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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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Malaysia Opens Criminal Investigation Regarding Johor Casino Report
Police in Malaysia have begun a probe into a media report spurred by Bloomberg suggesting that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with two gaming industry billionaires to discuss a possible casino resort development in Johor's Forest City. So-called "fake news" in the...
Bally’s Lincoln Adds Second Nonsmoking Casino Space to Rhode Island Resort
Bally's Twin River Lincoln in Rhode Island is doubling down on its nonsmoking offering for players seeking fresh indoor air environments. Rhode Island-based Bally's recently announced the debut of a second nonsmoking gaming area to complement the smoke-free second-floor casino. The additional...
Bally’s Ozarks Casino Referendum Likely in Missouri This November
The Lake of the Ozarks casino campaign led by a group of investors involved in an entity called Osage River Gaming & Convention (ORGC) submitted more than 320K signatures from Missouri voters to State Secretary Jay Ashcroft's office on Sunday. If at...
GeoComply Competitor Emerges Through Radar, Integrity Compliance 360 Partnership
GeoComply has a near-monopoly on iGaming and online sports betting geolocation services in the highly regulated US gaming industry, but a new collaboration threatens to disrupt that control. Casino.org in October reported that Radar, a New York-based tech firm that provides retail...
Dave & Buster’s Plan to Incorporate Betting Into Rewards App Draws Pushback
Dave & Buster's made headlines last week after announcing plans to incorporate peer-to-peer in-app betting for its arcade games. The news resulted in concerns and pushback from state gaming regulators and lawmakers who question whether such wagering violates gambling laws. Dave &...
Donald Trump Jr. Shines Light on Alabama Gaming Expansion Deadlock
Donald Trump Jr. is headed to Alabama next week to rally on behalf of his father's 2024 campaign. Before departing for the Cotton State, the former president's eldest son took to X to weigh in on efforts to allow Alabamans to have...
Missouri Sports Betting Question Likely Going Before Voters in November
A campaign to bring legal sports betting to Missouri this week submitted more than the necessary number of signatures from state voters to initiate a ballot referendum during the November election. Winning for Missouri Education on Thursday presented Missouri State Secretary Jay...
Resorts Hotel Casino Guests Indicted for January Murder of Atlantic City Man
A couple who stayed at Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City in January has been indicted for the murder of a local man. A New Jersey grand jury in Atlantic County this week returned an indictment against Howard Griswold, 24, and...
Rush Street Gaming Co-Founder Greg Carlin Lists Chicago Home for $7.3M
The co-founder of Rush Street Gaming has listed his Chicago home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood for more than $7.3 million. Greg Carlin co-founded Chicago-based Rush in 2012 with billionaire Illinois businessman Neil Bluhm. Bluhm amassed his fortune through JMB Realty, a...
Dave & Buster’s Developing In-App Arcade Betting for Skee-Ball, Hot Shots Hoops
Restaurant and arcade giant Dave & Buster's plans to soon integrate real-money betting into its mobile application for the company's rewards members. In a release issued this week, Dave & Buster's officials revealed that the company is working with Lucra, a gamification...