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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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North Carolina Casino Effort Criticized By Community Being Targeted
A North Carolina community being targeted for a casino resort through state legislation came out in droves this week to oppose such efforts. Rockingham County is one of three counties that would be designated as a permittable host for a commercial casino....
Missouri Casinos in St. Louis County Retain Smoking After Ordinance Extinguished
Missouri casinos in St. Louis County were facing a potential smoking ban after local government officials motioned to prohibit indoor smoking at the two gaming venues. St. Louis County borders the independent city of St. Louis. The county is home to two...
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $1.25B, Losers Get Free Krispy Kreme Donuts
The Mega Millions jackpot once again evaded players last night, as Tuesday marked the 30th consecutive drawing where no ticket matched all six numbers. Tuesday night's five white balls were 8-24-30-45-61 and the gold Mega Ball was 12. While more than 4.9...
Marina Bay Sands Teams With Ferrari for F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is partnering with Formula One (F1) Team Scuderia Ferrari for a multiyear deal. The pact features an array of events and promotions in the lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Marina Bay Sands, often cited...
Pennsylvania Editorial Board Calls for Skill Gaming Ban, Cites Underage Gambling
The Editorial Board of The Patriot-News in Harrisburg believes Pennsylvania lawmakers would be smart to ban so-called "skill gaming" machines. The devices litter convenience stores, restaurants, and bars across the commonwealth. Skill gaming machines look, sound, and operate similarly to a traditional...
Macau Casino Revenue Tops $2B in July, Best Month Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Macau casino revenue eclipsed the $2 billion mark in a single month for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese Special Administrative Region totaled MOP22.126 billion (US$2.06 billion) in...
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel Expansion Plan on New York’s Long Island Set for Approval
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel wants to invest $200 million to expand the Long Island gaming venue for the first time since it opened in 2017. Owned and operated by Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Suffolk OTB), company officials are hoping to double...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Tap Actor-Comedian David Koechner for Ad Campaign
Harrah's Cherokee Casinos in Cherokee and Murphy, NC, have hired actor and comedian David Koechner to headline a new regional marketing campaign. The program wil be promoting all the party capabilities that await guests at the two tribal resorts. Dubbed the "VP...
Mega Millions Moves Past $1B, Enters Top-10 Lottery Jackpots in US History
The Mega Millions jackpot skirted players during the interstate lottery game's Friday night drawing, which marked the 29th consecutive drawing where a single ticket failed to match the six winning numbers. Following the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot hit during the game's July...
Iowa Football Coach Kirk Ferentz Says NCAA Should Ease Sports Betting Rules
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz will almost certainly celebrate his 200th win leading an NCAA Division I football program this fall. But the legendary coach isn't focused on his forthcoming achievement. He is instead keeping his eye on the NCAA's ongoing deliberations...