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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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Richmond Comedy Club Swaps Jokes for Jackpots, Will Become Skill Gaming Casino
The owner of a downtown Richmond, Va. comedy club said he held his final show last month. He will now be renovating the venue into a skill gaming casino and charitable gaming enterprise. Michael Sands opened the Sandman Comedy Club in April...
White House Cocaine Discovery Prompts Odds at Controversial Offshore Sportsbook
An offshore sportsbook has opened up a market on who will be determined responsible for the cocaine found over the weekend inside the White House. The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Sunday evening after a white powdery substance was found...
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Roadways Deserve Higher Priority in Infrastructure Planning
MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle believes federal and state governments need to prioritize roadway projects in their infrastructure planning. Writing an op-ed for Fortune, the CEO of Nevada's largest employer says America's roadways are in desperate need of repair...
Trailblazer Melonie Johnson Helping MGM National Harbor Lift Up Local Community
Melonie Johnson, president and COO of MGM National Harbor, the casino that generated more gross gaming revenue (GGR) than any other casino outside of Las Vegas last year, reached the top of her industry in the most atypical way. She believes her...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s One Millionth Customer Lavished With Free Perks
It didn't take Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia long to welcome its one-millionth guest at the Hampton Roads property. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth, the first permanent casino in the commonwealth, on Jan. 23, 2023. Just 158 days later...
Mega Millions Brings July 4 Fireworks With $400M Jackpot For Tonight’s Drawing
Mega Millions doesn't take holidays off, meaning the interstate lottery game's scheduled Tuesday drawing will go off tonight at 11 pm EST as planned. As millions of Americans pop up their lawn chairs and lay down blankets to watch the sky light...
Macau Pivot Results in Chinese Casino Enclave Turning to Sports
Macau is amid a renaissance after China President Xi Jinping forced out the junket groups that made the casino enclave the richest gambling market in the world before the COVID-19 pandemic. With junket groups and the mainland VIP players that the touring...
Deloitte: Sports Struggling to Blend Betting Into Overall Fan Experience
Researchers at Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, has issued a new report titled "2023 Sports Fan Insights: The Beginning of the Immersive Sports Era." The report contends that professional and college sports leagues, organizations, teams, and media companies still...
Villa Harrah Lake Tahoe Mansion Listed for $19.5M, But Offering Only for 50 Percent
Villa Harrah, the former lakefront mansion owned by William F. Harrah, whose namesake casino company remains one of the most recognizable brands in the US gaming industry, is back on the market. Well, kind of. Built in 1963 overlooking Lake Tahoe, Nv.,...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Seneca Nation Casino Negotiations Ongoing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is refuting criticism of her office's handling of negotiations with the Seneca Nation regarding a new Class III tribal gaming compact. Hochul recused herself from all government matters involving Delaware North, a gaming and hospitality firm...