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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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Atlantic City Casino Smoking End Supported By New Jersey Residents
A majority of New Jersey residents who responded to a recent poll expressed support for permanently extinguishing indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos. Conducted by Stockton University's Polling Institute at the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy, 62% of respondents said...
National Council on Problem Gambling to Take 1-800-GAMBLER Nationwide
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) last year called on reforms to better protect at-risk gamblers and sports bettors. Part of that mission is unifying toll-free helplines into a single, easy-to-remember number. NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte told PlayUSA recently that...
Maryland Online Sports Betting Delay to Linger Into NFL, College Football Seasons
Maryland online sports betting won't likely begin in time for the kickoff of the 2022-23 NFL and college football seasons. That's the latest from the state agency handling the application and licensing process regarding mobile sportsbooks. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) signed...
Resorts World Las Vegas Gambler Has Felony Charges Dropped, But Banned from Casino
Robert "RJ" Cipriani, a frequent guest at Resorts World Las Vegas who is a self-proclaimed professional gambler and uses the moniker "Robinhood 702" online, got off easy yesterday. Justice of the Peace Suzan Baucum allowed a plea deal to proceed in Las...
Doyle Brunson Biopic Coming, Famed Poker Player’s Life Story Headed for Big Screen
The life story of Doyle Brunson, one of only five players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event more than once, is set for the big screen. Deadline reported this week that Radar Pictures has acquired the movie rights...
Station Casinos Durango Project Has Billionaire Owner Frank Fertitta III Optimistic
Station Casinos' publicly traded subsidiary Red Rock Resorts (RRR) missed Wall Street earnings estimates this week. But that didn't subdue billionaire Frank Fertitta III's enthusiasm regarding the firm's next investment in Southern Nevada. During RRR's first-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts,...
Atlantic City Casino Union Seeks Wage Increase as Contracts Expire This Month
The leading Atlantic City casino union is seeking substantially higher wages for its members, as new contract negotiations continue. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, the Atlantic City casino union that represents around 10,000 workers employed by the nine resorts, says...
Caesars Virginia Casino Resort in Danville Pushes Back Opening to 2024
Caesars Virginia officials announced this week that the scheduled opening of the Danville casino resort will be pushed back from 2023 to sometime in 2024. Danville is one of five cities in Virginia that qualified to consider a casino development under the...
Everi Holdings Acquires Historical Horse Racing Manufacturer Intuicode
Everi Holdings announced today that it has acquired historical horse racing (HHR) developer and manufacturer Intuicode Gaming. The deal is for a total consideration of between $22 million to $27 million. Everi, a Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer that produces slot machines and...
New Jersey Judge Sides With Atlantic County in Casino Tax Dispute
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Michael Blee this week upheld a lower court's ruling that found the state's new payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) arrangement with the nine casinos in Atlantic City violated a 2018 consent order. Superior Court Judge Joseph Marczyk fielded Atlantic County's...