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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 [email protected].
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New Jersey Gambling Prevalence Study Finds Participation Rates Have Soared
A gambling prevalence study commissioned by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and conducted by Rutgers University finds that the industry continues to attract new players. Rutgers' School of Social Work, Center for Gambling Studies, this week released its findings...
Britney Spears Shares Instagram Video, Prompts Wellness Check
Britney Spears shared a video on Instagram this week of her dancing and playing with knives in her California mansion. The social media post resulted in law enforcement conducting a wellness check on the pop superstar. Spears, 41, in a video "liked"...
PGA Tour Attracts Potential Investors in Endeavor, Fenway Sports – Report
The PGA Tour in June agreed to settle its differences with LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded breakaway professional golf circuit. In the agreement, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, will become a major investor in the PGA...
North Carolina Budget Trims Number of Online Sports Betting Licenses
The North Carolina 2023-25 budget bill that Gov. Roy Cooper (D) says he'll allow to become law without his signature includes provisions that amend the regulatory framework of the state's forthcoming commercial sports betting industry. North Carolina lawmakers and Cooper earlier this...
Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Claims Prize, but Florida Law Keeps Details Hidden
The August winner of the Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.602 billion came forward on Monday, September 25, to claim the prize, but lottery officials aren't saying much about the person's identity because of a recently passed law in Florida. Florida lawmakers and...
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Takes Reservations After $240M Overhaul
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Atlantic City is accepting reservations as the casino company's $240 million overhaul of the Boardwalk resort nears completion. Caesars Entertainment through its merger with Eldorado Resorts in 2020 agreed to invest $400 million into its Atlantic City casinos....
New Jersey Supreme Court Hears Ocean Casino Appeal for COVID-19 Insurance Relief
The New Jersey Supreme Court this week heard arguments from attorneys representing Ocean Casino Resort. The discussion was on why the Atlantic City business should be entitled to insurance coverage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ocean Casino, doing business as "AC Ocean...
Ryder Cup Odds: US Team Favored Stateside, Europe Favored Overseas
The 44th Ryder Cup Matches officially tee off on Friday, September 29, at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. Friday's action begins at 1:35 am EST (7:35 am Rome time) with foursomes or alternate shots by partners. The afternoon...
WaterView Casino in Mississippi Removes Unwanted Four-Legged Guest From Property
The WaterView Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg, Miss., this week quickly escorted an unwanted guest from the property after it was spotted in the bushes outside the Mississippi riverboat. Local media reported that a small crowd formed outside the Western Mississippi riverboat...
Reno Named ‘Happiest Place to Live,’ Some Residents Not So Sure
Reno has been named the "Happiest Place to Live" in the United States by Outside, a magazine focused on outdoor activities, healthy living, and endurance sports. Located in the northwest section of Nevada, Reno is known as "The Biggest Little City in...