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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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Unregistered Virginia Skill Gaming Establishments Face Felony Charge
Virginia skill gaming establishments that haven't registered with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority are at risk of a felony charge, a local district attorney says. In a letter addressed to known businesses offering the controversial skill gaming machines without ABC...
Esports Entertainment Touts Video Game Tourneys to Get Young Inside Casinos
Esports Entertainment Group, a Malta-based gaming and sports betting firm, believes it holds the secret to luring younger people into casinos: competitive video gaming. Esports Entertainment facilitated Atlantic City's first skill-based esports betting event over the weekend. The two-day Madden '22 tournament...
KISS Casino in Biloxi Still a Go, Developer Says, Despite Property Listed for Sale
A $200 million casino project tied to American rock legends KISS remains on track. That's despite development impediments caused by COVID-19 and the land where it is to be built recently being listed for sale. In 2020, local developer Tom Moore reached...
Tahoe Biltmore to Cease Operations, Demolition Planned to Make Way for Luxury Resort
The Tahoe Biltmore's days are numbered after a 76-year run. California-based real estate group EKN Development acquired the historic Lake Tahoe casino and resort last September for $56.8 million. The 15-acre property purchase is for EKN to make way for a luxury...
Staffing App Goodwrx Cofounded by Former Caesars CEO Partners with Las Vegas Union
Goodwrx, a staffing app in Las Vegas that links workers with casino resorts and other businesses, has reached a partnership with the leading union in Southern Nevada. Goodwrx was cofounded last fall by Mark Frissora, who led the former Caesars Entertainment organization...
Alabama Lottery Bill Progresses, But Clock Ticking on Legislative Session
Legislation to establish a state-run lottery in Alabama found favor in a House committee this week. The bill now moves to the full chamber floor for consideration. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee yesterday approved House Bill 501. The bipartisan legislation,...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Continues Slide, February Win Totals $375.6M
The Pennsylvania gaming industry is now on a three-month revenue slide after posting record revenue in November. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month totaled a little more than $375.6 million, which represents a 4.4% month-to-month decline. Pennsylvania is the nation's third-largest gaming...
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Draw Masters Action Despite Long Odds of Playing
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month's Masters isn't exactly surprising. What is surprising is that substantial wagers continue...
Spirit Airlines Expands Las Vegas Operations Ahead of Frontier Merger
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are working towards merging the two ultra low-cost carriers (ULCC) through a proposed $6.6 billion alignment. And ahead of the fusion, the two airlines are expanding their Las Vegas operations. Just days after Frontier announced seven additional...
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Days Could Be Numbered, as Clean Indoor Air Loophole May Close
The Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 provided casinos with an exemption that allows them to designate up to 50% of their floor space for inside smoking. Two Democratic state lawmakers want to end that loophole. State Sen. Jay Costa and...