4106 stories by Philip Conneller
Tech Giants Blind to £33B Black Market Gambling Threat, UK Trade Body Warns
BGC says tech firms enable illegal gambling ads to flourish Black-market operators target vulnerable and self-excluded gamblers online UK taskforce to tackle illegal betting payments and advertising The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has accused global tech giants of failing to protect...
MGM Disputes Waitress’s Claim That Casino Took Her $76K ‘Life-Changing’ Tip
A federal lawsuit accuses MGM National Harbor of wage theft after allegedly confiscating a waitress's "life-changing" $76,000 tip According to the complaint, the casino returned the baccarat chips to the patron under the guise of an impairment policy The legal battle stands...
Cape Verde Stuns Spain and Makes One Polymarket Trader $4.7 Million Richer
World Cup debutant Cape Verde pulled off a historic shocker in Atlanta, holding reigning European champions Spain to a grueling 0-0 draw A legendary Polymarket trader named "Fishalive" backed the underdogs at just 9¢ a share, flawlessly turning a $428,000 gamble into...
Ex-MGM Manager Loses US Supreme Court Bid in Colorism Bias Suit
Supreme Court declines review of MGM National Harbor bias lawsuit Former manager alleged discrimination based on lighter skin tone Jury found color was not a factor in termination The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (June 15) declined to review a long-running discrimination...
Australian Gambler Who Sued Sportsbook Over Drunken Bets Now Owns Betting Sites
After suing a bookmaker over hundreds of thousands in losses, millionaire Winton Veall now co-owns a network of digital betting sites Veall's original lawsuit claimed the sportsbook exploited his vulnerability by taking massive over-the-phone wagers while he was highly inebriated The former...
Hoosier Lottery Pulls Space Invaders Game Over False-Win Tickets
Indiana forklift driver Mike Fields scanned a new "Space Invaders" scratch-off displaying a $100,000 jackpot, only for the lottery computer to validate it as a $20 winner The printing error prompted the Hoosier Lottery to immediately halt sales of the $5 game...
Eric Trump, Daniel Cormier Deny Viral ‘Rigged Fight’ DMs After Apparent Social Media Hack
Eric Trump denies sending viral UFC betting-related direct messages Deleted Daniel Cormier post surfaced hours before White House event Authenticity of alleged X conversation remains disputed and unverified Eric Trump has forcefully denied the authenticity of viral social media screenshots that appeared...
End of an Era: Aqueduct Racetrack Sets Final Race Day After 132 Years
Final day of live racing set for June 28, 2026 Historic New York racetrack closing after 132-year run Belmont Park redevelopment drives shift away from Aqueduct racing Aqueduct Racetrack, one of New York City’s last links to old-school thoroughbred racing, now has...
Judge Blocks Utility from Pulling Plug on Minnesota Tribal Casino Over Solar Array
Judge says utility cannot disconnect tribal casino over solar dispute Prairie's Edge solar array expected to supply 30% of power Ruling could affect tribal and rural renewable energy projects A Minnesota state judge has ruled that a rural electric utility cannot pull...
Spanish La Liga Team Denies Using Kalshi to Hedge Against Relegation
Osasuna says it hedged relegation risk through insurance, not Kalshi Semafor report alleged Spanish club traded millions on relegation outcome Kalshi position matched insurance policy's €1.2m stake and €6m payout La Liga’s Club Atlético Osasuna has pushed back against reports linking it...
