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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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Beau Rivage Casino Gambler Wins $642K Wheel of Fortune Jackpot on 25-Cent Wager
The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Ms., was the site of a lucky 25-cent wager that won more than $642,000 just days before the Christmas holiday. 'Tis the season of giving, and a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine at...
Las Vegas Visitor Volume Doubles, Casino Hotel Occupancy Increases
Las Vegas continues to rebound. New statistics supplied by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reveal that more and more leisure travelers are returning to the Strip and elsewhere in Southern Nevada. Over 3.11 million people ventured to the valley...
Nevada Regulators Remind Casinos to Enforce Mask Mandate Ahead of New Year
Nevada casino regulators are responding to escalating new COVID-19 case numbers by warning operators that they face penalties for not enforcing the statewide indoor face mask mandate. In a notice issued to licensees today, December 29, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)...
MGM Resorts Again Revamps Testing Protocols for Unvaccinated Workers
MGM Resorts has become increasingly frustrated with its Las Vegas team members who continue to refuse vaccination against COVID-19. As a result, the company is soon implementing a new testing process that will likely result in many such workers either becoming inoculated...
Nevada Casinos Eclipse $1B Mark for Record Ninth Consecutive Month
Nevada casinos won more than $1 billion from gamblers for the ninth consecutive month, an unprecedented streak that comes on the heels of a global pandemic that rendered Las Vegas lifeless during much of 2020. Statewide gross gaming revenue (GGR) in November...
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Flaunts Job Growth, Critics Counter
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) says the state's November jobs report shows the economy is headed in the right direction. Nevada added 2,600 jobs last month, as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But Nevada's unemployment rate stands at...
US Virgin Islands Responsible Gaming Contractor Guilty of Federal Charges
The US Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission was used as a vehicle for theft by those in power, a federal jury determined on December 23. Jurors in the US District Court on St. Croix levied a guilty verdict last Thursday against Stephanie...
FlowPlay Social Gaming Developer Acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality
Social gaming developer FlowPlay Inc. has been fully acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming unit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. The Seattle-based social gaming company is responsible for such popular mobile offerings as Vegas World, Casino World,...
Atlantic City Casino Unlawful Arrests Results in Court Victory for Plaintiffs
Atlantic City casino arrests in November 2017 at the Golden Nugget have resulted in two men winning a court case against New Jersey State Police. Lawrence Mills and Daniel Chun of Maryland visited the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City in November of...
Virginia Skill Gaming Dilemma to Be Remedied in 2022, State Lawmaker Hopes
Virginia skill gaming terminals continue to operate around the commonwealth, despite the vast legal uncertainty surrounding the controversial machines. In a rather unique move, Virginia legalized skill gaming devices during the height of COVID-19 in order to help small businesses offset some...