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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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Tiger Woods Masters Betting Front-Runner, as Tiger Watch Continues
Tiger Woods says he'll be a game-time decision for this week's Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. And until his announcement comes as to whether he'll play, the storyline will dominate the headlines for golf's first major of the year. While...
MGM Springfield Crook Who Cheated Table Game Ordered to Repay Casino $30K
MGM Springfield will be made whole on more than $30,000 a Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to swindling from the casino. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that a Holyoke resident has agreed to probation and restitution of $30,025 for his...
Marijuana Reclassification Odds Remain Long Because of US Senate Opposition
Marijuana legalization advocates scored a major victory last week, with the US House of Representatives voting to decriminalize cannabis on the federal level. But bettors aren't high on the prospects of the Senate following suit. The House on Friday voted 220-204 in...
Foxwoods Puerto Rico Bringing DraftKings Sportsbook to US Caribbean Island
Foxwoods Puerto Rico is bringing sports betting to the island by way of DraftKings. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the tribe that owns and operates Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, plus Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in Puerto Rico, today announced an...
Camelot Group Demands UK Gambling Commission Explanation, Initiates Lawsuit
The Camelot Group isn't going quietly in its recent defeat of maintaining operations of the UK National Lottery after its current license expires at the end of 2023. In a strongly-worded statement, Camelot Group CEO Nigel Railton says the UK Gambling Commission...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Gains Influential Ally in Attorney General Healey
Massachusetts sports betting support continues growing in the commonwealth. The latest government official to attach their name to the gaming expansion effort is Attorney General Maura Healey. Healey issuing her support is most certainly a surprise. The Democrat was behind a failed...
Macau Executive Council Advances Junket Law Changes, March Revenue Plummets
The Macau Executive Council confirmed proposed amendments to the enclave's VIP junket laws this week. They did so by submitting an updated legal framework to the Legislative Assembly for final approval. Known as the "Legal Framework for Casino Gambling," the junket-focused bill...
Steve Wynn Could Face Discipline in Nevada Following State Supreme Court Ruling
Steve Wynn has sought to live a quiet life outside the public eye since his reputation was forever tarnished in January of 2018. But a ruling this week by the highest court in Nevada could result in the disgraced billionaire being asked...
Tiger Woods Masters Tease Continues, Oddsmakers Hope He Plays
Tiger Woods always has the eyes and ears of the golf world. The media hawks have been circling Augusta National Golf Club since the 15-time major champion arrived on the property earlier this week. Woods has kept quiet on whether he will...
Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Temporary Gaming Space July 8
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will open a temporary gaming venue on July 8. The 30,000-square-foot space will offer guests approximately 900 slot machines, 20 table games, and a sportsbook. The temporary Hard Rock Bristol casino will feature smoking and non-smoking...