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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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North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Introduced, Lawmakers Say Odds Good of Passing
North Carolina sports betting efforts resumed last month when the General Assembly commenced its "long session" -- the legislature's more than seven-month lawmaking marathon held during odd-numbered years. Sports betting in the Tar Heel State was narrowly defeated last year in the...
Crown London Aspinalls Sues ‘Blackout Drunk’ Gambler Over ￡600K Gambling Debt
Crown London Aspinalls, the historic private gambling club in London's posh Mayfair neighborhood, has had enough of the runaround when it comes to trying to recoup nearly ￡600K in losses from one of its members. Aspinalls, owned and operated by Australia-based Crown...
MGM National Harbor Waitress Alleges She Was Fired for Not Wearing Heels
A former MGM National Harbor casino cocktail server alleges that she was fired last year by the resort for not wearing high heels while on the job. The venue is? located just outside the nation's capital in Oxon Hill, Md., Rebecca Lopez,...
Gordon Ramsay Opening Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay is expanding his kitchen empire into Connecticut by way of Foxwoods Resort Casino. Foxwoods celebrated its 31st anniversary over the weekend. Along with detailing its Great Wolf Lodge expansion, a sprawling 13-acre family-focused amusement and entertainment...
March Madness to Attract 68M US Bettors, $15.5B in Wagers
The 2023 March Madness tourney, officially the NCAA Men's Division Basketball Tournament, is expected to generate record betting action over the next two and a half weeks. The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee on Sunday unveiled the 68 teams that are competing in...
Donald Trump 2024 Odds Lengthen on Possible New York Indictment
Former President Donald Trump hopes to regain occupancy of the White House through the November 2024 presidential election. If he does, he would become only the second US president to serve two non-consecutive terms with President Grover Cleveland, who was the 22nd...
Atlantic City Casino Union Boss Bob McDevitt Departing Role After 26 Years
One of the most powerful individuals in the Atlantic City casino industry is stepping down from his union leadership role after more than a quarter of a century. Bob McDevitt has led the Unite Here Local 54 union in Atlantic City for...
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Begins, Six Platforms Commence Operations
Massachusetts online sports betting is officially live. The commonwealth is the 24th state in the US to launch legal, regulated sports wagering on the internet. Six online sportsbooks began their operations at 10 am EST on Friday. DraftKings headline the initial group,...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Battling Cancer Link Diagnoses to Workplace Smoking
Atlantic City casino table game dealers who have been dealt bad hands when it comes to their personal health believe the toxic air they regularly breathe is at least partially culpable for their diagnoses. Smoking inside casinos in Atlantic City remains permitted...
Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho Encourages Collaboration Between Macau and Hengqin
Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho has an idea to help the Macau government achieve its goal of diversifying its economy. The body seeks to include more leisure tourism and special events in its revenue mix. Macau issued fresh 10-year gaming concessions to...