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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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Michigan Gaming Control Board Doubles Down on Skill Games Opposition
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is coming out arms swinging against anyone who thinks the ongoing crackdown on unregulated gambling machines in the state is unwarranted. In a lengthy statement posted to its website, the MGCB said it "refutes" questions about...
Arkansas Casino Referendum Raises $2.8M to Repeal Pope County Gaming License
The Arkansas casino referendum campaign seeking to repeal the gaming license recently issued for a project in Pope County's Russellville reported raising $2.8 million last month. Local Voters in Charge is a political committee working to place a question before Arkansas voters...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Stagnant Through First Half of 2024
Atlantic City casino revenue was flat year over year through the first six months of 2024. The nine properties in New Jersey's casino beach town experienced stagnant in-person play so far this year. Through six months, brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) from...
Koi Nation Casino Environmental Impact Report Released, Comment Period Begins
The Koi Nation of Northern California, a Native American tribe that regained federal recognition in 2000 but still doesn't have sovereign land, wants to build a tribal casino resort in Sonoma County. The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)...
Churchill Downs HHR Facility Planned for Virginia’s Henrico County Faces Criticism
Churchill Downs Inc. is moving forward with a gaming venue in Virginia's Henrico County where historical horse racing (HHR) machines will operate. The project has generated criticism from a local county official. Kentucky-based Churchill Downs acquired the Colonial Downs Racetrack, six Rosie's...
Ohio Republicans Voice Support for iGaming, iLottery After Serving on Gaming Study Panel
Several Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have voiced their support for the legalization of online casino gambling and internet lottery gaming after serving for three months on a study commission tasked with considering the future of the gaming industry in the Buckeye...
Canadian Sportsbooks Drop Political Betting Following Trump Assassination Attempt
Two sportsbooks operating in Canada have suspended their betting markets on the 2024 United States presidential election after the failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump over the weekend. Ontario is the most populated province in Canada and is home to the richest...
Petersburg Casino Referendum Approved for November Ballot
Voters in Petersburg, Va., this November will pick not only their next U.S. president but also decide whether they wish to allow a commercial casino in their city. On Monday, Petersburg Circuit Court Judge Dennis Martin signed off on referendum language drafted...
Monaco’s Monte-Carlo Casino Boarding Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship
The Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco's famed French Riviera is one of the world's oldest and iconic casinos. Owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded gaming company headquartered in Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Casino announced Monday a...
Nebraska Legislature to Mull Online Sports Betting to Ease Property Taxes
The Nebraska Legislature reconvenes for a special session next Thursday, July 25, to discuss possible ways to reduce property taxes for homeowners. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) isn't exactly a fan of more gambling after voters in the Cornhusker State approved commercial...