Devin O'Connor: Senior Reporter, East Coast Bureau: Gaming Legislation, Politics, Casino Business, Entertainment/ Devin O’Connor’s passion for politics and background in the world of pop culture television give 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, where 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 to date. Email: devin.oconnor@casino.org
The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners. During its final scheduled… Read More
The AGA (American Gaming Association), the preeminent lobbying group working on behalf of the gaming industry, has issued new guidelines that are geared towards further safeguarding against money laundering being facilitated inside casinos. Casinos… Read More
The $550 million Boracay casino project proposed by Leisure & Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) and partner Galaxy Entertainment is being abandoned after months of uncertainty from federal officials in the Philippines. LRWC board interim… Read More
The four New Year’s Six non-college football playoff (CFP) games offer exciting matchups and intriguing sports betting opportunities. The two College Football Playoff National Championship semifinals will be contested December 28 between No. 1… Read More
The No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (10-2) will look to upset No. 1 Ohio State (12-0) in the Big Ten Championship tonight in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. Oddsmakers taking action on the title game… Read More
The Atlantic City Council is considering two local resolutions – one that would provide support for open alcoholic containers on the Boardwalk and other select areas, while another would recommend outlawing marijuana businesses from… Read More
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama has presented the state with a grand bargain that would afford the tribe exclusive rights on casino gambling in exchange for $1 billion. One powerful lawmaker… Read More
The new owner of Rio Las Vegas says those rumors regarding plans to demolish the off-Strip casino resort to make way for a MLB ballpark are bogus. Chatting with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Eric… Read More
No. 5 Utah (11-1) is favored tonight against No. 13 Oregon (10-2) in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Utes hope to secure a sport in the College Football… Read More
One final Massachusetts casino integrated resort license remains earmarked for the southeastern part of the state, and Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming says it remains interested in obtaining the permit. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC)… Read More
New Jersey online gaming operators were fined by state regulators more than $150,000 last month for compliance shortcomings. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) issued $153,500 in civil penalties for various regulatory… Read More
Billionaire Phil Ruffin appeared before the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) this week to explain his vision for the future of Circus Circus, the Las Vegas Strip casino he’s buying from MGM Resorts for… Read More
Escalating resort fees and the elimination of free parking at numerous Las Vegas Strip casinos are likely impeding visitor volume from Southern California to Sin City. That’s according to Dr. Stephen Miller, the director… Read More
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) conducted a raid early Tuesday morning on an establishment suspected of operating an illegal underground gambling den. On December 3 at approximately 4:30 am local time, LBPD’s Vice… Read More
Three Democratic 2020 frontrunners who are robust union supporters will each hold a town hall next week with the most powerful workers group in Las Vegas. Unite Here – a nationwide labor union in… Read More
Penn National Gaming Potentially Potent Pick Among Regional Gaming Equities, Says J.P. Morgan
Analysts Confirm Macau Visa Control Policy Crimping December Visits to Gambling Hub
Illinois Sports Betting Likely to Miss Super Bowl, But March Madness Could be Consolation Prize
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Passes Race-Day Lasix Ban for 2-Year-Olds in 2020, Stakes Runners in 2021
Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
Rumor Mill: Wynn Resorts Being Pressured to Change Name, as Legal Battles Continue
Hard Rock, Mohegan Gaming Threaten to Sue Greek Government Over Airport Casino Tender
Oklahoma Governor Stitt Says Tribal Operations Illegal After Jan 1, Chickasaw Threatens Legal Action
Las Vegas Economist Believes Parking and Resort Fees Turning Away California Visitors
Conor McGregor Favored Against Donald Cerrone for Las Vegas UFC Fight
