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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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Mega Millions Nears $1B, Jackpot Evades Players for 23rd Consecutive Drawing
Mega Millions and Powerball, the leading lottery products in the US, routinely change lives. Someone in the coming days or weeks will get to experience that incredible luck first-hand with a massive prize that is currently almost $1 billion. The Mega Millions...
Riviera $120M Land Sale Scrapped, Developer Cites Rising Interest Rates
The $120 million agreed-upon transaction between Chilean billionaire Claudio Fischer and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has been abruptly yanked off the table. The two sides in October 2021 announced their tentative deal for the LVCVA to sell about...
Sardi’s Owner Says Times Square Casino Would Stack Odds Against Theater District
Sardi's is a Broadway institution in Manhattan's Theater District. But the famed restaurant's owner, Max Klimavicius, doesn't want a casino coming to the district. 1515 Broadway in Times Square is being targeted for a casino development by Big Apple real estate giant...
Atlantic City Casino Industry Leader ‘Fairly Optimistic’ About 2023
It seems as if every year in Atlantic City is of paramount importance. But 2023 is shaping up to be extraordinarily critical for the town's nine casino resorts. It's the first workday of the year for many employees. While it's during this...
Macau Casinos Dealt Problematic Hand with Nongaming Obligations: Analyst
The 10-year gaming concessions that the six Macau casino operators agreed to in November came with conditions that could render the market less attractive. That's according to Ben Lee, a leading gaming analyst who's focused on Asia markets. Macau and its six...
Tucson Casino Cleared for Construction After President Biden Signs Pascua Tribal Act
Arizona's Tucson area could soon become home to another Native American-owned casino. That's after President Joe Biden signed legislation over the holidays that clears the way for the gaming project. Arizona's Pascua Yaqui Tribe received federal recognition in 1978. But the federal...
Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions
Harrington Raceway & Casino in Delaware reopened for business just in time for Saturday's New Year's Eve festivities. But the property -- owned by the Delaware State Fair -- is otherwise keeping quiet on the recent technical disruptions that forced the racino...
Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery
Macau casinos won MOP42.2 billion -- roughly US$5.25 billion -- in 2022. The six commercial gaming operators saw their gaming income cut by more than half from the prior year, as the casinos won about $10.8 billion in 2021. Macau's Gaming Inspection...
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Application Review to Resume
The holidays are ending, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's (MGC) busy season will continue when the agency reconvenes this Tuesday, Jan. 3. The MGC is amid a marathon regulatory probe of numerous sports betting applications from an array of interests seeking market...
Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang
Mega Millions last night evaded players for a 22nd consecutive drawing. The winning numbers were 1-3-6-44-51, and the gold Mega Ball 7. The drawing's Megaplier was 3x. Mega Million's final?jackpot of $685 million had the distinction of being the largest lottery prize...