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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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Foxwoods Resort Casino Expansion Headlined by Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
Foxwoods Resort Casino has unveiled a major expansion of its Connecticut property that will bring a Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark to the complex. Foxwoods already claims to be the largest casino resort in North America. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said...
Terrible’s Hotel Casino in Jean, Nevada, Could Become Industrial Park
Terrible's Hotel & Casino in Jean, Nevada, was one of the few permanent casino casualties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada. But a Reno-based real estate developer has plans for the remote desolate town. Tolles Development Group, a commercial real estate...
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels Love 2-22-22, as ‘Twosday’ Prompts Couples to Wed
Las Vegas wedding chapels have experienced a decline in ceremonies in recent decades. But the upcoming 2-22-22 palindrome date has officiants and venues booked solid. Next Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, is likely to become the busiest day in recent Nevada history in...
Ontario Casinos Free of Most COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Beginning February 17
Ontario casinos will soon be clear of nearly all government-imposed COVID-19 operating restrictions. After roughly two years of limitations, the Ontario provincial government is lifting pandemic emergency mandates on a variety of businesses, including casinos. Effective 12:01 am Thursday, February 17, casinos...
Nevada Super Bowl Sports Handle Sets Record Despite Other US Outlets
Nevada oddsmakers reported record action on Super Bowl LVI. Bettors plopped down $179,823,715 in wagers on the big game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The more than $179.8 million bets on the Rams narrow 23-20 victory over the underdog...
Resorts Casino Atlantic City Shutters Online Sportsbook, DraftKings Continues Retail
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City has powered down its online sportsbook. Effective today, February 14, Resorts is no longer taking action through its ResortsCasino.com sportsbook. The platform's interactive slots and table games, as well as live dealer offerings, will continue to...
Tropicana Las Vegas Trying to Lure Adele Fans With Celebrity Impersonator
Tropicana Las Vegas is offering Adele fans who purchased pricey tickets to her since-postponed residency at Caesars Palace free entry to its "Legends in Concert" show at the Strip casino resort. Adele last month stunned Las Vegas and her fans around the...
South Carolina Sports Betting Effort Gains Support With Gubernatorial Candidate
South Carolina remains on the sidelines of legal sports betting. But a former US congressman says he'll fight to change that should he be elected to the state's highest office. Thirty states plus DC currently have legal sports betting operational. South Carolina...
Crown Resorts Accepts Blackstone $6.3B Offer for Australia Casino Group
Crown Resorts has agreed to sell its entire organization to private equity behemoth Blackstone Group in a transaction valued at approximately US$6.3 billion. After nearly a year of Blackstone pursuing Australia's largest casino operator, Crown's Board of Directors announced today that it...
Caesars Entertainment Hosting National Hiring Day Later This Month
Caesars Entertainment is seeking to fulfill hundreds of job openings at its casino resorts across the nation. Later this month, the casino giant will hold job fairs for the company's 52 domestic locations. Dubbed the "Caesars National Day of Hiring 2022," most...