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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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North Carolina Republicans Fold on Casino Efforts, Budget Moving Forward
North Carolina Republicans are ditching their efforts to include a casino provision in the state's 2023-25 budget bill. Facing a slew of criticism for their backroom push to liberalize commercial casino gambling, GOP leaders in the General Assembly said late Tuesday that...
Hard Rock Bet to Debut Microbetting Lines With LIV Golf Chicago
Hard Rock Bet will debut golf microbetting lines this week when the LIV Golf Chicago tournament tees it up at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. Hard Rock Bet, the digital online gaming platform owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe...
MGM Resorts Says IT Systems Restored But Operational Disruptions Remain
MGM Resorts International says its IT systems at its resorts in Las Vegas and across the US are back up and running. In a statement issued late Tuesday night, the Bellagio and Cosmopolitan operator said the cyber attack on its computer networks...
Allegiant Adding Service to Las Vegas for NFL Raiders Games
Allegiant is making it easier for away team fans to check out the NFL Las Vegas Raiders' home in Southern Nevada, just west of the Strip. Allegiant is headquartered in Summerlin and is one of the 15 largest airlines in North America....
Phil Mickelson Encourages Fans to Bet Responsibly, Learn From His Mistakes
Phil Mickelson, a 2012 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, is today nearly as well-known for his excessive gambling as his six major championships and 45 wins on the PGA Tour. A recently published book from his former friend, famed sports bettor...
Maryland Sports Betting Not Serving State Population Adequately, Lawmaker Says
The Maryland sports betting bill, signed into law by then-Gov. Larry Hogan (R), in May 2021, called for one of the most comprehensive sportsbook programs in the entire country. But more than two years later, at least one state lawmaker says more...
Michigan Attorney General Targeting Illegal Online Gaming Websites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says offshore and unregulated gaming websites targeting consumers in the Great Lake State will soon meet her legal wrath. Nessel's office recently confirmed its threat of prosecution against a Massachusetts-based entity called Golden Hearts Games, Inc. That...
Macau Casinos Review Cybersecurity Systems Following Attacks on US Operators
Macau casinos have undergone intensive reviews of their cybersecurity systems following recent attacks on U.S. operators, namely MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. MGM's Las Vegas and regional operations across the U.S. remain disrupted because of a cyberattack on the casino company's IT...
$2B Powerball Winner on House Hunting Spree, Latest Buy a $47M Los Angeles Pad
The winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball prize that hit in November 2022 is using his newfound wealth to snag up expensive real estate in Los Angeles. Edwin Castro purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, his hometown,...
MGM Cyberattack Likely Costing Casino Company Millions of Dollars a Day
The MGM cyberattack that began on Sunday, September 10, and continues to disrupt resort operations in Las Vegas and across the company's U.S. portfolio may be costing the casino giant millions of dollars a day. David Katz, managing director of equity research...