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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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Turning Stone Ready to Open New Sportsbook Lounge and Social Hangout
Turning Stone Resort Casino in upstate New York will debut its new sports betting space later this month in part of the tribal destination's $370 million overhaul. Owned and operated by the Oneida Nation, Turning Stone on December 18 will open its...
Seneca Nation and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Extend Tribal Gaming Compact
The Seneca Nation in Western New York and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) have agreed to extend the tribe's Class III gaming compact set to expire December 9. The tribe and governor prolonged the casino revenue-sharing agreement to March 31, the same day...
Lottery Tickets Bad Holiday Gifts for Teens, Say Problem Gambling Experts
Lottery tickets make poor gifts for those not old enough to play the games legally, as they could lead to those adolescents being exposed too early to gambling and, later, developing gaming problems. That's according to the National Council on Problem Gambling...
Rapper Jadakiss Floats Racial Profiling Allegations Against NoMad Las Vegas
Rapper Jadakiss says that he was racially profiled while gambling at the NoMad high-roller casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The Lox hip-hop legend said on social media that he arrived in Las Vegas on November 29 for the last leg of...
Cordish Applauds Mark Cuban’s Mavericks Sale in Hopes of Texas Casinos
The Cordish Companies patriarch, David Cordish, believes Mark Cuban selling his majority ownership in the NBA Dallas Mavericks improves the odds of commercial casinos one day coming to Texas. Cordish's firm operates casinos in its home state of Maryland and Pennsylvania. The...
Richmond Mayor Sets Virginia Gubernatorial Bid After Failed Casino Votes
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) has formally announced his gubernatorial bid to succeed Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in January 2026. Virginia governors aren't allowed to serve consecutive terms. Stoney has served as Richmond's 80th mayor since January 2017. His administration has...
Mojo, Sports Exchange Startup Backed By Alex Rodriguez, Announces Layoffs
Mojo, a sportsbook exchange financially backed by Alex Rodriguez, laid off 20% of its workforce last week. Financial and business news media outlet Business Insider reports that the A-Rod-supported sports betting industry startup is reworking its business model away from its initial...
Ousted US Rep. George Santos Allegedly Used Campaign Funds for Casino Trips
Former US Rep. George Santos (R-New York) was ousted from his seat in Congress on Friday by a bipartisan vote of 311-114. The tally included 105 Republicans voting in favor of forcing the scandal-plagued congressional freshman from his House seat. The 35-year-old's...
Michigan, Texas Favored in College Football Playoff Against Alabama, Washington
The Michigan Wolverines (13-0, Big Ten) and Texas Longhorns (12-1, Big 12) are the early betting favorites in their respective College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinal games respectively against Alabama (12-1, SEC) and Washington (13-0, Pac-12). The CFP Selection Committee stunned the sports...
Pennsylvania Skill Games Win Major Court Ruling, But State to Appeal Decision
Pennsylvania skill games secured a major legal victory this week when the state's Commonwealth Court upheld a lower county judge's ruling that concluded the controversial terminals commonly found in restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and private clubs are not illegal gambling devices. In...