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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

Saipan casino Rolls-Royce auction

Saipan Casino Auction Includes Rolls-Royce Cars, Swarovski Crystal Dragons

An auction of assets owned by the bankrupt and shuttered Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel in Saipan is underway, and there are currently some deals for the taking. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) remains in a legal dispute to part the capital of the...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2024
sports betting limits Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Winning Sports Bettors Being Limited Comes Into Focus in Massachusetts

Sports bettors who win more than they should in the eyes of oddsmakers are often limited or even banned from continuing to wager. It's a practice that most legal sports betting states permit, but gaming regulators in Massachusetts are weighing whether to...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2024
Atlantic City casino hotel room lawsuit

Feds Encourage Court to Consider Atlantic City Casino Hotel Pricing Lawsuit

The federal government is encouraging the United States District Court of New Jersey to accept litigation against several Atlantic City casino hotels. The request is based on allegations that the resorts conspired to increase their nightly room rates. The Federal Trade Commission...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2024
Georgia sports betting bills

Georgia Sports Betting Efforts Fail Again in Atlanta Capital

Georgia will remain free of sports betting for the foreseeable future. The odds of sports gambling finding favor in the General Assembly seemed optimistic earlier this year. The body has been historically opposed to nearly all forms of gambling for decades. The...

Devin O'Connor March 29, 2024
Atlantic City Marty Small raid

Atlantic City Mayor’s House Raided, Police Mum

The home of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) and his wife, Dr. La'Quetta Small, was raided on Thursday by local law enforcement. Small was appointed mayor of the casino town by the Atlantic City Council in 2019 after Frank Gilliam...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2024
Nevada gaming revenue Las Vegas Super Bowl

Nevada Gaming Revenue Sets February Record, Casino Win Tops $1.3B

Nevada gaming revenue reached new highs in February, as the Super Bowl, Chinese New Year, and a bonus day because of the leap year combined to create an unforgettable month. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Thursday that the state's casinos...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2024
Petersburg casino Virginia Ted Leonsis

Petersburg Casino Odds Presumably Improve With Potomac Yard Defeat

The odds of Petersburg getting the chance to ask residents if they support bringing a commercial casino resort to the Virginia city presumably improved on Wednesday. That's after billionaire Ted Leonsis announced he's keeping his professional sports teams in Washington, D.C. In...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2024
Mississippi casino tidelands bill

Mississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded

It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming development on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi House...

Devin O'Connor March 28, 2024
Pennsylvania Skill gaming lawsuit

Pennsylvania Skill Games Host Business Sues Philadelphia for Ban Proposal

A convenience store in Philadelphia that has a so-called skill gaming machine has filed a lawsuit against the city. It contends the local government's intention is to prohibit the controversial grey gaming terminals in most businesses. The Philadelphia City Council last month...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2024
Responsible Online Gaming Association

Responsible Online Gaming Association Founded by iGaming, Sportsbook Leaders

A trade organization committed to strengthening protections to combat problem gambling online has been formed by several industry leaders. Officials with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) told Casino.org on Wednesday that its founding members include BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard...

Devin O'Connor March 27, 2024