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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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Jury: Beau Rivage Did Nothing Wrong in Detaining Drunk Gambler
A federal jury in Mississippi has ruled in favor of MGM Resorts International and Beau Rivage in its defense against a plaintiff who claimed he was wrongly detained at the riverboat during an incident in March 2022. Plaintiff Brent Nettles alleged in...
President Joe Biden Drops Out, Donald Trump Remains Betting Favorite Against Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday following calls from Democratic leaders, including former President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York), and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California), among many others, for him to step down....
President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Amid Rumors He’ll Step Aside
The odds of President Joe Biden serving another four-year term have continually lengthened since the commander-in-chief's disconcerting debate performance on June 27. His chances have presumably only lengthened after numerous Democratic leaders called for the 81-year-old to step aside and allow another...
Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Has Doled Out $1B in Jackpots So Far This Year
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida's Hollywood is best known for its iconic Guitar Hotel. Still, the property's reputation for having some of the loosest slots in the Sunshine State continues to amplify. The rock 'n' roll-themed integrated resort casino...
Bally’s Casino Plan Near Penn State Campus Wins Critical State Supreme Court Ruling
The Bally's Corporation and its local development partners in State College, Pa., near Penn State University this week scored a major court victory.? More than 10 months after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control...
Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Celebrates Construction Milestone in Bossier City
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, set to become the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, marked a construction milestone this week. On Wednesday, officials with The Cordish Companies, the developer behind the $270 million project, were joined by state and local...
Professional Pickleball Strengthens Sports Betting Offering With Compliance Monitor
The Professional Pickleball Association this week announced a partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) to monitor its PPA Tour for fair play better. Seeking to expand its product to more legal sports betting states in the US, the PPA, headquartered in Las...
North Carolina Lawmaker Who Championed Online Sports Betting to Resign
The North Carolina lawmaker who helped bring online sports betting to the Tar Heel State is resigning. State Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln) says he'll depart the Raleigh capital next month after serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives for 13 years....
Treasure Island Bids Adieu to Mirage, Seeks to Lure Neighboring Guests
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is hoping to capitalize off the closing of The Mirage. Treasure Island and The Mirage have been neighbors for decades, but that ended Wednesday with the latter shutting its doors. Hard Rock...
The Open Championship Odds Favor World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler
The Open Championship tees off in a matter of hours at Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It comes as no surprise that oddsmakers have World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as the heavy betting front-runner. The Open is the fourth...