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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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Nebraska Casino Projects Receive Provisional Licenses, Developments Underway
Nebraska casinos planned for Lincoln and Omaha are moving forward after the entity behind their undertakings announced receipt of provisional gaming licenses. Warhorse Gaming was formed earlier this year. The company is a joint partnership between Ho-Chunk Inc., the gaming and hospitality...
Las Vegas to Benefit From US Lifting International COVID-19 Test Requirement
Las Vegas is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the United States deciding to lift its COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers. Today, the Biden administration announced that effective Sunday, June 12 at 12:01 am EDT, people seeking to...
1-800-GAMBLER Going Nationwide with National Council on Problem Gambling
1-800-GAMBLER is being deployed across the nation to assist those in need of curbing their gambling habits. 1-800-GAMBLER is a federally registered trademark owned by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ). The hotline has accompanied all gaming advertising in...
Jason Ader Discusses Okada Manila Takeover, Merger with Philippines Casino
Jason Ader of SpringOwl Asset Management has been caught in the middle of a hostile takeover of Okada Manila, the $2.6 billion integrated casino resort that his special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) 26 Capital is to merge with soon. 26 Capital is...
PGA Tour Suspends LIV Golf Participants, US Open Odds Unimpacted
The PGA Tour today announced the severe consequences of its members deciding to test the LIV Golf waters and compete on the new Saudi-funded professional golf tour. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said today that each of the 17 Tour members playing...
Atlantic City Casino Union Claims Resort Hotel Guestrooms Not Being Cleaned
The Atlantic City casino union that represents some 10,000 workers employed by the nine resorts said at least four properties are not cleaning their hotel guestrooms as required by the state. Unite Here Local 54 represents Atlantic City hotel housekeepers. The union,...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Likens Sports Betting to Cannabis
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) says the issue of sports betting is quite similar to the state's legalization of cannabis. Massachusetts is one of 19 states that has decriminalized both medicinal and recreational cannabis use. Massachusetts residents during the November 2016 election...
Silver Slipper Casino GM Tells Parents To Get a Babysitter, Resort Becoming 21+
The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in the southernmost part of Bay St. Louis, Ms., will soon only be for guests aged 21 and older. Management at the Mississippi casino owned and operated by Full House Resorts said the change comes in response...
Caesars Atlantic City Gets Bulk of Parent Company’s $400M Local Investment
Caesars Atlantic City is being allocated the majority of Caesars Entertainment's $400 million investment budget for its three casinos in town. When Caesars Entertainment sought to merge with Eldorado Resorts in 2020, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission signed off on the...
Las Vegas Strip Land Across From Mandalay Bay Sold to Anonymous Buyer
Las Vegas Strip real estate continues to be a hot commodity, as casinos report record revenue in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Lily Funds' Tom McManus has found another buyer bullish on the Strip. McManus...