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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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Mohegan Sun Tops USA Today ‘Best Casino Hotel’ List, Connecticut Rival Foxwoods No. 9
Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut has done it again. For the fifth year in a row, the entertainment destination owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe has been bestowed the honor of the "Best Casino Hotel" in the country by...
Las Vegas Raiders Largest Super Bowl Liability in Nevada, as Week 1 Kicks Off
The Las Vegas Raiders went 10-7 a year ago and made an early playoff exit in the Wild Card round. But bettors are optimistic that the Silver and Black are legitimate Super Bowl contenders for the 2022-23 season. It's Saturday, so college...
China Urges Mainlanders to Avoid Macau During Upcoming Public Holidays
China is telling its people to avoid nonessential travel during this weekend's Mid-Autumn Festival and the Golden Week holiday set for Oct. 1-7. Despite "zero-COVID" being lambasted by many world powers, the People's Republic continues to maintain the pandemic policy that requires...
Biloxi City Council Rejects Medical Cannabis Dispensary Near Beau Rivage
A Biloxi casino has won over local city officials in its thinking that Mississippi's forthcoming medical cannabis industry shouldn't be allowed to open dispensaries near the beachfront resorts. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed the state's Medical Cannabis Act into law in...
College Township to Probe Casino Impact on Community Near Penn State
The College Township Council near State College, Pa., where Penn State University's main campus is located, will probe the impact a commercial casino at the Nittany Mall would have on life in the region. After receiving hundreds of letters in opposition to...
Kazuo Okada Skips Okada Manila Board Meeting, Future Involvement Unknown
Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada was a no-show this week at the Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI) board meeting. TRLEI, a subsidiary of Universal Entertainment Corporation, is the immediate parent company of Okada Manila. Two entities, TRLEI and a group led...
Michigan Gaming Control Board Hopes to Add Fourth ‘R’ Into Public Education Curriculum
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) believes a fourth "R" should be added to public education. In addition to reading, writing, and arithmetic, state gaming regulators say courses on responsible gambling should be a core education principle. Michigan's gaming industry expanded significantly...
Caesars Atlantic City Rewards Members Await Outcome of $1M ‘Unlock the Box’ Promotion
Caesars Atlantic City regulars participating in the casino company's Caesars Rewards program have the chance to win $1 million this weekend. Caesars Entertainment operates three casinos in Atlantic City -- Caesars, Tropicana, and Harrah's. Gamblers enrolled in Caesars Rewards have been earning...
BetMGM Sportsbook Opens at State Farm Stadium, Home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is officially open for business in Glendale, Az. Located on The Great Lawn outside the stadium that the Arizona Cardinals call home, the BetMGM Sportsbook is recognized as the first sports betting facility to open...
Temporary Casino Planned for Harbor Park Parking Lot in Norfolk, Va.
Norfolk, Va.'s minor league baseball team, the Tides, could soon be temporarily sharing the parking lot of their Harbor Park stadium with a commercial casino. Owned by the City of Norfolk and opened in 1993, Harbor Park lies downtown near the banks...