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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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Rivers Casino Des Plaines Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over August Data Breach
Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit for its role in an August cyberattack that resulted in thousands of individuals having their data seized. Filed in Illinois' Northern District federal court, attorneys representing the class plaintiffs, including...
Atlantic City Casinos Seemingly Win Smoking Fight, At Least for Now
The executives leading the nine Atlantic City casinos have seemingly won over enough New Jersey lawmakers in their quest to maintain tobacco smoking on their gaming floors. Just a month ago, the odds seemed good that state lawmakers in Trenton would pass...
South Point Owner Michael Gaughan Expanding Into Colorado With Two Casinos
South Point Las Vegas owner Michael Gaughan is expanding his casino empire into Colorado with the operational acquisitions of two gaming properties in Cripple Creek. Gaughan formed Rocky Mountain Gaming in conjunction with gaming industry veterans David Ross and Joseph Canfora to...
Evolution Brings ‘Crazy Time’ Live Game Show to New Jersey Online Casinos
Evolution has brought its popular Crazy Time live game show to New Jersey. Evolution, the Sweden-based business-to-business interactive gaming developer specializing in live dealer games, debuted Crazy Time in the Garden State on Tuesday. The live game show is wildly popular overseas,...
Kansas Star Successfully Appeals Property Tax Assessment, Casino Owed $19M
The Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane is due a refund of more than $19 million in property taxes after a state court recently ruled the resort overpaid in 2014. Owned and operated by Boyd Gaming, the casino has been appealing its assessed...
Hard Rock Digital Launches Social Gaming Division
Hard Rock Digital, the interactive gaming and sports betting firm owned by Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, is expanding its social gaming division. Hard Rock Digital recently acquired WGames, a leading mobile gaming company that develops free-to-play social games. Following the...
Atlantic City Casino Union Issues Support for Smoking Ban
A union that represents table game dealers inside Atlantic City casinos is supportive of efforts to force the nine gaming floors to go smoke-free through state legislation. The United Auto Workers (UAW) represents dealers at three casinos in town, Caesars, Bally's, and...
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino Expansion Progressing Smoothly
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel's $275 million expansion project is progressing nicely, Tribal officials said this week. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River opened in 2015 to complement the Tribe's primary casino, Harrah's Cherokee. Valley River is located about 40 miles southeast...
Fanatics Sportsbook Bows in Connecticut After Reaching Lottery Partnership
The Fanatics Sportsbook went live in-person and online in Connecticut on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the sports betting operator struck a deal for market entry. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, Inc. Earlier this month, the...
Bally’s Evansville Scammed Out of $212K Through Vendor Phishing Scheme
Officials with Bally's Evansville in Indiana tell police the business was the recent victim of a phishing scam that resulted in the casino misdirecting more than $212K. The Evansville Police Department reports that Bally's Evansville recently reached out to the law enforcement...