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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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Cherokee Nation Asks Arkansas Supreme Court to Toss November Casino Referendum
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, controlled by the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, has petitioned the Arkansas Supreme Court to pull a planned ballot referendum that would ask Arkansans to rescind a casino license earmarked for Pope County. In June, Nation Entertainment was awarded...
If Thailand Legalizes Gambling, Casinos Won’t Need to Look Far for Gamblers
Thailand's controlling political party, the Pheu Thai, continues to pursue the authorization of casino resorts. Should slot machines and table games come to the Southeast Asia nation that's home to nearly 66 million people, new research formulated by a special House committee...
Mega Millions Jackpot Enters Record Territory, Next Drawing Tonight
The Mega Millions jackpot has arrived on the game's top 10 richest prizes list. Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing at 11 p.m. ET from the Georgia Lottery's draw studio in Atlanta comes with an advertised jackpot of $575 million. That ranks No....
NFL Clarifies Gambling Policy for Players and Personnel Ahead of Season Kickoff
The National Football League (NFL) kicks off its 2024 next Thursday, September 5, with the Baltimore Ravens visiting the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who are favored by a field goal. With legal sports betting more rampant than ever, the NFL is...
Underground Casino Inside Russian Prison Uncovered by Federal Security Service
An underground casino inside a prison in Russia was recently detected by the country's top law enforcement agency. The Moscow Times, an English-language online independent news agency that's been banned in Russia since 2022 and now operates from Amsterdam, reports that Russia's...
Gaming States Continue to Order Offshore Casino Websites to Cease Operations
Offshore casino and sports betting websites that illegally target players in the United States in direct violation of federal and state gaming laws continue to be told by state gaming regulators to cease their operations. One of the more notable illegal gaming...
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster Located Near Casino Site Shuts Down
Coney Island's landmark Cyclone roller coaster in New York City's Brooklyn abruptly stopped running last Thursday due to a mechanical problem. The historic 97-year-old wooden roller coaster stopped during a run with amusement riders aboard. Several people were helped off the coaster...
Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers to Depart Australian Casino Company
Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers is departing the Australian casino company he helped overhaul amid regulatory turmoil. Crown announced Monday that Carruthers will step down as the group's chief executive effective September 1. Crown President and Chief Operating Officer David Tsai will...
2024 Odds: Trump and Harris Neck-and-Neck Following Party Conventions
The 2024 odds for who will become the next president of the United States have former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a dead heat. The Democratic National Convention concluded last night with Harris formally accepting the party's nomination...
Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia Apologizes for Spelling Bruce Springsteen’s Name Wrong
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia in the City of Brotherly Love's Stadium District has apologized to rock legend Bruce Springsteen for spelling his name wrong on a digital display. New Jersey native Springsteen and his E Street Band are in Philly for...