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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.
Contact Devin at [email protected].
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Deadwood Casino Regulators Uphold Ban on Poker Player Appealing Blacklist Inclusion
The gaming agency that regulates Deadwood casinos has refused a poker player's request to be removed from the regulator's involuntary Exclusion List. The South Dakota Commission on Gaming yesterday rejected Rick Burleson's plea that he be restored entry privileges to Deadwood's 18...
Macau Casinos Sign Contract Extensions, New COVID-19 Cases Climb to 115 Infections
Macau's six casino operators have each signed six-month extensions that allow them to continue facilitating games of fortune through December 31, 2022. Macau is finalizing its next regulatory law that will govern gaming ops from 2023 through at least 2033. The rulemaking...
Atlantic City Officials Urge Casinos to Increase Wages, Avoid Union Strike
The Atlantic City Council this week passed a resolution calling on the town's nine casinos to adhere to the union's primary demand of higher wages for resort workers. The City Council last night approved Resolution No. 423, a motion in support of...
Geoff Freeman, Former American Gaming Assn. CEO, to Lead US Travel Assn.
Former American Gaming Association (AGA) CEO Geoff Freeman helped transform the US gaming industry by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to review the longstanding federal sports betting ban in 2018. The nation's high court in May of that same year overturned the...
Georgia Charity Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Den, Director Arrested
A Georgia charity running poker tournaments and casino nights on the claim that funds raised would benefit nonprofits has been accused of harboring an illegal gambling den. The Gwinnett County Police Department, the second-largest police agency in the entire state, has levied...
North Carolina Sports Betting Bills Give Lawmakers Options, as Session Nears End
Two North Carolina sports betting bills gained favor in a House committee this week. The committee vote cleared the way for what's expected to be a last-minute Hail Mary effort by the General Assembly to? legalize gambling on sports. The North Carolina...
Atlantic City Casino Union Negotiations Continue, as Strike Looms
The Atlantic City casino union Unite Here Local 54 has authorized a walkout at any time after July 1, 2022, should new collective bargaining agreements with the nine resorts not be reached. Just a week remains before Atlantic City's busiest weekend of...
NY Online Sportsbooks Petition for Lower Tax, Argue 51 Percent Far Too High
Some New York online sportsbooks are having a bit of buyer's remorse. That's after discovering the difficult regulatory conditions imposed on their mobile operations. New York's sports betting law levies the highest online tax rate in the country. Mobile sportsbooks like BetMGM,...
Petersburg, Va., Mayor Faces Reelection Challenge From Anti-Casino Opponent
The mayor of Petersburg, Va., wants the state legislature to allow his city residents to ponder the economic benefits of authorizing a casino resort. But that support could dampen his chances of being reelected during this year's November municipal election. Sam Parham...
Iowa Casino Moratorium Gains Gov. Kim Reynolds Signature, New Projects on Hold
The Iowa casino moratorium blocking the state Racing and Gaming Commission from issuing new gaming licenses for at least two years has received Governor Kim Reynolds' (R) signature. The Iowa Legislature last month sent House File 2497 to the governor's desk. The...