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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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Wind Creek Bethlehem to Decrease Slot Allotment, Casino Cites Social Distancing
Wind Creek Bethlehem wants to declutter its casino floor by removing 655 slot machines. The commercial casino owned and operated by Alabama's Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) says the decision to remove terminals is because of? patrons' changing behaviors. PBCI, through...
Japanese Casino Billionaire Kazuo Okada Must Pay $50M in Legal Fees Related to Wynn Resorts Lawsuit
Japanese casino billionaire Kazuo Okada is on the wrong end of yet another court battle. But the odds remain seemingly long that the 79-year-old Asian gaming tycoon will pony up anytime soon the more than $50 million he's been ordered to pay...
Garth Brooks Las Vegas Residency Battle Intensifies Following Park MGM Show
Garth Brooks has been touring the world for decades, but the country music superstar hinted recently that he might be ready to settle down. And when he does, the Oklahoma native who today calls Nashville home might make a long stop in...
Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Lawsuit Boils Down to Defining ‘Gross Gaming’
The Atlantic City property tax reduction is being challenged by officials in Atlantic County. A state judge said today that he will soon decide the matter's legal outcome. The reduction was?passed by the New Jersey Legislature during its December lame-duck session and...
Ohio, Maryland Casinos Kick Off 2022 With Record Januarys
Casinos in Ohio and Maryland began 2022 in unprecedented fashion. Following nearly two years of pandemic-related business disruptions and lingering public concerns, Ohio's 11 casinos and video lottery racinos enjoyed a record January to start the new year. Gross gaming revenue (GGR)...
Super Bowl LVI Betting Expected to Top $7.6B, Legal Sportsbooks Gain Favor
The odds are good that this Sunday's Super Bowl LVI will be the most legally bet NFL game in US history. That is, of course, because of the continued expansion of legal sports betting states, which numbers 30 plus DC ahead of...
Star Entertainment Concedes Staff Underpayment, Will Pay $9M in Back Wages
Star Entertainment says a review of its employee compensation structure has determined inadequacies for some workers. As a result, the publicly traded Australian casino group will pay approximately AU$13 million (US$9.27 million) in back wages, interest, and retirement fund contributions. Star Entertainment...
Dennis Hof Love Ranch Near Las Vegas Listed for Sale, Brothel Closed Since Pimp’s Death
Dennis Hof's Love Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada is up for sale. Commonly referred to as Love Ranch South or Love Ranch Las Vegas, the Nye County brothel is listed for sale at $1.2 million. The property was owned by Hof, America's most...
Super Bowl Commercials Hit Record Price, DraftKings, Caesars Headline Sportsbooks
Super Bowl LVI is less than a week away, and NBC is making bank off of last-minute advertisers that have paid unprecedented rates for remaining commercial time slots. NBC says the entire lot of commercial breaks across NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock digital...
Ocean Casino Promotes Bill Callahan, as Atlantic City Resort Begins Next Chapter
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has a new boss. The Boardwalk property announced today that interim CEO William "Bill" Callahan, effective immediately, is assuming the new role of general manager. Callahan has been at Ocean for less than two years but...