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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

Atlantic City license plate reader New Jersey

Atlantic City Receives $1.4M to Expand License Plate Reader Tech

Atlantic City has received nearly $1.4 million from the state to purchase and install 120 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The technology assists law enforcement in keeping Atlantic City's streets safe. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D) announced the grant...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2024
Philadelphia skill gaming ban

Philadelphia City Council Weighs Skill Game Ban, Governor Supportive

The Philadelphia City Council is considering a local bill that would prohibit so-called "skill games" inside most businesses. Adding legal complexity to the already contentious topic of skill games -- slot-like gaming terminals commonly found in restaurants, bars, gas stations, convenience stores,...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2024
Alabama casino lottery gaming legislation

Alabama Casino and Lottery Legislative Bundle Stalls in State Senate

Less than a week after the Alabama House of Representatives signed off on a gaming package to legalize commercial casinos and a state-run lottery plus sports betting, the Senator championing the gaming effort in the upper chamber says he doesn't have the...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2024
Evolution live dealer lawsuit New Jersey

Evolution Cleared in Lawsuit Alleging Firm Operates in Black Markets

Evolution announced Tuesday that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) recently wrapped its investigation into the Sweden-based business-to-business iGaming operator. It found no regulatory breaches. Evolution is a leading provider of live dealer table game services for iGaming platforms in...

Devin O'Connor February 21, 2024
commercial gaming casino revenue

US Commercial Gaming Win Hits $66.5B, Third Year of Record Growth

The U.S. commercial gaming industry reached a new annual revenue record for a third consecutive year. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported Tuesday that 2023 commercial revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos, riverboats, racinos, iGaming, and sports betting hit a new annual high of...

Devin O'Connor February 20, 2024
PrizePicks California fantasy sports

PrizePicks Tells California AG its Fantasy Sports are Contests of Skill

PrizePicks, looking to protect its most critical operating jurisdiction, has submitted testimony to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. In it are claims its fantasy sports games are contests of skill. The platform is hoping to continue its business in all-important California. Bonta...

Devin O'Connor February 20, 2024
Arkansas casino referendum Pope County

Arkansas Citizens Group Seeks to Rescind Pope County Casino License

An Arkansas citizens group called Local Voters in Charge is seeking to repeal the commercial casino license earmarked for Pope County through a statewide ballot referendum. Local Voters in Charge has submitted its proposed constitutional amendment to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's...

Devin O'Connor February 20, 2024
casino revenue gaming revenue January 2024

Casino Revenue Cools, Declines Felt Nationwide in January 2024

While Nevada and Las Vegas maintained the strong 2023 casino revenue momentum into 2024, regional gaming properties across the country saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline to begin the new year. Regional casinos are typically defined as gaming properties not located in...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2024
Macau casino gambling crime China

Macau Lawmakers Propose Bill to Better Combat Gambling Crimes

The Macau government on Monday looked to strengthen protections to limit gambling crimes and increase penalties for those who commit them.  The legislation was introduced in December, but just now publicized. Macau's Legislative Assembly is mulling a statute titled, "Law to Combat...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2024
Georgia sports betting

Georgia Steps Closer To Sports Betting Vote in November Election

Georgia voters might have the final say when it comes to determining whether the Peach State joins nearly 40 other states that have legalized sports betting. Last week in the State Capitol in Atlanta, the Georgia Senate Regulated Industries Committee unanimously approved...

Devin O'Connor February 19, 2024