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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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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Wins Record $5.5B Off Gamblers in Latest Fiscal Year
The Pennsylvania gaming industry has never been healthier. The state's 17 brick-and-mortar casinos, iGaming platforms, retail and online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports operators, and video gaming terminal locations collectively won more than $5.5 billion during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Pennsylvania Gaming...
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Helps Prevent Local Tax Increases in Westmoreland County
Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Greensburg, Pa., has provided significant benefits to Westmoreland County and its municipalities since the Pennsylvania Category 4 satellite property turned on its slot machines in November 2020. Live! Casino Pittsburgh is operated by The Cordish Companies, a Baltimore-based...
Donald Trump 2024 Odds Hold Steady Despite Another Federal Probe
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's been notified by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of a federal probe. The investigation centers on his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election won by President Joe Biden. The...
Cordish Companies Ready to Bet on North Carolina Should Casinos Be Welcomed
North Carolina General Assembly leaders are reportedly discussing legalizing commercial casino gambling in closed-door budget negotiations. In anticipation of the state authorizing such gaming, The Cordish Companies -- the Baltimore-based gaming and hospitality firm behind Live! casinos in Maryland and Pennsylvania --...
Free Parking Ending at Two More Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Free parking on the Las Vegas Strip will soon become even more difficult to find. That's after two centrally-located casino resorts announced plans this week to end free self-parking. When they were first opened by Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas Sands-owned Venetian...
Will North Carolina Legalize Commercial Casinos? Senate Leader Sets Odds at 50-50
North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) has become increasingly optimistic about the chances of the Tar Heel State moving to legalize commercial casino gambling. North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year passed their biggest expansion of gaming since the state...
Queen Baton Rouge Announces Opening Date for City’s First Land-Based Casino
The Queen Baton Rouge, formerly Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, has announced an opening date for its new land-based casino complex. Louisiana lawmakers passed legislation in 2018 allowing the state's riverboat casinos to move inland so long as the gaming floors remain within...
Powerball Continues to Dodge Players, Jackpot Grows to $900M
The Powerball jackpot's abysmal odds of just one in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that lure in more players. It's working. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which operates Powerball, overhauled the game in October 2015. The move included reducing...
Atlantic City Casinos Bounce Back in June, Retail Win Totals $241M
Atlantic City casinos enjoyed a strong start to the busy summer season in June, as the nine brick-and-mortar properties combined to win more than $241.5 million. The June win represents a 5% improvement on June 2022, when the same nine casinos won...
Phil Ruffin Wins Kansas Historical Horse Racing License, Will Open Casino in Wichita
Billionaire Phil Ruffin, 88, has wanted to open a casino in his home state of Kansas for more than two decades. The Wichita native's dream made a giant step forward this week after it secured the state's lone license to operate historical...