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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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China Delays Group Tours Amid COVID-19 Spread, Macau Again Tightens Border
It's déjà vu all over again in China as the People's Republic is once again responding to new COVID-19 cases with draconian measures that will continue to limit normal life across the world's most populated country. A day after Macau Chief Executive...
Donald Trump 2024 Odds Lengthen Following Lackluster Campaign Kickoff
Former President Donald Trump is officially seeking the US presidency for the fourth time. But his 2024 kickoff Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., seemed to lack the energy of a typical Trump rally. That could be further...
Macau Chief Executive Reaffirms ‘Zero-COVID’ Pledge Following 2023 Policy Address
Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng says it's the local government's plan to continue adhering to Beijing's "zero-COVID" policy that necessitates isolated lockdowns in response to newly detected coronavirus infections. Last week, Macau fielded some good news when China announced it is...
Maryland Online Sports Betting Expected to Launch by Thanksgiving
Maryland's lengthy process of licensing online sportsbooks and allowing wagers to commence via the internet is finally nearing the finish line. The move comes more than two years after Maryland voters amended their state constitution to allow gambling on collegiate and professional...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Resigns, Gov. Sisolak Names Replacement
Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Chair and Executive Director J. Brin Gibson has resigned after two years in the role. Gibson agreed to become the chair and executive director of the NGCB during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. He succeeded Sandra...
Donald Trump Faces Lengthening 2024 Odds, as ‘Big Announcement’ Drops Tonight
Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. But the "big announcement" that he teased ahead of last week's election has lost a bit of its impact following the...
Saratoga Casino Guest Alleges She Was Wrongly Arrested For Cashier Error
A woman claims she was wrongly arrested and charged for a casino employee's clerical error in redeeming her winning gaming vouchers. The incident happened at the Saratoga Casino Hotel in upstate New York on Feb. 15, 2021. The plaintiff is Miranda Sanders,...
Riviera Las Vegas Land Sale to Chilean Businessman Expected to Soon Close
The Riviera Hotel & Casino Las Vegas was demolished through two controlled implosions conducted in June and August 2016. More than six years later, part of the land where the iconic Strip resort once stood is finally moving closer to redevelopment. The...
Caesars Palace Colosseum Lands Garth Brooks Residency, Each Show To Be Unique
Caesars Palace has won the Las Vegas Strip bidding war for Garth Brooks. "Garth Brooks/Plus One," as the residency is being called, is set to begin in May 2023 and run through December. A total of 27 engagements are included in the...
Political Bettors Pay Price for Democrats’ Upset of GOP in 2022 Midterms
Many political bettors are paying the price for the Democrats' upset of the Republican Party in the 2022 midterms, an election that many expected to go heavily in the GOP's favor. Before the November 8 Election Day, political bettors on trading exchanges...