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3702 stories by Philip Conneller
Boyd Gaming Suffers Cyberattack, Data Breach
Boyd Gaming confirms cyberattack with limited personal data stolen Casinos remain prime targets for hackers seeking sensitive data MGM, Caesars, and Boyd highlight growing casino cybercrime threat Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp is the latest casino operator to fall victim to a...
Who was Alleged Mob Boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, Dead at 68?
DiNunzio ran Boston’s Fresh Cheese while linked to Mafia. Convicted in ‘Big Dig’ bribery case, served federal time. Death marks decline of Patriarca crime family influence. Reputed Mob boss Carmen DiNunzio died Sunday afternoon, age 68. “The Cheeseman” was so named because...
Gambler Who Lost on Resorts World Casino Cruise Caused Bomb-Threat Chaos
Casino losses drove a man to send the cruise ship a bomb threat Threat email disrupted 4,000 passengers boarding for the next voyage Man faces up to seven years prison and/or a heavy fine A Singapore man who lost around S$2,000 (US$1,558)...
$350K Grand River Casino ‘Imposter Fraud’ Heist Sees two Sentenced
Omaha men sentenced after bold $350K Grand River Casino heist Caller impersonated an official, duping staff into surrendering cash Mastermind possibly behind multiple casino scams still remains at large Two Omaha, Neb. men involved in the audacious heist of more than $350K...
Best Online Casino News Roundup: The Week’s Top Stories
South African glitch let players win without ever placing bets Jaguars staffer blew $22 million of team funds on FanDuel Regulators, fraudsters, and the IRS prove money never stays Imagine playing an online casino game where you can’t lose and the wins...
Long Island Cop Blew Sick Colleague’s $200K on OnlyFans, Gambling
Cop duped fellow officer into $200K phony investment scheme Prosecutors allege gambling, OnlyFans splurges with stolen funds Nassau officer suspended without pay amid shocking trust betrayal A Long Island, N.Y. cop is accused of duping a sick fellow officer into investing $200,000...
Former Palms Supervisor Sues for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
Former supervisor alleges persistent sexual harassment at Palms Casino Complaint cites retaliation after reporting misconduct to managers Federal lawsuit claims emotional distress and wrongful termination A former floor supervisor at the Palms has filed suit accusing the casino and its management of...
Bogus Detective Fraudsters Heaped More Misery on Gambling Scam Victims
Gang preyed on victims of prior sports betting frauds. Judge condemned their exploitation of vulnerable people’s desperation. Four men sentenced after conning £110,180 through false promises. A group of British men who posed as private detectives as part of a ruse to...
John Berkery, Audacious Philly Irish Mob Leader, Dies at 91
Philly Irish mob leader John Berkery dies at 91 K&A Gang boss linked to gambling, drugs, racketeering Fugitive years ended with arrest at Newark International Airport John Carlyle Berkery, a longtime Irish mob figure once labeled Philadelphia’s “Public Enemy No. 1” and...
Adin Ross’s Crawford Bet-Switch Sparks Conspiracies, Fake AGA Letter
Adin Ross switched million-dollar bet after mysterious phone call Fake AGA letter fueled speculation of insider betting scandal No credible evidence supports rigging claims in Crawford victory Internet personality Adin Ross’s abrupt decision to swap a $1 million wager from Canelo Alvarez...