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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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‘Supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard, Who Partied in Las Vegas on Taxpayer Dime, Cut Off
Tiffany Henyard, the self-described "supermayor" of Dolton and the supervisor of Thornton Township, the second most populated township in Illinois, has been cut off by the state comptroller's office. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Friday that the state is freezing $135,000 owed...
Las Vegas Sands Billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson to Spend ‘Whatever It Takes’ for Trump Victory
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands with a 46% stake in the Macau casino empire, has pledged to spend "whatever it takes" to reelect her friend Donald Trump. Adelson and her late husband, Sands founder Sheldon Adelson, have...
Atlantic City Casinos Report Slow Summer, No Gaming Fireworks in July
Atlantic City is a seasonal beach town where its nine casinos rely heavily on the traditionally busy summer months where New Jerseyans, New Yorkers, and Pennsylvanians flock down the shore. 2024 isn't going as the gaming resorts had hoped. The New Jersey...
U.S. Gamblers Lose $17.6B in Second Quarter, 14th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
Gamblers in the United States lost $17.63 billion during the second quarter playing at commercial casinos, iGaming websites, and betting on sports. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reports that gross gaming revenue in the 37 states and Washington, D.C. where some form...
Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developers Seemingly Ditch HeadWaters Identity
The developers behind the long-stalled Norfolk casino project that city voters authorized in November 2020 have yet another blueprint. For its casino venture, the City of Norfolk partnered with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, a small Native American community located about 65 miles...
WarHorse Omaha Back Open Following HVAC Issue that Temporarily Closed Casino
WarHorse Casino Omaha is back open following a temporary closure that company officials say was related to an HVAC issue. WarHorse Casino Omaha opened at Horsemen's Park in Nebraska on August 6. A line of people seeking to be among the casino's...
Notre Dame Men’s Swimming Team Suspended for One Year Over Betting Pool
Notre Dame's athletics department on Thursday banned its men's swimming team for one year for violating NCAA and the school's sports gambling rules. An internal investigation led by a private law firm concluded that a majority of the men's swimmers on the...
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Seeks Local Artists to Showcase Their Work at Bossier City Resort
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is seeking artists' submissions of artwork for display in the forthcoming resort property. Baltimore-based Cordish Companies is investing $270 million to overhaul the former Diamond Jacks riverboat into a land-based casino and resort. The...
Parx Casino Throws 100th Birthday Party for World War II Veteran
Parx Casino located just north of Philadelphia helped a member of The Greatest Generation celebrate his centennial last week. Parx Casino in Bensalem aided the family and friends of Joe DeMarco in ringing in his 100th birthday. DeMarco served in World War...
Arkansas Razorbacks NIL Collective Asks State for Online Raffle to Fund Players
Arkansas Edge, the University of Arkansas' name, image, likeness (NIL) collective, is seeking to operate an online 50/50 raffle that it says could raise millions of dollars to help lure marquee talent to Razorbacks programs. Arkansas Edge is seeking permission from the...