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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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Fanatics Sportsbook Bows in Connecticut After Reaching Lottery Partnership
The Fanatics Sportsbook went live in-person and online in Connecticut on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the sports betting operator struck a deal for market entry. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, Inc. Earlier this month, the...
Bally’s Evansville Scammed Out of $212K Through Vendor Phishing Scheme
Officials with Bally's Evansville in Indiana tell police the business was the recent victim of a phishing scam that resulted in the casino misdirecting more than $212K. The Evansville Police Department reports that Bally's Evansville recently reached out to the law enforcement...
Former NJ Senate President and Atlantic City Ally Stephen Sweeney Mounts Gubernatorial Bid
Stephen Sweeney, the longtime New Jersey lawmaker who was a political newcomer, shockingly defeated during the 2021 election, is mounting a comeback with his eyes set on the highest office in the Garden State. Sweeney served as president of the New Jersey...
Vienna Town Council Opposes Fairfax Casino Through Legislative Agenda
The Vienna Town Council in Virginia's Fairfax County has formally opposed allowing a commercial casino in the area. Last week, the Vienna council, composed of Mayor Linda Colbert and six councilors, amended its 2024 Legislative Agenda to oppose a casino in Fairfax...
FanDuel Latest Sportsbook to Secure Market Access in North Carolina
FanDuel has secured market access in North Carolina by partnering with the PGA Tour. The Sports Business Journal broke the news that FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, and the PGA Tour reached an operating agreement to bid for a sportsbook license...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Civil Suit Against Disgraced Former Leader
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts wants to recoup alleged financial losses and legal costs from its former leader, That's after he was found guilty last year of extortion and accepting bribes. The tribe has been trying to build a casino resort...
DraftKings Targeted in Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Marketing
Boston-based DraftKings has been named in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts' Middlesex Superior Court. The action is based on allegations that the sportsbook deceives customers with cleverly designed marketing schemes. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), best known for...
Resorts World Sentosa Slapped With $1.7M Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has been fined S$2.25 million (US$1.67 million) for regulatory shortcomings related to the integrated resort casino's anti-money laundering processes. Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) announced the financial penalty last week against Resorts World, one of two casinos...
Kentucky Sports Betting Exceeding Revenue Expectations, Gov. Andy Beshear Says
Kentucky sports betting is off to a fast start. Sports betting is the state's first significant expansion of gambling in decades -- aside from the Kentucky General Assembly passing legislation to solidify the legality of historical horse racing (HHR) machines in 2021....
Cherokee Nation Casino in Arkansas Gains Support From Pope County Quorum Court
The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) gained critical support this week for its $300 million Arkansas casino project called Legends Resort & Casino in Russellville. Pope County was one of two counties, with Jefferson the other, that Arkansans earmarked through a 2018 ballot...