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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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College Township Near Penn State Explains Summer 2019 Decision to Allow Casino
The College Township Council, facing considerable backlash from community members, is explaining its decision to potentially allow a commercial casino in the Centre County borough. In 2017, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf (D) greatly expanded gaming in the commonwealth in a...
Okada Manila Returned to Universal Entertainment, Kazuo Remains on Board
The governance of Okada Manila has been returned to Universal Entertainment Corporation after roughly three months of being run by 79-year-old Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada. The corporate offices of the Philippines integrated casino resort in Manila's Entertainment City were raided on May...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Say Tobacco Ban Would Help Responsible Play
Atlantic City casino workers who want indoor smoking extinguished say a tobacco ban on the nine gaming floors would better encourage responsible play. "Casino Employees Against Smoking's Effects" (CEASE) is a growing coalition of Atlantic City casino workers. They say state lawmakers...
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino Jackpot Won by Self-Excluded Individual
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino wrongly allowed a woman access who had previously self-excluded herself from all commercial gaming establishments in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau of Gaming Enforcement revealed in its August blotter that a 59-year-old woman from Ridley Park --...
PGA Golf Courses Coming to the Philippines – Nicklaus, Choi, and Faldo to Design
Three PGA golf courses are planned for the forthcoming Hann Reserve, located just north of the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines, where numerous commercial casinos operate. Hann Reserve is the second major announcement this week from Hann Resorts, which opened its...
Philippines Gaming Corporation Could Be Split, as Reform Calls Increase
For many years, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been operating its own casinos, while simultaneously regulating private commercial gaming properties. Philippines officials have pondered whether it's in the nation's best interest for its state-run gaming firm to both operate...
Pennsylvania Lottery Claims Unregulated Skill Gaming Led to $650M Revenue Loss
The Pennsylvania Lottery claims its revenue is down because of unregulated skill gaming machines. The devices proliferate across the commonwealth in restaurants, bars, gas stations, convenience stores, and retail strip malls. The lottery claims they have negatively impacted the lottery and its...
Foxwoods Embarks on $385M Expansion as Anniversary Celebration Continues
Foxwoods Resort Casino officially commemorated its 30-year anniversary in February. But the gaming destination owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is celebrating all year long by announcing an array of expansion and renovation projects. Foxwoods officials this week unveiled...
Florida Casino Opposition Says State and Seminoles Can’t ‘Have it Both Ways’
A group in Florida opposed to more casinos and gambling is speaking out against expanded tribal gaming in the state. "No Casinos in Florida" is opposing the state's wishes to allow sports bets to be wagered from anywhere inside the country's third-most...
Bentley the Lion, Former MGM Grand Inhabitant, Dead at 15
Bentley the Lion, one of the former cats in the lion display at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, has passed away at the age of 15 years old. MGM Grand is the largest single hotel in the world, with more than 6,800...