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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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6744 stories by Devin O'Connor

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The Coney New York Casino Bid Unveils Scope for $3B Development in Brooklyn

The Coney has unveiled specifics of the $3 billion integrated resort casino it seeks to build in New York City by way of southwestern Brooklyn. A project from a consortium consisting of Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation's Global Gaming Solutions, Legends...

Devin O'Connor May 16, 2024
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Commercial Gaming Industry Sets Quarterly Record, as Players Lose Nearly $18B

The state of the commercial gaming industry in the United States has never been stronger, as revenue hit new highs during the first quarter of 2024. The American Gaming Association (AGA) on Thursday revealed its tally for the January through March period....

Devin O'Connor May 16, 2024
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Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Class III gaming compact the Seminole Tribe reached with Florida in 2021. After being granted additional time to file its brief in the...

Devin O'Connor May 16, 2024
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Cruise Line Faces Backlash After Man Commits Suicide Following Casino Losses

A cruise line in Australia is facing backlash after a man jumped to his death after racking up thousands of dollars in losses at the ship's casino. The Daily Mail, a UK-based publication that runs an Australian edition called Daily Mail Australia,...

Devin O'Connor May 16, 2024
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Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Makes First Federal Political Donation in Nearly Two Years

Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest individual shareholder of the Las Vegas Sands casino empire she inherited from her late husband, has made her first federal political donation in nearly two years. But the cash didn't go directly to Donald Trump, the former...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2024
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Cherokee Nation Launches Campaign Against Pope County Casino Referendum

The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is the odds-on favorite to secure the lone remaining casino license in neighboring Arkansas. Through its commercial unit, Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), the tribe is expected to be the only qualified bidder for the gaming concession earmarked...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2024
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Fanatics Signs Justin Thomas Ahead of PGA Championship, Scheffler Big Favorite

Fanatics Sportsbook is the most rapidly expanding sportsbook operator in the United States. Ahead of golf's second major of the year, the apparel giant that's ventured into iGaming and sports betting announced its signing of one of the game's biggest stars. Fanatics...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2024
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Louisiana’s Chief Gaming Regulator Ronnie Johns Retiring After 37 Years of State Service

Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) Chairman Ronnie Johns is retiring after nearly four decades of public service. Johns' retirement will become effective June 30. Before then, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) is expected to name his successor. Johns was appointed to the...

Devin O'Connor May 15, 2024
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Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Requirement to Disclose Fees Up Front

Several major airlines in the United States have filed a lawsuit against the federal government and President Joe Biden's administration after the Transportation Department altered requirements for how airfare prices are advertised online. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) last month issued...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2024
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Sports Betting Bill to Restrict Advertisements Progresses in Canadian Parliament

Legislation to provide regulatory guardrails on how sports betting operators advertise in Canada is making progress in the country's Parliament. Sen. Marty Deacon (ISG-Ontario) introduced Senate Bill 269 in April. The statute seeks to create a national regulatory framework for sportsbook companies...

Devin O'Connor May 14, 2024