4016 stories by Philip Conneller
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Philippine Gambling Tycoon Over Disappearance of 34 Men
Interpol issues red notice as Atong Ang evades arrest Dozens of sabungeros vanished amid allegations of match-fixing and murder Searches in Taal Lake uncover remains but no confirmed identities Interpol has issued a red notice for Philippine gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang,...
California Casino Battle: North Fork Rancheria Defies State After Supreme Court Upholds Block
North Fork Rancheria continues casino construction despite California court setback Federal approvals cited as tribe challenges state authority over gaming rights Voter rejection and rival tribes fuel ongoing legal and political fight The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has said it...
Billionaire Richard Desmond Loses Massive £1.3bn Lottery Battle
High Court throws out Desmond’s £1.3bn National Lottery claim Judge criticizes “inexcusable” errors and shifting legal arguments Allwyn license decision upheld as lawful despite Desmond challenge A London High Court judge has tossed a £1.3 billion (US$1.77 billion) damages claim brought by...
Landmark EU Court Ruling in Lottoland Case Could Trigger Waves of Player Refund Claims
EU countries can ban online gambling despite foreign licenses Players may reclaim losses from cross-border gambling services Ruling limits market access for Malta and Gibraltar-based operators The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that EU law does not stop member countries...
Indiana Man Faces Life Sentence for Deadly Portside Pub Mass Shooting
Prosecutors seek life sentence after deadly Indiana bar shooting Gunman opened fire after losing thousands at nearby casino Two killed, three injured in Portside Pub attack An Indiana man whose losing session at the Horseshoe Hammond allegedly triggered a mass shooting at...
Massachusetts Man Charged in Massive Dogfighting And Gambling Ring
Federal case links dogfighting operation to organized illegal gambling activity Investigators uncover years of fight planning, betting and coordination Searches reveal dogs, equipment and alleged evidence of cruelty Federal investigators say an underground gambling network built around dogfighting operated for years in...
Vallejo Approves Controversial Tribal Casino Despite Federal Review
Vallejo backs preview casino despite ongoing federal eligibility review Local tribes challenge land claim and allege flawed federal approval Temporary casino to proceed while $700m resort faces uncertainty The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has received a rubberstamp from the city...
Predictstreet Under Fire: FIFA Partner’s “Record Timing” License Probed
FIFA partner Predictstreet launched without functioning markets or active users Gibraltar granted licence in “record timing” despite industry concerns Leadership links to Qatargate raise fresh scrutiny over regulatory oversight Gibraltar’s licensing authority has defended its decision to approve a controversial new prediction...
Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears
Hong Kong halts basketball betting rollout amid prediction market concerns Government fears legalization may unintentionally boost illegal gambling activity Lawmakers surprised as Beijing influence speculation emerges behind sudden pause Hong Kong’s plan to legalize basketball betting is on hold over concerns that...
Billion-Pound Jackpots Arrive: Powerball Makes Historic Move to the UK
Powerball launches in UK, introducing billion-pound uncapped jackpots UK winners receive tax-free prizes paid over 30 years Major Lotto overhaul set to double number of UK millionaires Powerball, America’s biggest jackpot game, is making the jump across the Pond for the first...
