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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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Rochester Casino Reportedly Out of Ongoing Seneca Nation Compact Negotiations
A rumored Rochester casino being included in the compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation is reportedly no more. That's as the two sides continue laboring on an updated tribal gaming revenue-sharing agreement. In June, rumors out of Albany suggested...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Cools in July, Brick-and-Mortar Win Totals $290M
Atlantic City casinos won less money year over year in July as table game players fared better against the nine houses down the shore. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released its July revenue report on Wednesday, revealing just how...
Casino Smoking Opponents Urge North Carolina Lawmakers to Ban Tobacco Indoors
A national nonprofit dedicated to extinguishing the harmful effects of secondhand smoke is urging lawmakers in North Carolina to exclude indoor casino smoking should the state motion to legalize commercial gambling. The North Carolina General Assembly continues to labor on a budget...
Elon Musk Claims Mark Zuckerberg Stalled, Canceled Their Cage Fight
Tech titans Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, respectively ranked No. 1 and No. 8 on the Forbes "Real-Time Billionaires List," in late June teased on their social media platforms that they were organizing a UFC-like cage fight to settle their differences. But...
Virginia Skill Gaming Machines Should Remain Inside Small Businesses, Group Says
The legality of Virginia skill gaming machines remains tied up in state courts. But a newly formed coalition says it will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond to assure the critical revenue the slot-like terminals provide small businesses persists. A new group called...
US Commercial Casino Revenue Tops $16B in 2Q, Industry Tracking for Banner Year
The U.S. commercial casino industry has never been more vigorous, as gaming revenue continues to reach new highs. The American Gaming Association (AGA) released numbers for the second quarter on Wednesday that reveal the industry is operating at record levels. Gross gaming...
Offshore Casino Websites Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit in Kentucky
Two prominent offshore casino and sports betting platforms that are unlicensed in the United States -- but have a lengthy history accepting bets from US-based players -- are being targeted in a class action lawsuit in Kentucky. A proposed class action federal...
US Sportsbooks Battle for Market Supremacy Ahead of NFL Kickoff
The 2023 NFL regular season kicks off on Thursday, September 7, with the Detroit Lions visiting the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. The highly anticipated start of the NFL season, the sport that generates more bets and revenue for US sportsbooks than...
Ontario iGaming Operator Slapped With Fine for Responsible Gambling Shortcomings
An Ontario iGaming operator has been hit with a CA$100,000 (US$74,337) fine for failing to uphold responsible gambling rules relating to online casino operations. Apollo Entertainment Ltd, a Malta-based group, operates numerous online gaming websites in Ontario. The interactive gaming firm's platforms...
Illinois Casinos Can Now Hire Convicted Felons for Nongaming Positions
Illinois casinos have a larger pool of hospitality workers to hire from. That's after Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed legislation that lifts the state's prohibition on convicted felons working inside commercial casinos. Pritzker on Friday signed Senate Bill 1462, a bill that...