...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2024
Rhode Island casino smoking Bally's

Bill to Outlaw Casino Smoking in Rhode Island Faces Long Odds

Rhode Island lawmakers earlier this month shelved legislation that would force the state's two brick-and-mortar casinos to go smoke-free. As the legislative session approaches its summer conclusion, the odds of the two measures passing seemingly lengthen. House Bill 7500 was introduced in...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2024
Atlantic City casino profits

Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 10 Percent, Inflationary Pressures Blamed

Atlantic City casino profits totaled $140.5 million in the first quarter, a nearly 10% year-over-year reduction. Despite net revenue climbing 2% to $740.1 million, the nine casinos saw their bottom links shrink. State officials blamed ongoing inflation that's pushed overhead costs higher....

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2024
Thailand casino Songkhla Province Malaysia

Thailand Could Consider Casino Resort in Songkhla Near Malaysia Border

The odds continue to shorten that Thailand will join the many other countries in Southeast Asia that have legalized commercial casino resorts. At least one province is already announcing its candidacy for such an entertainment complex. Thailand's House of Representatives almost unanimously...

Devin O'Connor May 23, 2024
Miccosukee Casino Florida gaming smoking

Florida Tribal Casino Expanding Smoking Area Due to Customer Demand

While efforts to extinguish casino smoking linger in state capitals across the country, a tribal casino in Florida is opening a new space where smokers will be allowed to light up and gamble 24 hours a day. The Miccosukee Tribe is one...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2024
Sands Miriam Adelson Trump 2024 odds

Las Vegas Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Contributes $9M to Texas Campaigns

Dr. Miriam Adelson, the 78-year-old worth an estimated $30 billion and the controlling shareholder of Las Vegas Sands following the death of her late husband is ramping up her political spending. However, her deep pockets aren't yet directly supporting her friend Donald...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2024
Florida sports betting Supreme Court West Flagler

West Flagler Files Response in Florida Sports Betting Case Before Supreme Court

West Flagler Associates this week filed its reply brief in its lawsuit against the US federal government challenging its approval of Florida's online sports betting pact with the Seminole Tribe. Attorneys representing West Flagler, which owns the Bonita Springs Poker Room and...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2024