4227 stories by Philip Conneller
Springfield Sues MGM as Casino Giant Accuses City of Blocking Casino Sale
The City of Springfield, Mass., has sued MGM Resorts International over alleged breaches of its casino host agreement, prompting the gaming giant to accuse city officials of obstructing its efforts to sell MGM Springfield to...
Casino Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Car-Bomb Murder
Maltese casino tycoon Yorgen Fenech was sensationally acquitted of involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Wednesday (September 3). rgen Fenech, center, leaving court having been found not guilty of ordering the...
Fargo Brothers Charged in Poker Game Robbery Linked to Former Dealer
Two North Dakota brothers allegedly helped orchestrate the armed robbery of a private poker game by masked gunmen who made off with cash, wallets, and cell phones. Booking photos of the Dubois brothers who are...
Caesars Moves to Toss Cayuga Nation Lawsuit Over Sports Bets on Tribal Land
Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by New York’s Cayuga Nation over mobile sports bets allegedly placed from tribal lands. The Cayuga Nation operates several Class II gaming...
Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event
A combat-sports promotion backed by offshore crypto casino Duel is facing widespread backlash after hate speech, Nazi salutes, and a swastika flag marred its inaugural event at Orlando’s Kia Center. Paul “GypsyCrusader” Miller’s SS tattoo...
Maverick Gaming Cuts 238 More Jobs, Shutting Down Riverside and Great American Casinos
Maverick Gaming is closing two more Washington State cardrooms and laying off 238 employees as it continues to navigate Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Riverside Casino, above, and Great American Casino, both in Tukwila, Wash., are...
NJ Politician Pleads Guilty in Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring, Traded Debts for Campaign Cash
A former New Jersey councilman admitted to forgiving illegal gambling debts in exchange for campaign contributions as part of a massive, mob-linked bookmaking ring. Anand Shah, above, admitted directing proceeds from an illegal gambling operation...
California Voters Rejected This Casino Project — Now the $750M Resort Is Opening
California's North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has asked a federal judge to dismiss a rival tribe's last-ditch attempt to block its $750 million California casino project. The North Fork Mono Casino & Resort is...
California Man Loses $750K Lawsuit Over Taped-Together Lottery Ticket, Gets $153K Bill
A California man who hoped to get his hands on a $750,000 lottery prize has been left with a $150,000 legal bill following a failed attempt to sue the state lottery. The California Attorney General’s...
Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Family Cites Mental Health
A California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five coworkers pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges on Wednesday. Joseph Naugle, mugshot above, is accused of stabbing five fellow restaurant workers at California’s...