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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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Ontario’s Fallsview Casino to Appeal $70K Fine for Money Laundering
Fallsview Casino Resort in Ontario tells Casino.org that it "respectfully disagrees" with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's (AGCO) decision to fine the gaming property for allegedly violating money laundering regulations. The AGCO this week levied a C$70,000 (US$52,039) fine against...
Delaware Park Opens $10M Casino Floor With Slot ‘Link Lounge’
Delaware Park Casino, located roughly five miles southwest of Wilmington, opened its modernized gaming floor on Thursday following a $10 million renovation. In what was an undertaking to bring a little bit of Las Vegas and Atlantic City to northern Delaware, the...
Former LSU Football Player Accused of Nearly 9K Illegal Sports Bets
A former LSU football player who was drafted by the New England Patriots last year is facing a myriad of trouble for allegedly placing more than 8,900 illegal sports bets while he was still in school. This morning, Kayshon Boutte, 21, surrendered...
Las Vegas Lures 40.8M Visitors in 2023, Best Mark Since 2019
Las Vegas bustled in 2023 as more than 40.8 million people traveled to Southern Nevada. The 2023 visitation number represented a 5.2% year-over-year increase and the city's best mark since pre-pandemic 2019 when the casino town drew 42.5 million visitors. Convention attendance...
Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort Loses COVID Insurance Relief Suit
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City won't receive $50 million in property insurance coverage. The property's parent company claimed it was owed for damages suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Jersey Supreme Court this week ruled that three property insurers aren't...
TransUnion: Betting Slowing From Stagnant Consumer Liquidity
A new report from TransUnion on the U.S. gaming industry reveals that betting activity slowed in the second half of 2023. That's because consumers faced an array of economic headwinds and reined in their gaming spend as a result. In the latest...
South Korea Mohegan Inspire Casino Gains Prestigious Hotel Rating
Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea's Incheon has been bestowed a great honor by the Korea Tourism Association -- the exclusive five-star hotel rating. Mohegan opened the first phase of Inspire in November at a cost of $1.6 billion. The initial...
North Carolina Gaming Regulators Set Online Sports Betting Start
After months of waiting, sports bettors in North Carolina have been told when online sportsbooks will begin accepting bets over the internet. During the North Carolina State Lottery Commission's Wednesday meeting, the nine commissioners signed off on allowing online sportsbooks to commence...
Nagasaki Wants Tokyo Answers on Integrated Casino Resort Denial
The Nagasaki government is seeking answers from officials in Tokyo on why the prefecture's integrated casino resort was denied late last year. In late December, the Japan Tourism Agency, tasked with reviewing IR bids from prefectures and cities, said Nagasaki's casino resort...
Mississippi Secretary Scolds State Supreme Court Over Biloxi Tidelands
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) is criticizing the state Supreme Court for its decision last year regarding a tidelands lease in Biloxi. Last March, the Mississippi Supreme Court said Biloxi local officials had the legal authority to contract a private...