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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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Maine Sports Betting Fight May Bleed Into 2023, Entities Remain At Odds
The Maine sports betting effort became cloudier this week. That's after state Sen. Joseph Baldacci (D-Bangor) introduced an amendment to the governor's proposed arrangement with the state's four Native American tribes. Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) pledged to improve tribal relations with...
Pennsylvania Casinos Fined $145K, State Gaming Agency Teases Record Revenue
Four Pennsylvania casinos have been fined by the state for various operating infractions. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced yesterday numerous regulatory fines totaling $238,500. The fines were levied against four casinos and two licensed vendors that do direct business with...
Red Rock Resort, Station Casinos Ordered to Bargain with Culinary Union
Red Rock Resort (RRR) and its owner, Station Casinos, have been dealt another legal defeat. The latest is coming from US Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Wedekind. The judge yesterday issued a cease-and-desist order and instructed the casino to negotiate with the Culinary...
Philippines Casino Regulator Submits Six Billion Pesos to National Government
The Philippines casino regulator PAGCOR (Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation) is once again heavily supporting the national government. PAGCOR, a gaming regulator and operator, this week announced it directed PHP6 billion (US$120 million) to the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury. The funds...
Mohegan Sun Guest Hits $3.8M Jackpot on Progressive ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot
One extraordinarily lucky gambler at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort earlier this month hit a life-changing fortune on a slot machine. The Connecticut tribal resort told Casino.org this week that the jackpot was the largest Wheel of Fortune slot win at the...
Graton Casino Unveils Expansion as Sonoma County Competitor Seeks Entry
Graton Resort & Casino has proposed a major expansion of its tribal gaming destination in Rohnert Park, Ca. The Sonoma County tribe recently disclosed its development plans through a tribal environmental impact report. The details include expanding the casino floor by approximately...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Call on NJ Lawmakers to Extinguish Indoor Smoking
Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers rallied yesterday in support of New Jersey lawmakers ending a 16-year loophole that has allowed indoor smoking at the nine gaming properties. In recognition of the 16th anniversary of the bill that banned indoor smoking in...
G2E Asia Moving to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for 2022 Gaming Industry Show
The 2022 Global Gaming Expo Asia -- better known as G2E Asia -- is a go after all. But not at its typical host venue in Macau. After repeated postponements because of Macau adhering to China's "zero COVID" policy that continues to...
Macau Labor Day Likely to Be Quiet, as Zero COVID Continues to Stall Gaming Recovery
China's Labor Day is just two and a half weeks out. But with COVID-19 continuing to limit cross-border traffic between the mainland and Macau, the gaming hub won't likely see the rush of visitors the enclave typically experiences during the annual holiday....
Bally’s Invests in Gambit Rewards, Casino Operator to Leverage Social Gaming Platform
The Bally's Corporation is investing $5 million into Snipp Interactive (OTCPK: SNIPF) in exchange for a 9% ownership position in the digital marketing firm. Snipp acquired social gaming platform Gambit Rewards in January for $5 million. The free-to-play iGaming network allows users...