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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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Alvin Chau’s 18-Year Prison Sentence Could Be Lengthened in Macau
Alvin Chau's 18-year prison sentence is being appealed by both the prosecution and his legal defense. Earlier this week, attorneys representing the disgraced 48-year-old junket kingpin petitioned Macau's Court of Second Instance to reduce their client's prison sentence. He was found guilty...
Maryland Live! Casino Poised for Expansion as Cordish Continues Investment Spree
Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel is The Cordish Companies' flagship resort, the property that laid the foundation for the company to eventually become one of the country's largest gaming and hospitality firms. Maryland Live! was the first Live!-branded casino to open in...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Admit Illegal Bets, WynnBet and Barstool Guilty Parties
Massachusetts sportsbooks commenced their operations on January 31 and, less than 10 days in, two of the three legal sports betting retailers have admitted to regulatory infractions. Massachusetts' sports betting rules prohibit sportsbooks from accepting bets on college sports that involve state-based...
Hawaii Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion Efforts Dead Again
Hawaii sports betting and efforts to legalize casinos have once again been dealt a losing hand in Honolulu. Hawaii lawmakers have repeatedly denied legislation seeking to authorize sports betting, and possibly, other forms of gambling. It was no different during the state's...
Massachusetts: Encore Expansion Approved, Online Sports Betting to Begin Next Month
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has given Wynn Resorts its blessing to expand gaming operations off of Encore Boston Harbor property's original property. With casino sports betting now legal and operational in the commonwealth, Encore Boston Harbor wants to expand its resort...
Amazon Prime Sports Betting Network Debuts on Free Streaming Platform
Amazon Prime's newest streaming channel is a 24/7 sports betting network airing on the Freevee platform. Amazon Freevee, formerly IMDd TV, was rebranded and debuted under its new identity last April. Amazon acquired IMDb, an online database of credits for movies and...
Durango Will Aid Station Casinos in Determining Development Strategy
Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas remains on schedule to open late this year. Fresh off record earnings experienced in 2022, Red Rock Resorts (RRR) and Station Casinos are expanding their footprint in the valley with a $750 million investment. Durango,...
Aaron Rodgers Admits Hearing Appeal to Join Las Vegas Raiders
NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers isn't officially a free agent. But with his longtime relationship with the Green Bay Packers strained and the future Hall of Fame quarterback mulling retirement or relocating to a new team, his forthcoming decision is one of the...
Macau Gaming Regulator Charged with Participating in Prostitution Ring
A Macau gaming regulator employed by the enclave's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) is facing criminal charges for his alleged participation in an illegal prostitution enterprise. In September, Macau's Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested 19 individuals who allegedly operated an online prostitution...
NBA Amends Advertising Regulations for Sportsbooks, Bounces ‘Risk-Free’ Language
The NBA is tightening up its regulations for sportsbooks partnered with the professional basketball league and its franchises. The move is in hopes of better-protecting fans from the potential dangers of gambling on sports. The NBA recently decided to amend its sports...