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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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Atlantic City Casino Workers Urge New Leader to Support Indoors Smoking Ban
Atlantic City casino workers supportive of ending indoor smoking at the nine gaming resorts are hoping a leadership change at the Casino Association of New Jersey is in their favor. Resorts Casino Hotel CEO Mark Giannantonio this week was named president of...
Poarch Band Indians Defend Lobbying in Alabama, Reject Anti-Lottery Claims
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is defending the more than $1 million in political contributions the gaming tribe made to state lawmakers in Alabama last year alone. The only federally recognized Native American community in Alabama, the tribe is one of...
Hollywood Casino York Goes 24/7, to Add Slots at Pennsylvania Satellite
Hollywood Casino York opened a year ago today, and Penn Entertainment is unveiling big news to celebrate the Category 4 satellite gaming property's anniversary. Category 4 casinos were authorized through the state's ample gaming expansion legislative package passed in 2017 and signed...
US Casinos Have Best Quarter in History, Commercial Gaming Win Totals $14.8B
US casinos won more money from gamblers in the second quarter of the year than ever before. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from commercial slot machines, table games, sports betting, and iGaming totaled a record $14.81 billion -- up 8.8% year-over-year. The American...
Casino Assn. of New Jersey Names Resorts Atlantic City CEO Next President
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has named its next president following the resignation of outgoing Hard Rock Atlantic City CEO Joe Lupo. Lupo, who is resigning after being tapped by Hard Rock International to head up the company's forthcoming Las...
Las Vegas Casino Union Welcomes VP Kamala Harris to MGM Grand
The Las Vegas casino union that represents 60,000 gaming industry workers throughout Nevada met this week with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss several pressing issues. The Culinary Union, an affiliate of the national Unite Here labor group, hosted a back-of-the-house tour...
Maryland Sports Betting for Washington Commanders FedExField Approved
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) yesterday lent its approval for FedExField to build an on-property sportsbook. The MLGCC found Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC, suitable for retail sports betting during its Wednesday meeting. Home to the NFL Washington Commanders, FedExField...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Becomes Law, as Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Compromise
Massachusetts sports betting is officially legal. That's after Governor Charlie Baker (R) on Wednesday signed the legislative compromise reached by the state Senate and House late last month. The US Supreme Court gave states the power to decide their own laws on...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Sniff Out Problems with Proposed Solutions
Atlantic City casino smoking opponents say the suggestions being pitched by the local gaming industry to limit workers' exposure to secondhand smoke are nothing more than smoke and mirrors. A growing coalition of Atlantic City casino workers wants the properties to be...
BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting Partner of NFL Canada
BetMGM, the digital sports betting and iGaming unit of MGM Resorts, has been designated as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in Canada. The pact, announced today, is only the second of its kind involving a US-based...