4189 stories by Philip Conneller
$167M Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Strangulation Charge After String of Arrests
A Kentucky man who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025 has added first-degree strangulation to a litany of criminal charges amassed since his windfall. Repeat offender James Farthing has had five separate...
Reuters: Illegal Gambling Empire Helped Move Billions for Iran
A Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange allegedly helped process billions of dollars for one of the world's largest illegal online gambling networks while serving as a hub for Iranian sanctions evasion, according to a Reuters investigation. Sasha...
Mystery Gambler Who Wagered Half a Billion Sues SkyCity Casino
A former SkyCity high roller who wagered nearly NZ$500 million (US$294 million) is suing the casino operator for his losses, claiming he suffered from pathological gambling. Now, as the legal battle begins, he is fighting...
Live! Casino Sues Merchandise Vendor Over Alleged Fake Louis Vuitton Bags
Live! Casino Maryland is suing a Las Vegas promotional vendor, alleging the company supplied knockoff Louis Vuitton handbags that triggered a federal trademark lawsuit from the French luxury brand. Spot the difference: Live! Casino’s “Art...
Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case
Four people pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an illegal Mafia-backed poker operation, including the son of a Gambino crime boss and a key figure in recent NBA gambling scandals. Shane Hennen, alleged...
Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity
Prediction markets tied to clinical trial results risk sabotaging critical drug development, according to a report from The New York Times. Prediction markets are allowing traders to wager on the outcomes of clinical trials and...
FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video
FanDuel and DraftKings are asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a major lawsuit accusing the sports betting giants of using VIP programs and targeted features to exploit problem gamblers. Bryce Harper at the 2026 MLB...
Scotts Valley Tribe Opens Preview Casino as $700M Resort Hangs in the Balance
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has opened a small preview casino on a site close to where it hopes to one day build a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California. An artist's...
Andrea Pirlo Ousted from Italy Coach Search After Backlash Over Russian Gambling Deal
Italian soccer legend Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from the running to become Italy's national team head coach after concerns emerged over the weekend about his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Soccer great Andrea Pirlo...
South Korean Police Bust $230M Illegal Gambling Ring That Targeted Deaf Community
South Korean police investigating a massive illegal gambling ring have uncovered an account-mule network that allegedly exploited dozens of deaf individuals. Busan police, above, discovered a complex criminal network that harvested bank accounts belonging to...