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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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DraftKings Expands Responsible Gaming Pledge with BetBlocker Partnership
DraftKings is further extending its commitment to responsible gaming by partnering with a not-for-profit charity that develops software tailored toward limiting excessive play. DraftKings, an iGaming and sports betting leader in the US, is partnering with Scotland-based BetBlocker to implement responsible gaming...
US Open Bettors Back Players Who Have Refrained From Joining LIV Golf
The 122nd US Open tees off this Thursday, June 16, at The Country Club in Brookline, Ma. The famed Massachusetts venue is one of the oldest country clubs in the United States. The club hosted its first USGA event in 1902 with...
Harrah’s Las Vegas Guest Wins $918K Mega Progressive Ultimate Texas Hold’em Jackpot
Harrah's Las Vegas was the site of yet another recent life-changing win on the Strip. The Caesars Entertainment property tells Casino.org that a visitor from Arizona was the lucky winner of a $918,430 jackpot hit on the morning of Sunday, June 12....
Indiana Casino Revenue Could Foreshadow Disappointing Nationwide Trend
Indiana casino revenue declined for a second consecutive month in May. The downward trend comes after the state gaming industry in March reported its highest monthly win in a decade. Indiana's 10 casinos and two racinos combined to win $211.9 million last...
Macau Casino Union Warns About Mass Layoffs with New Gaming Licenses
The leading casino union in Macau is expressing concerns that the six licensed gaming operators might be inclined to lay off thousands of their workers after the companies receive new concessions. The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association said last week that...
Atlantic City Casino Union Mulling Strike After Labor Agreements Expire
The Atlantic City casino union that represents some 10,000 workers employed by the nine resorts is threatening a strike. Unite Here Local 54 says its labor agreements with the nine casinos expired at the end of May. While negotiations are continuing with...
Sting Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace Colosseum Extended
Sting has a new "Message in a Bottle" for his enduring fans, and the note reads that he's extending his Las Vegas residency inside The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The 70-year-old British singer-songwriter behind such hits as "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take,"...
Universal Entertainment Delaying Okada Manila Nasdaq Listing
Universal Entertainment, a Japanese manufacturer of pachinko machines and the parent organization of Okada Manila, is delaying its planned US listing on the Nasdaq. Universal's casino subsidiary, Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), owns and operates Okada Manila. Universal has been...
East Windsor, Ct., Initiates Eminent Domain to Acquire Land That Was To Become Casino
Local officials in East Windsor, Ct., say the town has no choice but to proceed with eminent domain regarding vacant land that was supposed to become a casino, but has sat vacant for years. In 2017, East Windsor's Board of Selectmen agreed...
MGM Resorts CEO Celebrates US Ending COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
MGM Resorts Chief Executive Officer Bill Hornbuckle wasted no time in applauding the Biden administration's decision to lift its COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that travelers seeking to enter the United...