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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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6743 stories by Devin O'Connor

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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
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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
Quezon City Solaire North Bloomberry

Quezon City Mayor Bans Government Employees From Solaire North Casino

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday announced her decision to exclude all city employees from accessing the soon-to-be-opened Solaire Resort North casino. Bloomberry Resorts invested $1 billion in expanding its Manila gaming footprint with a second integrated resort located just north...

Devin O'Connor May 22, 2024
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Massachusetts Sportsbooks Skip State Gaming Commission Roundtable

Massachusetts' six online sports betting operators opted to sit out Tuesday's regulatory roundtable discussion regarding how sportsbooks limit patrons.   The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking information about how and when sportsbooks decide to limit a customer's ability to bet. The...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2024
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Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Revenue Sinks in April on Difficult Comparable

Louisiana riverboat gaming and revenue at the state's brick-and-mortar casino and slots facilities sunk significantly in April, as the month faced a difficult year-over-year comparison. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) this week revealed that gross gaming revenue at the state's 14...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2024
Bally's Rhode Island casino credit line

Bally’s Asks Rhode Island Officials for Higher Casino Credit Limits

Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation is seeking the freedom to issue larger credit lines to its high rollers. Bally's operates Rhode Island's two commercial casino resorts. Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton operate slot-like video lottery terminals (VLTs) on behalf of the...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2024
Merkur Northampton UK sex toys lingerie

Former Sex Toys and Lingerie Store Could Become Casino

A former retail store in the United Kingdom that sold sex toys and lingerie could become a casino room with slot machines, bingo, and sports betting. Ann Summers, a British retailer that specializes in gifts for the bedroom, relocated its Northampton location...

Devin O'Connor May 21, 2024
Virginia skill gaming Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill on Lack of Regulatory Safeguards

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed legislation passed by the state General Assembly that sought to authorize skill-gaming machines and create a regulatory framework for the slot-like devices. The state legislature earlier this year approved a statute to allow small businesses...

Devin O'Connor May 20, 2024