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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.
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New Jersey Strengthens Responsible Gaming Safeguards with Proactive Outreach Program
New Jersey debuted a new responsible gaming safeguard for the state's online sports betting industry on Jan. 1, 2023. State gaming regulators say the program is already helping sports bettors curb their potentially dangerous wagering patterns. The New Jersey Division of Gaming...
South Dakota Online Sports Betting Dead for 2023, Protecting Deadwood Overrides Effort
South Dakota online sports betting efforts are dead for 2023 after a majority of House lawmakers in the Pierre capital said the state's commercial gaming industry is to protect the vibrancy of Deadwood. Sports betting and casino gambling are legal in South...
Bally’s Corporation Campaigning for iGaming Privileges in Home State of Rhode Island
The Bally's Corporation wants to add Rhode Island to the list of legal iGaming states. The current Bally's Corp. was formed in 2020 after Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TWRH) acquired the iconic casino brand from Caesars Entertainment. Bally's is controlled...
Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property
The Puyallup Tribe in Washington state is planning to redevelop its former Emerald Queen Casino property in Tacoma, local planning officials confirmed through a records request. The Puyallup Tribe, one of 29 federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington, opened the Emerald Queen...
Maryland iGaming Could Benefit Equitable Early Childhood Education Trust Fund
Some lawmakers in Maryland believe the state's recent expansion of gaming to allow retail and online sports betting should be extended to permit interactive slot machines and table games. The possible tax benefit that such iGaming would generate, those lawmakers contend, could...
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Gaming Industries Begin 2023 Strong, as Revenues Surge
Casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey kicked off the new year strong, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the two markets climbed significantly from January 2022. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been jockeying for the title of second-richest gaming state behind Nevada....
FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial ‘Kick of Destiny’ a Success Despite Criticism
FanDuel's Super Bowl commercial that aired during the third quarter of last Sunday's big game caused a stir on social media. Critics slammed it for being heavily produced, and possibly not as advertised. But the 30-second "live" spot was apparently a riveting...
$2B Powerball Winner Identity Revealed, California Man Skips Lottery Celebration
November's $2.04 billion Powerball winner has come forward and revealed his name, but the lucky man who claimed the all-time richest lottery jackpot in US history isn't looking for additional publicity. After 40 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, Powerball's November 7...
Commercial Gaming Revenue Tops $60B as 2022 Sets Another Annual Win Record
Commercial gaming revenue in the United States eclipsed $60 billion for the first time ever in 2022. It marks the second consecutive year that the US gaming industry reached a new yearly revenue benchmark. The numbers come from the American Gaming Association...
Virginia ‘Casino Lady’ Sen. Louise Lucas Says State Has Enough Casinos, at Least for Now
Virginia Senate Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) successfully championed legislation in 2020 that ended the state's long prohibition of commercial casino gambling. Dubbed the "Casino Lady" for her repeated attempts to allow slot machines and table games in the commonwealth, Lucas...