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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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BetMGM Confirms Patron Data Breach, Rough Streak Continues for Sportsbook
Leading sportsbook operator BetMGM confirmed Wednesday that its online platform was the victim of a data breach that's believed to have occurred in May. BetMGM is a 50-50 partnership controlled by MGM Resorts International and sports betting behemoth Entain. The New Jersey-based...
Mohegan Reports Record Earnings of Nearly $404M in 2022 Fiscal Year
Mohegan -- formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) -- is fresh off its best 12-month operating period ever in the tribal company's history. Owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe in Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan says its 2022 fiscal year, which wrapped Sept....
Macau’s Biggest Lure for China Mainlanders Currently mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Macau is experiencing an uptick in visitor arrivals from mainland China, but the guests aren't coming to gamble. China is ending its "zero-COVID" policy that has kept normal life on hold for more than three years. But as China President Xi Jinping's...
MGM Springfield Late Sports Betting Application Warrants Fine, Says Lawmaker
Last month, MGM Springfield was given a rare pass from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for failing to adhere to its protocols. A state lawmaker says the casino got off too easy for the regulatory misstep. The MGC has been reviewing Category...
CES Preparations Underway in Las Vegas, Electronics Show Expects 100K Attendees
This year's CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is expected to keep Las Vegas casino guest rooms occupied and resort ballrooms and exhibition centers packed. Following three years of abbreviated and/or hybrid CES events where in-person attendance was low in favor of virtual events,...
Massachusetts Lottery Player ‘Lucky for Life’ Six Times Over
A Massachusetts Lottery player says it was "intuition" that led to him repeatedly playing the same five numbers on six "Lucky for Life" tickets. The man's clairvoyance finally paid off. The Massachusetts State Lottery revealed recently that Raymond Roberts Sr. of Fall...
Pennsylvania Casino Retail Revenue Slows in November, iGaming Offsets Drop Off
Pennsylvania casino revenue at the state's 16 brick-and-mortar properties slowed in November from a year ago. Whether inflation and the high costs of daily living or the ongoing migration of gamblers to online casinos and sportsbooks are more responsible for the retail...
FIFA World Cup Final Second-Busiest Sports Betting Day of 2022 for US Sportsbooks
The stunning 2022 FIFA World Cup Final played Sunday between eventual victor Argentina over defending champion France was the second-busiest day of the year for online sportsbooks in the US. Though soccer isn't nearly as popular in the US as it is...
MGM Springfield Awarded Category 1 Sports Betting License, BetMGM to Handle Operations
MGM Springfield is the second casino in Massachusetts deemed suitable to possess a Category 1 sports wagering operator license. After delaying a vote on the MGM Resorts casino application last week because state gaming regulators said they needed more information regarding BetMGM's...
White Elephant Gift Exchange Gives Lucky Office Worker $175K Winning Lottery Ticket
Christmas is less than a week out, which means coworkers across the country are swapping gifts through office exchanges. One lucky individual in Kentucky, participating in her white elephant swap, received a prize much better than most. Lori Janes works as an...