3972 stories by Philip Conneller
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland have voted in favor of banning greyhound...
Texas Man Avoids Prison After Brutal Hate Crime Outside MGM Grand Detroit
Texas man avoids prison after violent hate crime outside Detroit casino Woman left unconscious after homophobic assault Victims criticize security response as attacker receives probation sentence A Texas man has avoided a prison sentence after pleading guilty to committing a violent hate...
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Sued After Shower Door Explosion
The guest alleges that a shower door exploded, causing severe cuts across her body Lawsuit claims casino failed to inspect or maintain the glass door Incident highlights broader safety concerns around shattering shower doors A visit to a Mississippi Coast casino hotel...
Journalist Threatened by Polymarket Bettors Over Iran Missile Report
Journalist pressured to alter missile report linked to $14M bets Online gamblers attempted to manipulate war coverage for profit Threats escalated from messages to personal intimidation and police involvement On March 10, an Iranian ballistic missile landed in an open, forested area...
Former Dennis Rodman Agent Claims He was Drugged at MGM Grand, Case Will Go to Trial
Judge rules lawsuit over alleged drink spiking can proceed to trial Dwight Manley claims ketamine poisoning led to $2 million loss MGM denies wrongdoing, says lawsuit aims to avoid gambling debt A case involving the alleged spiking of Dennis Rodman’s former agent’s...
Betting Syndicate Collapses After Alleged Kidnapping By Australian Crime Network
Australian betting syndicate collapses owing $1.5 million to creditors Founder allegedly kidnapped by the Alameddine crime network over gambling debt Liquidators find less than $1,000 remaining in collapsed betting venture An Australian sports betting syndicate has collapsed owing about $1.5 million, just...
Florida Senate Kills Gulfstream Park-Backed Decoupling Bill
Florida decoupling bill allowing racetracks to drop live racing fails House approved the measure, but the Florida Senate blocked it again Industry warns decoupling threatens billions in economic impact and jobs A controversial legislative measure in Florida that would have allowed racinos...
Second Scorpion Sting Reported at Las Vegas’ Silver Sevens Hotel
Second guest reports scorpion sting inside Silver Sevens hotel room Arizona bark scorpion identified after guest captured video of culprit Incident raises questions about pest control at Las Vegas hotel A woman says she was stung by a scorpion while walking barefoot...
‘Disgrace to the Badge’: Detective Suspended After Casino Worker Told Police He Threatened to ‘Kill Everybody’
Rhode Island detective suspended after drunken casino confrontation caught on bodycam Police initially arrest officer before downgrading incident to protective custody Internal investigation finds conduct violated Providence police department standards A veteran detective with the Providence Police Department (PPD) in Rhode Island...
Money Laundering, Illegal Gambling Probe Behind Raid on Austin’s The Lodge Card Club
Texas authorities raid Austin’s Lodge Card Club amid gambling investigation Players told to take chips home as club shuts during probe Case highlights ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding Texas poker rooms A raid this week by Texas authorities on the Lodge Card Club...
