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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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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Opening Delayed
Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has pushed back its grand opening from this Sunday, January 15, to Monday, January 23, at 10 a.m. When Rivers Casino Portsmouth officially opens, it will make history by becoming the first permanent casino property in Virginia...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Discuss State of Their Health as Gov. Gives State of the State
Atlantic City casino workers have set an April 15 deadline for New Jersey lawmakers to act on legislation that closes the indoor smoking loophole afforded to the nine gaming resorts. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) will deliver his fifth State of...
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Ban Market Leaders Like DraftKings and FanDuel
Legislation in Hawaii that seeks to legalize in-person sports betting and poker games on the island of Oahu would simultaneously prohibit the industry's leaders from participating. The third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu is the most populated with about one million residents....
Rob Gronkowski to Attempt Super Bowl Field Goal, FanDuel to Give $10M if Kick is Good
Retired NFL great Rob Gronkowski is as known for his off-field antics as is he for his former on-field play. His next marketing stunt will go down during Super Bowl LVII, and this time there's $10 million on the line. FanDuel on...
VICI Properties Expands North with Purchase of Four Pure Canadian Casinos
VICI Properties is expanding its real estate footprint north to Canada with the purchase of four land-based casinos in Alberta. VICI, a real estate investment trust controlled by Caesars Entertainment, announced Monday a deal with Pure Canadian Gaming Corporation. The transaction transfers...
Collin Morikawa’s Disastrous Tournament of Champions Finish a Wild Ride for Bettors
Collin Morikawa and the golf gods weren't on good terms Sunday afternoon in Kapalua at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The 2020 PGA champion and 2021 Open winner was on cruise control in Hawaii. Morikawa stood atop the tournament leaderboard from round...
Massachusetts Voters Reject Another Horse Racetrack Sportsbook Development
Massachusetts voters have opposed a second thoroughbred horse racetrack development pitched alongside a sportsbook. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is readying the debut of legal sports betting in the commonwealth. State lawmakers and Gov. Charlie Baker (R) legalized sports betting last year....
Macau Begins New Normal as Chinese Casino Enclave Reopens
Macau reopened to the rest of the world on Sunday. For the first time in more than three years,?foreigners were allowed to come and go freely. Following China President Xi Jinping's decision in early December to scrap his "zero-COVID" pandemic program that...
Mega Millions Soars to $1.1B, Fifth-Richest Lottery Jackpot in US History
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched the six winning numbers during the Friday night drawing. The winning numbers last night were 3-20-46-59-63 and the gold Mega Ball 13. It marked the 24th drawing...
Pennsylvania Casino Table Dealer, Accomplice Charged for Cheating Scheme
A Pennsylvania casino table dealer and an apparent coconspirator have been charged for allegedly running an illicit cheating scheme at an electronic craps game. Pennsylvania State Police say Jason Richard Kutney, 52, of Bear Creek, and Louis Grasso, 66, of Pine Bush,...