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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.
Contact Devin at [email protected].
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Pennsylvania Gaming Board Says PSA About Leaving Kids Unattended is Paying Off
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) this week released its 2022-2023 Annual Report. The 44-page summary highlights the state gaming industry's accomplishments over the past 12 months and celebrates the financial benefits the commonwealth is receiving because of the robust gaming market....
Urban One, Would-Be Richmond Casino Developer, Faces Nasdaq Delisting
Urban One, the radio and television conglomerate seeking approval from voters in Richmond to build an integrated casino resort in the Virginia capital, is facing delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange for regulatory violations. Urban One has traded on the Nasdaq under...
Taylor Swift Bringing ‘Swifties’ to Sports Betting, Data Suggests
Love it or hate it, one of the biggest storylines this NFL season through week four is Taylor Swift's budding romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. After celebrity gossip speculated about the amorousness, Swift, a 12-time Grammy Award winner, attended...
Jay-Z Fundraiser at Ocean Casino Sparks Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian Rumors
Jay-Z held a star-studded fundraiser over the weekend at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on behalf of the Reform Alliance, a nonprofit aiming "to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems, and culture to create real pathways to work and...
Nevada Supreme Court to Rule if Booking Sites Paid Adequate Room Taxes
The Nevada Supreme Court last Thursday moved forward with a case that alleges third-party internet travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia have not properly paid the state its share of room taxes. A lawsuit was brought last year through private action filed...
Atlantic City Casinos Generate Record Tax Revenue Largely Because of iGaming
When New Jersey legalized casinos in Atlantic City more than four decades ago, state lawmakers mandated that gambling would benefit not only the beach region, but the entire state. The state established the Casino Revenue Fund in 1976 ahead of the first...
Powerball Moves Past $1B Mark, as Jackpot Skirts Players for 32nd Straight Drawing
The Powerball drawing for Monday night will be just the fourth time in the lottery game's history that the top prize is worth more than 10 digits. Powerball on Saturday night evaded players again, as no ticket matched the drawn numbers of...
September Storm Rattles Macau, Gaming Revenue Drops 13 Percent
Macau readied for a significant storm in early September that resulted in the local government ordering its six casino operators to temporarily shutter their resorts. Typhoon Saola in late August reported sustained winds of more than 120 mph as the powerful and...
Ryder Cup: Europe Takes Commanding Lead Into Singles Sunday
The Ryder Cup culminates Sunday at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. The odds are good the Europeans will hoist the coveted trophy. Team Europe opened up the 44th playing of the Ryder Cup Matches in dominating fashion. The...
Las Vegas Strip Maintains Momentum, Propels State Gaming Win to August Record
The Las Vegas Strip maintained its winning ways in August, as the main drag propelled state gaming wins to record highs. Nevada casinos and taverns, sportsbooks, and other licensed facilities combined to win over $1.2 billion in August 2023, an all-time gaming...