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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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Georgia Sports Betting Moves Toward Ballot with Senate Resolution
Georgia sports betting is a big step closer to reality after the state Senate voted Tuesday afternoon in favor of allowing residents to decide the gaming expansion outcome. Senate Resolution 579 seeks to allow state voters in November to cast their stance...
Philippines Casino Junkets Blamed for Money Laundering Grey Listing
Junket groups serving the Philippines' many casinos are primarily to blame for the country remaining on an international list of nations that aren't doing enough to combat money laundering. That's according to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization founded...
Delaware iGaming Revenue Up With BetRivers and Online Sports Bets
Delaware iGaming revenue generated online from interactive slot machines, table games, and sports betting soared in its first full month of being operated by BetRivers. Last August, the Delaware Lottery announced BetRivers, Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming's interactive gaming firm, as its next...
Iowa Casinos May Receive Tax Break as Nebraska Competitors Emerge
Iowa casinos could see their effective gaming tax lowered in the coming years if new legislation finds favor in the Des Moines capital. Iowa is home to 15 land-based commercial casinos, three riverboats, and one racino. The 19 casinos offer slot machines,...
Golden Nugget Atlantic City Begins Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Golden Nugget Atlantic City is embarking on a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Marina District property. Owned and operated by billionaire Tilman Fertitta's Houston-based Landry's, officials with the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City announced last week that the resort's approximately 700 hotel guest...
Virginia Skill Game Dispute Heads to Legislative Conference Committee
The legal dispute over skill games in Virginia is headed for a legislative conference committee where assigned lawmakers will attempt to resolve how the controversial grey machines operate in the commonwealth. Virginia temporarily legalized skill games amid the pandemic to help small...
Koch PAC Ends Nikki Haley Financial Support, Trump Odds Shorten
The Koch network's Americans for Prosperity (AFP) super political action committee has terminated its financial support of Nikki Haley's presidential campaign. The Charles Koch-funded super PAC has poured millions of dollars into the former South Carolina governor's 2024 campaign. But after she...
Mississippi Could Amend Casino Law After Biloxi Project Controversy
Mississippi lawmakers in Jackson are considering legislation that would overhaul the state's rules on how new casinos along the Gulf Coast are approved. Senate Bill 2780 was introduced earlier this month by four Republican state Senators and one Democrat. The measure seeks...
Atlantic City Boardwalk Allocated $20M for Repairs, Preservation
The Atlantic City Boardwalk will undergo a $20 million repair to preserve the iconic waterfront promenade that dates back to 1870. On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced $100 million in funding for 18 municipalities. The money is granted to...
Ohio Sports Betting Rules Amended To Prohibit College Player Props
Officials at the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) have amended their regulations on sports betting. They now prohibit sportsbooks from continuing to offer player prop bets involving college athletes. On the request of Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and the NCAA, the state...