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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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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...
Southland Casino in Arkansas Completes $320M Expansion Featuring 300-Room Hotel
The Southland Casino in West Memphis, Ark., has completed a $320 million expansion that overhauled the former racino venue into a full-fledged casino and resort. Arkansas voters in 2018 passed a ballot referendum that amended the state constitution to allow commercial casino...
Melco Resorts Details $1.5B Spend to Enhance Macau Casino Resorts
Melco Resorts was one of the winners of Macau's recent bidding war for the Chinese enclave's six gaming licenses. The City of Dreams, Studio City, and Morpheus owner and operator has since detailed how it plans to spend its required $1.5 billion...
BetMGM Early Bets in Maryland Result in $146K Fine
BetMGM has been hit with the first regulatory fine in Maryland for online sports betting operations that allegedly fell outside of the state's governing conditions. More than two years ago, Maryland voters passed a ballot referendum that amended the state constitution to...
Atlantic City Casino Land-Based Revenue Down 4% From November 2019
Atlantic City casinos didn't see as much gaming money in November 2022 as the same nine properties did in pre-pandemic November 2019. Numbers released today by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed that brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled about...
Mark Cuban Pitches Texas Casino Resort Featuring NBA Arena for His Dallas Mavericks
Billionaire Mark Cuban is interested in constructing a multibillion-dollar integrated casino resort with an NBA arena for his Dallas Mavericks. If the plan is allowed to come to fruition, which is currently a long-shot endeavor because of Texas' ban on commercial casino...
Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City Sold, Foundation Gaming Plans $200M Overhaul
The shuttered Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, La., has officially been sold to Foundation Gaming. The Mississippi-based gaming firm owns and operates the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel and WaterView Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg. Foundation in May 2022 agreed to...
Macau Casinos Sign New 10-Year Gaming Contracts, Pledge to Invest Nearly $15B
The Macau casino industry is set for at least another 10 years. That's after the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) signed new contracts with its six operators. Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment, Melco Resorts, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and SJM Resorts are...
FanDuel Donates $1M to Historically Black Colleges in Maryland Following State Entry
FanDuel is making good on its promise of being a community steward in Maryland in exchange for being allowed to operate sportsbooks in-person and online in the Old Line State. FanDuel announced this week a $1 million contribution to the United Negro...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to Head NCAA, Republican Backs Sports Betting
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is set to become the next president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Baker and current NCAA President Mark Emmert are each soon departing their current jobs. Baker didn't seek a third term as governor in...