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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.
Contact Devin at [email protected].
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Taylor Swift Having Meaningful Impact on Sports Betting Business, Says BetMGM
Taylor Swift, much to the chagrin of many NFL diehards, is one of the biggest storylines of the 2023-24 regular season. While the nonstop media coverage of the pop star attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs games has ruffled some...
Churchill Downs, Despite Richmond Casino Defeat, Betting Big on Virginia
Churchill Downs lost its bid to build a casino resort in Richmond during Tuesday's election. Richmond voters rejected the $562 million project Churchill pitched with media conglomerate Urban One by a 58%-42% tally. Divisive messaging from Urban One founder Cathy Hughes likely...
North Carolina Sports Betting Rules to Prohibit Stadium Sportsbook Partnerships
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission this week unveiled its proposed regulations to govern sports betting in the Tar Heel State. North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year authorized in-person sports betting at professional sports venues and online. Since North Carolina isn't home...
Marina Bay Sands Latest Integrated Casino Resort to Suffer Cyberattack
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore confirmed being the victim of a recent cyberattack, with the integrated casino resort's shopping rewards program the target. A notice this week from Marina Bay Sands to members of the resort's Sands Lifestyle Rewards program informed that...
Stockton University Announces Casino Certificate Program, Esports Degree
Stockton University in New Jersey is expanding its educational offerings in the casino gaming industry and budding esports market. This week, the New Jersey college announced the formation of its Integrated Casino Resort Operations Certificate. The course will be offered through Stockton's...
Maryland Gaming Revenue Drops 25 Percent in October, Six Casinos Win $159.8M
Maryland casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $159.8 million last month, a nearly 25% drop from October 2022. Last October was a record month for the state gaming industry, as the six commercial casinos won nearly $213 million on unusually high...
Resorts World Las Vegas Celebrates Casino’s One Millionth Rewards Member
Resorts World Las Vegas opened on June 24, 2021, at a cost of $4.3 billion. More than two years and four months later, the casino on the Strip's north end announced this week the enrollment of its one-millionth rewards member. Malaysia-based Genting...
Rockingham County Commissioners Respond to Casino Rezoning Lawsuit
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners was named in a lawsuit last month that contests the legality of the process the county officials took in rezoning nearly 193 acres of land for a potential casino resort. The Rockingham commissioners in August unanimously...
Richmond Casino Backers Hurt Themselves With Insensitive Comments
On Tuesday, Richmond voters will determine the fate of a proposed $562 million casino resort project called the Richmond Grand. Pre-election polls show the electorate is split on whether allowing a Las Vegas-style casino resort on Richmond's Southside is in the Virginia...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Deploying 1-800-GAMBLER Following Nationwide Rollout
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Friday told its licensees to update their responsible gaming messaging. The state gaming regulator of the world's richest gaming market issued a notice last week informing casinos and other gaming license holders that the National...