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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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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Credits iGaming for Keeping City Budget Afloat
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (D) says the city's financial outlook would be much different without legal internet gaming and mobile sports betting. But with the expanded gaming options, the city's budget is forecast to be whole, despite substantial losses caused over the...
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Slot Machine Catches Fire, Quite Literally
A slot machine at Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort in Rhode Island was on fire early this morning. But not in the sense of the device being loose and giving gamblers a heater. Firefighters responded to calls at the casino around...
Wakayama Officials Scrambling to Submit Casino IR Plan by April Deadline
Wakayama Prefecture officials are becoming increasingly concerned regarding the looming deadline of April 28 imposed by the Japanese central government to field qualified integrated resort (IR) casino proposals. Wakayama is one of only three prefectures actively pursuing one of Japan's three forthcoming...
Andrew Cuomo Teases Comeback, Ex-NY Governor Blames Cancel Culture for Demise
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) ended his self-imposed, six-month silence over the weekend. The disgraced politician spoke out for the first time since resigning from the state's highest office amid turmoil stemming from numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. Addressing the...
Norfolk Boxing Center Could Become Virginia City’s First Casino
The Norfolk Boxing and Fitness Center, located inside Harbor Park, could become the site of the Virginia city's first commercial casino. Norfolk is one of five cities that qualified under 2020 legislation to consider a commercial casino development. Virginia decided to end...
Iowa Cashless Gaming Bill Passes State House, Would Also Legalize Esports Betting
Iowa House lawmakers recently passed a measure to allow cashless casino gambling and expand the available sports betting opportunities for oddsmakers. House File 2497 passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 71-28. The bill would allow casinos and...
Arkansas Sports Betting Begins Online, 21st State with Legal Mobile Wagers
Arkansas has officially joined 20 other states, plus DC, in launching legal online sports betting. The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) in late December approved its mobile sports betting regulations. A little more than two months later, Southland Casino in West Memphis was...
Ontario Sports Betting Regulations Prohibit Promotional Advertising
Ontario is only a few weeks away from its entry into legal commercial iGaming and mobile sports betting. But unlike in the US, where sportsbooks and internet casinos flood new markets with marketing promos targeting potential players with an array of signup...
Churchill Downs Optimistic Regarding Richmond Casino Possibility
Churchill Downs Inc. agreed last month to acquire most of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment's (P2E) assets for $2.485 billion. The takeover includes the casino operator's development agreement with Urban One for a project in Richmond, Virginia, should voters there approve of the nearly...
Las Vegas Visitor Report Shows Travelers Younger, More Diverse Than Pre-Pandemic
The "2021 Las Vegas Visitor Profile" details how COVID-19 and the pandemic changed travel behaviors throughout the US as it relates to Southern Nevada. Commissioned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and conducted by California-based GLS Research, a marketing...