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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

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Macau Gambling Revenue Inches Closer to 2019 Levels, Outlook Remains Mixed

Macau gambling revenue last month totaled 18.4 billion patacas (US$2.3 billion). The November result represents 80.4% of the $2.86 billion the six casino operators won from gamblers in prepandemic November 2019. The world's richest gaming market continues to inch closer to revenue...

Devin O'Connor December 2, 2024
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Caesars Virginia in Danville Now Accepting Hotel Room Reservations

Caesars Virginia is now accepting hotel reservations for stays beginning next month. A co-development from Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the $750 million resort destination will power on its 1,500 slot and electronic gaming machines, and get...

Devin O'Connor November 27, 2024
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Atlantic City Beach Restoration Project Underway as Casino High Season Passes

Atlantic City casinos, specifically Ocean, Hard Rock, and Resorts on the northern end of the Boardwalk, have been complaining that the sand outside their resorts is eroding. This week, in what's a better late than never scenario, the US Army Corps of...

Devin O'Connor November 26, 2024
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Andrew Yang Likens Sports Betting to the Lottery Being a Tax on the Poor

Andrew Yang, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate whose signature policy position was establishing a monthly basic income subsidy of $1K for all US citizens, believes the liberalization of sports betting has been a net negative for society. Yang, a businessman, attorney, lobbyist,...

Devin O'Connor November 26, 2024
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New Jersey Strengthens Policy to Protect Combat Sports Betting Integrity

The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has updated its sports betting policy to put those involved in combat sports on alert that they must refrain from wagering on all boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, UFC, kickboxing, and other combat sports....

Devin O'Connor November 26, 2024
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill to Accelerate Downstate Casino Process

Last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed legislation that would have expedited determining which three casino resort bids for the downstate region would win the coveted gaming concessions. In what was far from a surprise, as Hochul has maintained that...

Devin O'Connor November 26, 2024
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Las Vegas a Top Thanksgiving Destination, Strip Room Rates Remain Affordable

It's a busy couple of weeks in Southern Nevada. With the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in the rearview mirror, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend now races into town. AAA projects that nearly 80 million people in the United States will travel...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2024
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Estate of Man Who Drowned in Excalibur Swimming Pool Sues Las Vegas Casino

The family and estate of a man who died last year by drowning in a Las Vegas Strip swimming pool has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the casino resort. Paul Nakashima of Burnaby, British Columbia, was in Las Vegas with family...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2024
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President Biden Still Committed to Ridding Hospitality, Travel Industries of Junk Fees

President Joe Biden's days in office are numbered, but the leader of the free world says he remains committed to freeing the travel and hospitality industries of junk and resort fees. Biden refers to junk and resort fees as those pesky add-on...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2024
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Live! Casino Pittsburgh Celebrates Four Years With New Amenities, High-Limit Room

Live! Casino Pittsburgh in the city suburb of Westmoreland celebrated four years last week by introducing new amenities and opening a high-limit gaming lounge. One of four so-called "mini-casinos" in Pennsylvania, Live! Pittsburgh was the first Category 4 satellite gaming property to...

Devin O'Connor November 25, 2024