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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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Donald Trump Allegedly Won $1M Coin Flip Over Trump Plaza Casino Deal
Before Donald Trump sought public office by way of the presidency, the businessman made much of his fortune in Atlantic City, where he developed several casino resorts. Trump hasn't owned a casino since 2014, but a new book released this week claims...
NBA’s Adam Silver Says Leagues Must Do Better Warning Young People About Betting
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver visited Las Vegas this week for the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) convention at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino on the Strip. While in Sin City, Silver discussed his belief that pro sports leagues have a responsibility to...
Norfolk Casino Developers Seek Approval for $500M HeadWaters Resort
The developers behind the Norfolk casino project called HeadWaters petitioned the city's Architectural Review Board on Monday evening for approval of the $500 million undertaking. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, one of seven tribal nations with federal recognition in Virginia, partnered with Norfolk...
World Series of Poker Main Event Sets Entries Record, as WSOP Returns to Horseshoe
The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the 54th running of the months-long tournament series, has set a new entry record for the Main Event. Organizers of the 2023 WSOP announced Thursday that the Main Event, officially the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship,...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reports Strong Self-Exclusion Participation
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reported this week that its two self-exclusion programs have experienced a steady increase in enrollees since the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The MGC debuted its Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion program in conjunction with the state's legal sports...
Harrah’s Joliet Evacuation Caused By Fireworks Found in Hotel Room
Harrah's Joliet in Illinois, located southwest of Chicago, was evacuated on Friday, June 30, after a housekeeper discovered what they thought to be explosives in a guest room. Law enforcement later determined the items to be "commercial-grade fireworks." The incident resulted in...
Richmond Casino Referendum Redo Odds Shorten as Virginia Budget Talks Stall
The Richmond casino referendum planned for this November's election saw its odds improve this week. That's after lawmakers in the Virginia capital hit a stalemate trying to figure out how to spend a $3.6 billion surplus. Outgoing state Sen. Jim Morrissey (D-Richmond,...
Delaware Park Casino Renovation Expected to Be Ready This Fall
A $10 million renovation of the racetrack's casino floor is underway at Delaware Park Casino & Racing in Stanton, Del., southwest of the Wilmington capital. Announced last month, the Delaware Park Casino's overhaul of its main gaming space will result in a...
Adele Warns Las Vegas Fans: ‘I’ll F***ing Kill You’ for Throwing Items on Stage
Adele isn't mincing words in warning her fans not to throw items on the stage while she's performing. Following instances involving fans hurling objects at singers Pink, Bebe Rexha, and Kelsea Ballerini, Adele took a moment during a recent performance of her...
Aria Casino in Las Vegas Sees Maryland Attorney File Discrimination Lawsuit
A Maryland attorney alleges in a federal lawsuit that she was racially discriminated against by security personnel at her host casino hotel. Tamika Hawkins is a Black woman who claims in her lawsuit that she advises "some of the most recognizable global...