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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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Casino de Montreal Expands With 200-Room Hotel in Parc Jean-Drapeau
Casino de Montreal is expanding its resort footprint on Notre Dame Island in Jean-Drapeau Park with a new 200-room hotel. Loto-Quebec, the government organization regulating and operating?casinos and lottery gaming in the province, announced Monday its plans to expand Casino de Montreal....
Hard Rock Bristol Revenue Declines Continue, Casino Wins Just $12M
Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia, a temporary casino inside the former Bristol Mall, continues to see gaming activity dwindle. The latest revenue report from the Virginia Lottery, which has regulatory oversight of the state's emerging commercial casino industry, shows that Hard Rock...
Mohegan Reports Second-Best Operating Year, Opens Inspire in South Korea
Mohegan reported that net revenue during its 2023 fiscal year totaled $1.67 billion. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached $399.9 million, ranked second-best in the company's 27-year history. Mohegan, formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is owned and operated...
Charles Barkley Says Family Ran Underground Casino, Bootlegging Operation
NBA legend Charles Barkley, one of the most colorful players in basketball history, adds lore to his life's story by disclosing that his family ran an underground casino and bootlegging operation when he was a child in Alabama. Born in February 1963...
NYC Community Boards Oppose City Plan to Fast-Track Casino Reviews
Community Boards in New York City are voicing their displeasure with Mayor Eric Adams' (D) plan for the city's review of casino applications. The Adams administration plans to implement a review process for the city's forthcoming casino bids that would strip the...
New Jersey Online Casinos Report Record Monthly Win in November
New Jersey online casinos experienced their best month ever in November, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the interactive slots and table games totaled $171.5 million. Today, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed November numbers for iGaming, sports betting, and...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Opens Luxury Suites Hotel at Nearby Battery
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has finally opened a hotel, the venue arriving more than 17 years after the company that owns the property told state officials it would offer lodging. This week, rivers Casino debuted its Riversuites Hotel at The Battery Philadelphia. The...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents to Form Political Action Committee
Atlantic Casino smoking opponents are ramping up their lobbying power and influence in New Jersey by forming a political action committee (PAC). CEASE, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects, tells Casino.org it plans to form a PAC. The news comes after state lawmakers...
DraftKings Faces Hearing in Massachusetts for Credit Deposit Violations
DraftKings is facing an adjudicatory hearing in Massachusetts for violating laws relating to how bettors deposit and fund their sports betting accounts. An adjudicatory hearing involves all parties participating in a legal review of the alleged violations. In late May, DraftKings self-reported...
$270M Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Breaks Ground in Bossier City
Construction on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is officially underway. On Wednesday, the Cordish Companies celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier City market. Cordish acquired the shuttered Diamond Jacks riverboat and hotel...