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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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Las Vegas Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Contributes $9M to Texas Campaigns
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the 78-year-old worth an estimated $30 billion and the controlling shareholder of Las Vegas Sands following the death of her late husband is ramping up her political spending. However, her deep pockets aren't yet directly supporting her friend Donald...
West Flagler Files Response in Florida Sports Betting Case Before Supreme Court
West Flagler Associates this week filed its reply brief in its lawsuit against the US federal government challenging its approval of Florida's online sports betting pact with the Seminole Tribe. Attorneys representing West Flagler, which owns the Bonita Springs Poker Room and...
Quezon City Mayor Bans Government Employees From Solaire North Casino
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday announced her decision to exclude all city employees from accessing the soon-to-be-opened Solaire Resort North casino. Bloomberry Resorts invested $1 billion in expanding its Manila gaming footprint with a second integrated resort located just north...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Skip State Gaming Commission Roundtable
Massachusetts' six online sports betting operators opted to sit out Tuesday's regulatory roundtable discussion regarding how sportsbooks limit patrons. ? The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking information about how and when sportsbooks decide to limit a customer's ability to bet. The...
Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Revenue Sinks in April on Difficult Comparable
Louisiana riverboat gaming and revenue at the state's brick-and-mortar casino and slots facilities sunk significantly in April, as the month faced a difficult year-over-year comparison. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) this week revealed that gross gaming revenue at the state's 14...
Bally’s Asks Rhode Island Officials for Higher Casino Credit Limits
Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation is seeking the freedom to issue larger credit lines to its high rollers. Bally's operates Rhode Island's two commercial casino resorts. Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton operate slot-like video lottery terminals (VLTs) on behalf of the...
Former Sex Toys and Lingerie Store Could Become Casino
A former retail store in the United Kingdom that sold sex toys and lingerie could become a casino room with slot machines, bingo, and sports betting. Ann Summers, a British retailer that specializes in gifts for the bedroom, relocated its Northampton location...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill on Lack of Regulatory Safeguards
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed legislation passed by the state General Assembly that sought to authorize skill-gaming machines and create a regulatory framework for the slot-like devices. The state legislature earlier this year approved a statute to allow small businesses...
Harrah’s Columbus Opens in Nebraska, Slots Player Hits Jackpot
Harrah's and Caesars Entertainment late last week made history by opening the first permanent casino in Nebraska's history. Harrah's Columbus, NE, Racing & Casino, the $100 million gaming and horse racetrack destination, opened its doors on Friday morning, May 17. The casino...
Seneca Nation President ‘Disappointed’ With State Gaming Compact Negotiations
Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Jr. on Friday publicly declared his frustration in negotiating a new Class III gaming compact with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). On Friday, the Seneca tribe commemorated its Buffalo Treaty of 1842, which restored the Native...