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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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Richmond Casino Lawsuit to Challenge Transparency, ‘Black-Owned’ Discrepancy
The Richmond government's decision not to hold another competitive bidding process for the capital city's lone casino development opportunity may have consequences. A prominent lawyer and political activist in Virginia says he's readying a lawsuit challenging that action. Paul Goldman, a political...
Macau Land Reclamation for Major Airport Expansion to Begin Next Year
The Macau government this week announced a tentative timeline to begin work on reclaiming land that will allow its international airport to expand its footprint to accommodate growing demand. Macau International Airport last year completed its south terminal, officially the Passenger Terminal...
Queen Las Vegas LGBTQ+ Boutique Hotel to Open North of Strip
Queen Las Vegas, a boutique hotel and gaming lounge tailored for the LGBTQ+ community, is slated to open this fall on S. Las Vegas Blvd. north of the Strip. The property at 1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd. is located in the Gateway...
New York Comptroller Says Casinos ‘Not a Magic Fix’ for Local Host Governments
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that while commercial casinos provide new jobs and economic activity, gaming resorts are no "magic fix" for local host governments searching for substantial new tax revenue streams. New York voters in 2013 passed a statewide ballot...
Borgata and BetMGM Launch ‘Dual Play Roulette’ for New Jersey iGaming Platforms
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is lending one of its roulette tables to its parent company's online casino platform, BetMGM, and the resort's own branded iGaming website and app, Borgata Online Casino. MGM Resorts International operates the Borgata, which...
Nash County North Carolina Officials Say Residents Should Have Final Say on Casino
Should North Carolina lawmakers legalize commercial gambling, the Nash County Board of Commissioners wants a local referendum on a possible casino. They voted 6-1 this week in favor of an ordinance that would petition the state for approval to conduct such a...
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission Contracts for iGaming Report
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) has tapped The Innovation Group, a gaming consultancy with more than 30 years of experience, to conduct a review of what possible benefits the state might receive if iGaming were to be legalized. Efforts...
Raynham Park Caesars Sportsbook Further Delayed on Suitability Concerns
The father-son owners of Raynham Park, George and Chris Carney, want to bring a Caesars Sportsbook to their former greyhound racetrack. But the Carneys' sports betting ambitions remain tied up with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Raynham Park ceased live greyhound on...
Jake’s 58 Casino Expansion Approved Despite Concerns
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on New York's Long Island has been approved to embark on a $200 million expansion and renovation project of the Islandia gaming complex. The Islandia Village Board voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of authorizing Jake's to undergo its...
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Jockey for Dr. Miriam Adelson Campaign Money
GOP 2024 presidential candidates are scurrying to prop up their campaign war chests, and in the Republican Party, the bank for the past several presidential election cycles has been held by the Adelsons. They are one of the country's richest families that...