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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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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Remains Uninterested in Expediting Casinos
A powerful Democrat in the New York State Senate said this week that Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) remains evasive to legislation that would expedite issuing the three downstate casino licenses the legislature authorized in 2013. The 2013 gaming bill created four upstate...
Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in August as Gaming Win Climbs Nearly Five Percent
Atlantic City casinos needed a little bit of luck to cap off the unofficial end to summer, and August delivered for the gaming properties down the shore. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revealed Monday that the nine Atlantic City...
Boston to Study Encore Boston Harbor’s Impact on Nearby Youth
The City of Boston is seeking a research partner to conduct an institutional review of how a commercial casino in Everett is impacting youth. Wynn Resorts invested $2.6 billion to build an integrated resort casino in Everett. Encore Boston Harbor opened in...
Alabama Bill Would Elevate Gambling Convictions to Felonies
Alabama is among the most limited states when it comes to gambling. The Cotton State has no commercial casinos or racinos, iGaming, sports betting, or even a state-run lottery. New legislation would implement harsher penalties for those who don't abide by the...
New Jersey Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Request to Halt Casino Smoking
The New Jersey Supreme Court has rejected an emergency relief request from plaintiffs challenging the state's ongoing allowance of smoking inside Atlantic City casinos. The state's highest court ruled the lawsuit challenging the exemptions included in the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act that...
Taylor Swift Endorsement of VP Kamala Harris Delivers ‘Swift Effect’
Taylor Swift on Tuesday night endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the nation's next commander-in-chief. Swift's legions of so-called "Swifties" reportedly heeded her call to get out the vote for Harris. Vote.gov, the federal government's official voter registration website, saw a...
Casino Smoking Opponents Argue That Workers’ Rights Are Being Violated
Opponents of Atlantic City casino smoking argue in their appeal to the New Jersey Supreme Court that the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act violates workplace health protection rights. The 2006 law banned indoor smoking in nearly all workplaces and public settings. However, state...
Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Casino Confirms Data Breach, 55K Customers Affected
Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Southern Nevada has confirmed a data breach that leaked confidential information on more than 55K customers. The Laughlin, Nev, resort began informing state attorneys general and impacted consumers on September 5 that it had...
Federal Bill Seeks to Implement Sports Betting Guardrails
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-New York) formally introduced legislation that seeks to place federal regulations on the rapidly growing sports betting industry that's today legal and operational in 38 states plus Washington, D.C. Tonko's Supporting Affordability & Fairness With Every...
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Presidential Debate Attracted 67M Viewers
Tuesday night's debate between Vice President Kamala and former President Donald Trump attracted an estimated 67.1 million viewers, the Nielsen company said on Wednesday. While the Harris-Trump debate fell far short of the record 84 million people who tuned in for Trump's...