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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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Durango Casino Resort Model Leaves Guest Pondering Parking
Station Casinos' Durango resort model was unveiled last week at the company's flagship property Red Rock Resort. It was supposed to excite guests about Southern Nevada's next premier casino destination tailored towards locals. But the scaled model of the forthcoming $750 million...
Macau Resumes Mainland Casino Marketing, Opens to Some Foreigners
Macau casinos are desperately awaiting China's go-ahead for the enclave to reopen its borders to foreigners. The six gaming giants recently received a bit of good news, after the People's Republic and local government in Macau announced the resumption of some foreigner...
US Interior Department Urges Federal Court to Reinstate Seminole Gaming Compact
The US Interior Department has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss a legal challenge. The complaint is against the 2021 expanded Class III gaming compact the Seminole Tribe of Florida reached with Governor Ron DeSantis (R). In what is a rare...
Melco Resorts Committed to Macau, as Earnings Continue to Sour
Melco Resorts reported a second-quarter net loss of $251.5 million -- a loss that's more than 35% higher than the same three months in 2021. The Hong Kong-based gaming operator that does business in Macau, the Philippines, and Cyprus said April through...
Massachusetts Casinos Seek Sports Betting Launch Date to Prep Sportsbook Operations
Massachusetts casinos are hoping the state gaming commission can soon provide a relatively concrete launch date for in-person and online sports betting so the three properties can best ready their operations. By way of a special joint conference committee, Massachusetts lawmakers forwarded...
Maryland Sports Betting Won’t Commence Online for Months, Orioles and SuperBook Partner
Maryland sports betting was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan (R) in May 2021. More than a year later, such gambling over the internet still remains on hold, and state officials say mobile sportsbooks won't launch anytime soon. In-person sports betting...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Reveals Luxury Retail Shopping Concept
The long-delayed Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its forthcoming luxury retail shopping corridor that will complement the casino resort when it opens late next year. Fontainebleau Development, which owns the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, first proposed a Fontainebleau on the Las Vegas...
Encore Boston Harbor Nightclub Fined for Improper Alcohol Service
Encore Boston Harbor's nightclub has been slapped with a $25,000 fine by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for overserving guests and failing to adhere to liquor dispensing regulations. Boston-based Big Night Venues manage Memoire at Encore Boston Harbor. The casino's nightclub has...
MGM Resorts Employees Give $2M to Local Charities Providing Essential Needs
MGM Resorts is the largest employer in Nevada, and the casino firm's workforce is once again stepping up to help out the Silver State's neediest residents. Through its charitable arm, the MGM Resorts Foundation, the Strip casino operator announced yesterday donations totaling...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Unveils Restaurants, Tracking for Early 2023 Opening
Rivers Casino Portsmouth yesterday revealed what sort of restaurant and quick-service dining options patrons will be offered when the $300 million resort opens early next year. Rivers Portsmouth, a Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming project, plans to open next year with seven eating...