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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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Iowa Casino Moratorium Gains Gov. Kim Reynolds Signature, New Projects on Hold
The Iowa casino moratorium blocking the state Racing and Gaming Commission from issuing new gaming licenses for at least two years has received Governor Kim Reynolds' (R) signature. The Iowa Legislature last month sent House File 2497 to the governor's desk. The...
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Casino Coming Online After BetMGM, Sony Spin Partnership
The Wheel of Fortune Casino, the first fully-branded online casino platform in North America based on a television show, is set to launch in New Jersey. BetMGM tells Casino.org that the iGaming and sports betting unit of MGM Resorts recently partnered with...
Macau Suncity Junket Kingpin Alvin Chau Trial Set for September
Former junket executive Alvin Chau, 48, will make his defense against numerous criminal charges in September. The Macau native helped transform the Portuguese colony into the world's richest gaming hub after the enclave was returned to Chinese control around the turn of...
Nevada Casinos Help Reduce State Unemployment, Las Vegas Adds 4,800 Jobs
Nevada casinos employ more people than any other industry in the state. With gaming flourishing in the first full year of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions being a thing of the past, resorts continue to seek additional help. The Nevada Department of Employment,...
Norfolk Harbor Park Stadium Address Change Allows Temporary Casino Operation
Norfolk's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium has changed addresses. The change will help the effort to temporarily bring casino gambling to the venue. Harbor Park is home to the Norfolk Tides baseball team, which plays on the Triple-A level -- one...
Downtown Las Vegas Gambler Wins $543K Progressive Table Game Jackpot
The California Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas was the site of the latest life-changing win in Southern Nevada. Boyd Gaming, which owns and operates the Cal, said a lucky guest who wished to remain anonymous hit a table progressive jackpot...
Las Vegas Raiders Give $1M to Uvalde School District to Fortify Campuses
The NFL Las Vegas Raiders have bequeathed $1 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) in Texas. The Uvalde CISD's Robb Elementary School was the site of the May 24, 2022, mass shooting that killed 19 students, two teachers and...
North Carolina Senate Sports Betting Bill Will Finally Receive House Consideration
The North Carolina sports betting bill, passed by the state Senate in August 2021, is expected to finally receive consideration in the General Assembly's lower chamber. Senate Bill 688 gained favor in the upper chamber last August by way of a 26-19...
Las Vegas Casino Consultancy Says Smoking Bans Not Detrimental To Gaming Revenue
Eliminating tobacco use has little to no negative consequence on the house's net win. That was the finding of a Las Vegas casino consultancy in a recent probe of the impact smoking bans have on gaming revenue. C3 Gaming is an analytical...
Las Vegas Juneteenth Pays Homage to Black Americans Who Helped Shape Strip
Today is Juneteenth, the annual observance recognizing the 1865 freeing of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Tx., who were the last to learn of them emancipation. While celebrations date back to 1866 -- the year after Union Army General Gordon Granger issued...