3799 stories by Philip Conneller
Explainer: Why is Congress Looking into Sports Betting – and How Far Will It Go?
Recent indictments spark Congressional examination of sports betting Explainer examines likely outcome of Congressional probe Congress usually leaves gambling regulation up to individual states. That’s especially true since the defanging of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, 1992 (PASPA), a nationwide...
UK Gambling Stocks Plunge After Tax Hikes, Analysts See Silver Lining
UK imposes major gambling tax hikes hitting online casinos hardest Industry leaders warn of job losses and rising illegal market risks Analysts predict consolidation as larger operators absorb increased costs Shares in UK gambling companies fell sharply after British Chancellor Rachel Reeves...
Arizona Restaurateur Sentenced for $5.6M Fraud, Awaits Teen Murder Trial
Arizona restaurateur defrauded 54 investors to bankroll gambling and luxuries. Suspect awaits trial for brutal desert killing of teen visitor. Victim’s blood, bank cards and surveillance footage link suspect to murder. An Arizona restaurateur who is the main suspect in the brutal...
Illegal Operator Pleads Guilty in Case Tied to Florida Sheriff’s $21M Protection Ring
Operator pleads guilty and agrees to testify against ex-sheriff. Lopez accused of protecting multimillion-dollar illegal gambling network. Undercover sting exposes cash laundering and corrupt political ties. The former operator of the Eclipse Social Club – the illegal Florida gambling parlor at the...
Nevada Federal Ruling Deals Major Blow to Kalshi’s Sports Event Markets
Nevada judge rules Kalshi’s sports-event contracts are unlicensed gambling products. Decision weakens federal preemption arguments prediction markets use against states. Sportsbook stocks, including DraftKings, rise as rivals to face stricter scrutiny. A federal judge in Las Vegas has ruled, in effect, that...
Turkish Betting Bans Leave Soccer Team with No Players
Sweeping gambling bans leaves Ağrı Spor unable to compete. Over 1,000 Turkish players and referees suspended for betting. Critics say retroactive gambling bans punish smaller, resource-poor teams. The betting scandal currently engulfing Turkish soccer has resulted in so many suspensions that one...
Mattress Mack: The Movie, Coming in 2026
Film charts Mack’s scrappy rise from salesman to furniture mogul. Explores headline-grabbing sports bets tied to bold promotions, marketing campaigns. Highlights daughter’s OCD struggle and emotional family recovery journey together. A movie about Texas’ best known furniture salesman and high-stakes sports bettor,...
New Mexico Man Accused of Kidnapping Woman at Gunpoint from Ohkay Hotel Casino
An Abiquiú man allegedly abducted his girlfriend at gunpoint from a casino Victim says she was beaten with a bat at Devil’s Playground Prosecutors cite long violent record, seek pretrial detention for Jaramillo An Abiquiú, NM, man is facing kidnapping and battery...
Billionaire James Packer Calls Former Victoria Premier ‘Human Filth’
Packer attacks Andrews for tax change impacting Crown’s takeover. Crown faced major scrutiny for money-laundering and governance failures. Political leaders dismiss privileged billionaire’s personal criticisms of Andrews. James Packer, once CEO and chairman of the Crown Resorts empire, thinks the former head...
WSOP Yanks Poker Docuseries as Players Expose AI-Forged Quotes
WSOP removes No Limit after AI deepfake dialogue is exposed. Players allege fabricated quotes, manipulated context, and no prior consent. Series will be reedited as WSOP apologizes for unauthorized AI. The World Series of Poker has pulled all episodes of the poker...
