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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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Mega Millions Finds a Winner, $1.35B Ticket Sold in Maine
The Mega Millions jackpot evaded players for 25 consecutive drawings. But the streak came to an end last night when a lucky player in Maine won the fourth-largest lottery prize in US history. The $1.35 billion win is payable over a 30-year...
Fanatics Sportsbook Inside FedExField Won’t Take Action During Home Games
The Fanatics Sportsbook at FedExField, home of the NFL Washington Commanders, plans to open a week from today on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. When Fanatics opens its sportsbook at the Commanders' home, it will become the first sports betting facility inside an...
Bally’s Atlantic City Sued by Decorated Paralympian on Valet Discrimination Claim
Bally's Atlantic City has been named in a lawsuit filed by a decorated Paralympian, who claims he was discriminated against by the casino's valet staff on two separate occasions. Douglas Heir's life was forever changed on Father's Day in 1978 when he...
Macau Maintains 2023 Gaming Revenue Forecast of $16B, Group Tours to Resume
Macau is finally experiencing meaningful visitor traffic. That's after more than three years of the region's resorts being deserted because of the pandemic and China's "zero-COVID" policy. After the mainland ditched the program, Macau this month followed Beijing's lead and reopened its...
Bahamian Gaming Tycoon Sells Venetian Islands Estate in Miami Beach for $28.3M
Bahamian gaming magnate Sebastian Bastian has flipped his waterfront estate on the prestigious Venetian Islands in Miami Beach, Fl. Bastian, a Bahamas native, began his business career in the 1990s selling Dish Satellite subscriptions to customers in the island country. He later...
Sports Betting Kept Some Viewers Engaged During Georgia’s Blowout of TCU
Sports betting retained some viewers during what was otherwise a major bust for ESPN and the NCAA during Monday night's College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship. Georgia's 65-7 blowout of TCU naturally led to dismal ratings. Nielsen reported that the college football...
Nebraska Sports Betting Bill Would Allow Wagering on College Home Games
Nebraska sports betting is still likely months away from debuting at the state's newly opened brick-and-mortar casinos. But as gaming regulators and state officials in Lincoln finalize the governing conditions that will oversee sportsbooks, new legislation has been introduced to solidify betting...
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Faces Backlash for Pushing Casino Revote
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) is receiving pushback from his constituents in the Virginia capital city for his continuing efforts to move forward with his plan to reask voters about a casino.? ? In 2020, Richmond was one of five cities that...
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo Selects Kirk Hendrick as Gaming Control Board Chair
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has made his first major gaming decision as governor. A little more than a week after taking office, the former Clark County sheriff began tending to one of the more pressing matters on his desk -- filling...
Nebraska Skill Games Bill Seeks to Tax Gaming Devices as Slot Machines
Skill games continue to proliferate in the Cornhusker State. State Sen. Tom Briese (R-Albion) says it's past time that the state reaps a benefit. Briese plans to introduce legislation this year to tax the controversial gaming machines that have become fixtures in...