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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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Donald Trump 2024 Odds Further Shorten Following Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump has been the 2024 betting front-runner for some time. But his odds of winning the Nov. 5 election and ousting incumbent President Joe Biden from the White House have further shortened following yesterday's failed assassination attempt of the...
Iowa Gaming Regulators Detail Timeline for Cedar Rapids Casino Bid
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) says it will consider a proposal for a commercial casino resort in Cedar Rapids following the state's recent termination of a moratorium on new gaming licenses. Effective July 1, Iowa's gaming regulatory is again free...
MGM Resorts International Opens Another Hotel in China
MGM Resorts International is living up to its name, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues to expand its international portfolio. MGM Shenzhen, a beachside hotel in the Yantian District overlooking Mirs Bay, recently opened on the northern side of the Hong...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Sports Betting Was Forced On Baseball
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has doubled down on comments he previously made that the professional sports organization didn't want sports betting to expand outside of Nevada. Speaking this week with The Dallas Morning News ahead of this weekend's MLB All-Star...
Oklahoma Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, Likely Not Coming Anytime Soon
Oklahoma will likely remain on the sports betting sidelines for the foreseeable future, a tribal spokesperson reveals. Matthew Morgan is the chair of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, which represents the interests of the Sooner State's 25 federally recognized tribes that hold...
President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Following NATO Press Conference
President Joe Biden addressed the nation and world on Thursday night for the first time since his dismal June 27 debate performance that left many of his supporters wondering if the commander-in-chief is mentally equipped to serve another four years. While the...
Landlords of Hawaii Underground Gambling Hubs Face Harsher Penalties
Illegal gambling rooms in Hawaii remain a paramount problem on the island state, but Gov. Josh Green (D) and lawmakers hope to crack down on the illicit betting operations through a newly enacted law. Green this week signed Senate Bill 2197, which...
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Announces Renovation of Gaming Venue
Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield at the Westmoreland Mall is undergoing change. Owned and operated by The Cordish Companies, the Baltimore casino firm that additionally runs Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a full-scale resort casino in Pennsylvania, renovation work recently began at...
Donald Trump Challenges Joe Biden to Golf Match, Oddsmakers Put 45 as Favorite
Former President Donald Trump is challenging the man he hopes to oust from the White House come November to an 18-hole championship golf match. The dare comes after the two United States presidents bickered about their golf handicaps during the June 27,...
Petersburg Casino Details Emerge as Virginia Lottery Approves City for Gambling
New details regarding the Petersburg casino project expected to go before city voters during the November 5 presidential election have emerged from would-be developers The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises. Baltimore-based Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprises, a Virginia firm owned by...