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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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Macau Relaxing Quarantine Policy for Some, Casinos Unlikely to Benefit
Macau casinos experienced their worst month of the entire COVID-19 pandemic in July, as gaming revenue totaled just $49 million. For a meaningful recovery to initiate, China and the casino enclave need to reopen their borders and do away with mandatory quarantine...
Macau Casino Win Totals Just $49M in July, Lowest Gaming Revenue Month of Pandemic
Macau casino win in July 2022 totaled only MOP398 million (US$49 million), the lowest monthly revenue experienced by the six gaming operators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus continues to limit daily life in the Chinese gaming enclave. With the region on...
Richmond Casino Money Ballot Referendum Dropped by City Council
The Richmond casino ballot referendum that was to ask city voters how they'd prefer to use tax dollars generated by a theoretical commercial casino in town has been dropped. The Richmond City Council this week decided to forgo the casino money question...
Mega Millions $1.337B Winner Can Remain Anonymous Under Illinois Lottery Law
The person or persons holding the Mega Millions winning ticket that hit all six numbers during the July 29 drawing can choose to remain anonymous should they wish. Illinois is one of several states that does not require major lottery winners to...
Mississippi Casino Revenue Highest Since 2008, Gaming Win Nearly $2.7B
Mississippi casino revenue last year totaled $2.669 billion, the state gaming industry's highest haul in more than a decade. Mississippi is home to 26 casinos. Those properties in 2021 generated more gross gaming revenue (GGR) than they had since 2008. Despite the...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Compromise Sent to Gov. Charlie Baker
The Massachusetts sports betting conference committee reached common ground just hours before the state legislature was set to adjourn for its 2022 session. House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-3rd Norfolk) announced the news of a sports betting compromise on Twitter. https://twitter.com/RonMariano/status/1554031859327279104 The agreement...
Mega Millions $1.337B Jackpot Finally Won, Winning Ticket Sold in Illinois
Mega Millions has finally been won after 29 drawings without a jackpot winner. Last night's $1.337 billion annuitized jackpot was hit by a single ticket purchased in Illinois. The winner will have the option of collecting the full jackpot value through an...
Omaha Casino Build Begins, First of Three WarHorse Nebraska Gaming Projects
The Omaha casino plan for Horsemen's Park is officially under construction. Nebraska voters passed a ballot referendum during the November 2020 election that amended the state constitution. It allows casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska...
Mega Millions Goes to Great Lengths To Secure Drawings, $1.1B Jackpot Up for Grabs
Mega Millions has the attention of millions of Americans, as the game tonight will offer up its second-largest jackpot in its more than 20-year history. Millions of players will anxiously await the six numbers drawn tonight at 11 pm ET live from...
Florida Gaming Commission Warns Jacksonville About Illegal Gaming Arcades
The newly formed Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has sent a letter to Jacksonville officials warning them that their consideration of legalizing adult arcades with gambling-like electronic devices would violate state law. Florida's gaming industry is headlined by the Seminole Tribe, which...