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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.
Contact Devin at [email protected].
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Cricket Legend Shane Warne Dead, Spinner Engulfed in 1998 Betting Controversy
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne is dead at the age of 52 after a suspected heart attack. Less than 24 hours ago, Warne expressed his condolences on Twitter for Rod Marsh's unexpected death, which was also blamed on a heart attack. Warne...
DraftKings Settles Proxy Sports Betting Dispute in New Jersey, Fined $150K
DraftKings has received a $150,000 civil penalty by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for the sportsbook's regulatory failure in preventing proxy betting. In its simplest terms, proxy betting is the facilitation of gambling on behalf of another individual. In...
‘SLOT Act’ Seeks to Increase Jackpot IRS Threshold to $5K
Federal legislation introduced today by leaders of the Congressional Gaming Caucus would greatly increase the amount of money needed to be won on a slot machine spin to trigger an IRS report. Creatively named the SLOT Act -- or "Shifting Limits on...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Renderings Released, Project Highlights Strip Developments
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is on track to open sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023. Koch Industries' real estate investment arm acquired the 67-story towering blue structure a little more than a year ago for an undisclosed price. The acquisition was made...
Wynn Resorts Folds on Digital Marketing Spend in Favor of Affiliate Model
Wynn Resorts officials told Nevada gaming regulators yesterday that the company has greatly changed its marketing strategy as it relates to its digital gaming unit. Wynn Resorts Senior VP and Treasurer Vincent Zahn provided insights into how its digital unit is being...
BTS Las Vegas Shows Sell Out, Casino Hotel Room Rates Skyrocket
Korean boy group BTS is coming to Las Vegas. And the hysteria surrounding the arrival of the pop sensations resulted in each of the four planned concerts at Allegiant Stadium selling out before Ticketmaster could even open the sale to the general...
The Venetian, Palazzo Las Vegas Employees to Participate in ‘Value Creation’
Workers at The Venetian and Palazzo sister casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip are being offered what's believed to be the first-of-its-kind revenue-sharing arrangement with the property's new operator. New York-based Apollo Global Management, a private-equity giant with a long history...
President Joe Biden State of the Union Improves 2024 Reelection Odds
President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address before Congress last night. And the speech convinced some political bettors that the 46th commander-in-chief can win a second term. Biden's SOTU comes at a most perilous moment, as Russia's invasion...
Nevada Esports Technical Advisory Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Nevada Esports Technical Advisory Committee was formed last year through legislation passed and signed by Governor Steve Sisolak (D). The eight-person committee met for the first time this week to discuss how the state might regulate wagering on the popular video...
Scientific Games Rebranding to Light & Wonder Garners Mixed Reviews
Scientific Games will soon be no more. The Las Vegas gaming manufacturer announced during its full-year 2021 earnings report that the company is undergoing a major rebranding to Light & Wonder. After selling off its lottery and sports betting businesses last year...