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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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Wynn Resorts Names Foreign Relations Expert Paul Liu to Board of Directors
Wynn Resorts is apparently strengthening its commitment to China and its operations in Macau with its latest board member appointment. On Tuesday, Wynn Resorts, a leading global casino operator with properties in Las Vegas, Massachusetts, and Macau, named Paul Liu as an...
Yaamava’ Resort Casino Offering $300 To Complete Hot Dog Challenge
Casinos are known for luring guests to their gaming floors with free promotional play. But for patrons at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel to take advantage of a $300 free-play incentive, they'll need to come hungry. The San Manuel Band...
Bally’s Atlantic City Goes Adults-Only After Customers Complain About Unruly Kids
Bally's Atlantic City no longer allows guests under the age of 21 from accessing parts of its resort. The Atlantic City Boardwalk property recently announced on its social media channels that only adults aged 21 and older are now allowed in the...
NFL Seeks Federal Assistance in Fighting Illegal Sports Betting
The NFL continues to embrace legal sports betting, as the regulated sports gambling industry has greatly benefited the pro football league. The result has been heightened interest, increased television ratings and streaming viewership, and additional revenue through expanded marketing and richer broadcast...
Historic $1.55B Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing Tuesday Night
Tuesday night's historic $1.55 billion Mega Millions jackpot is fast approaching, and players wishing to purchase tickets for the slim chance at the life-changing prize only have hours left to get in on the drawing. The Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been hit...
Democrats Urge Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Oppose Election Betting
A coalition of Democratic US Senators is urging a federal agency to oppose the buying and selling of shares related to political futures via betting exchanges. PredictIt, the face of the online betting exchange market in the US, facilitates the buying and...
Hard Rock Deadwood Opening ‘Rocksino’ in Historic Gold Rush Mining Town
The Rocksino by Hard Rock officially opens on Tuesday in the historic Gold Rush town of Deadwood. Formerly Hickok's Hotel & Gaming, the Hard Rock Rocksino is a boutique casino and hotel on Deadwood's Main Street. Steve Slowey purchased Hickock's during the...
FanDuel Debuting In-Round Golf Betting Ahead of FedExCup Playoffs
FanDuel announced Monday its forthcoming integration of in-tournament betting lines and challenges such as longest drive, closest to the pin, and other shot-by-shot wagering opportunities. In a partnership with IMG Arena, a sports betting data supplier that acquired the exclusive rights to...
Norfolk Casino Back to Single-Phase Timeline Following City Confusion
The Norfolk casino development called HeadWaters Resort & Casino is said to be back on track following some confusion regarding the property's construction timeline. HeadWaters is a $500 million project that Norfolk voters authorized through a local ballot referendum during the 2020...
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Continue Teasing Cage Fight, Legal Odds Remain Scant
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the world's richest men, continue to hint that their UFC-like cage fight first teased in June might actually happen. Musk, owner of X, formerly Twitter, and Zuck, the majority owner of Facebook, engaged in a...