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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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Donald Trump Conviction Could Hurt His Company’s Operations, but Not in Las Vegas
In late May, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts levied against him by prosecutors in New York. If the verdict is upheld on appeal, Trump will be the first president in the history of the United States to...
Cyprus Casino Resort Suing Turkish Media Firm for False Zelensky Report
A casino resort in Cyprus says it will take legal action against a Turkish media outlet for falsely reporting that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky had purchased the property. Turkish news site OdaTV reported earlier this month that Zelensky had acquired the Vuni...
Bally’s Chicago Casino Revenue Hits Record High, Work to Begin on Permanent Resort
The temporary Bally's casino located in Chicago's Medinah Temple experienced unprecedented gaming play in May. The Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) reports that the Bally's casino located at 600 N. Wabash Avenue near the Magnificent Mile won more than $11.73 million from...
Rhode Island Senate Approves Raising Credit Limits at Bally’s Casinos
The Rhode Island Senate last week approved legislation to allow the state's two commercial casinos to lend higher amounts of cash to high rollers. Senate Bill 3040 seeks to amend the state's gaming regulations to permit Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's...
Atlantic City Casinos Celebrating Pride Month With Array of Events
Atlantic City casinos are embracing Pride Month like never before. June is considered Pride Month by the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The annual commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and other sexual orientations and genders began in 1969 following the...
Cherokee Casino Plan for Arkansas’ Pope County Solidifies Front-Runner Status
The Cherokee Nation has long been considered the favorite to secure the final remaining casino license the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) can issue. The tribe's commercial business unit hardened that position on Thursday evening. The Pope County Quorum Court on Thursday heard...
BetMGM Online Casino Player Wins $1M on 40-Cent Bet
BetMGM said this week a lucky online casino player in Michigan won a $1 million progressive slot jackpot on just a 40-cent bet. BetMGM is the iGaming and online sportsbook platform of MGM Resorts International. The digital gaming operator said Thursday that...
Philippines Has Plan to Remove Country From Money Laundering Grey List
The Philippines remains on the Financial Action Task Force's anti-money laundering grey list, an unwanted designation suggesting that the country has weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The FATF is an intergovernmental organization founded by the Group of Seven...
US Lawmaker Proposes Banning Slot Machines on Overseas Military Bases
Slot machines on overseas United States military bases could soon be turned off if a congressional lawmaker from New York gets his way in Washington, DC. It might come as a surprise to some that Las Vegas-like slot machines remain on many...
Crown Resorts Takes a Page Out of Las Vegas Playbook, Pivots From Casino Focus
Australian casino giant Crown Resorts is prepping its next chapter, one company officials and investors are hoping stays clearer of regulatory scandals and government inquiries into the firm's business practices. The organization controlled by New York private equity firm Blackstone revealed this...