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4210 stories by Philip Conneller
Senior Alleged Lucchese Figures Plead Guilty in New Jersey Gambling Ring
George Zappola, Joseph "Big Joe" Perna and John Perna admitted racketeering charges tied to an alleged Lucchese-run gambling enterprise. Prosecutors said the organization operated poker clubs, offshore sportsbooks and laundered nearly $4.8 million through legitimate...
Wisconsin Man Allegedly Shot Brother After 12 Tequila Shots at Oneida Casino
Prosecutors allege Long Thao shot his brother in the back after the pair spent hours drinking and gambling at Oneida Casino Court documents say surveillance footage captured the shooting, the suspect standing over the victim,...
Missouri Bar Owner Sues AG Over Crackdown on Grey-Market Gaming Machines
St. Charles bar owner James Schappe claims Missouri's attorney general lacks authority to declare grey-market gaming machines illegal Lawsuit argues businesses operating non-Torch machines should not be bound by a federal ruling against Torch Electronics...
Lumbee Tribe Rejects North Carolina Casino Amendment in First Major Vote Since Federal Recognition
About 9,000 Lumbee members voted on the amendment, with roughly 62% rejecting plans to authorize tribal gaming Supporters said a casino could create up to 3,500 jobs and spur investment in one of North Carolina's...
Former Gambino Hitman John Alite Became a New Jersey Councilman. Now He’s Charged with Extortion
Former Gambino associate John Alite was arrested on extortion and loansharking charges while serving as an elected New Jersey councilman. Prosecutors allege Alite threatened debtors with violence and operated high-interest loan schemes alongside a second...
Judge Keeps Lawsuit Alive Accusing Wynn of Turning ‘Blind Eye’ to Ponzi Schemer’s Millions
Judge Anne Traum dismissed negligence claims but allowed a Nevada stolen-property claim against Wynn to move forward Plaintiffs allege Wynn's VIP treatment of David Bunevacz helped legitimize him and encouraged further investment Bunevacz blew roughly...
New White Earth Leader Slams Brakes on $177 Million Minnesota Casino Plan
New secretary-treasurer Jacob McArthur says the tribe should pause the Moorhead casino project until key financial and community questions are answered The proposed development would include a casino, hotel, RV park and entertainment complex projected...
Nevada to Remove Two Dead Kansas City Mobsters from Black Book — Here’s How They Earned Their Lifetime Casino Bans
Nevada regulators likely to remove William Cammisano Jr. and Peter Ribaste from the state's casino exclusion list following their deaths. Both men were linked to the Kansas City crime family, which federal prosecutors tied to...
Hard Rock Hollywood, FL Cabana Collapse Injures 5
Five guests suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a cabana collapsed during a thunderstorm at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday (June 20) National Weather Service forecasters had warned that storms moving through Broward County could generate wind gusts...
FBI Offers Reward for Fugitive Suspect in $1.3 Million Missouri Casino Heist
FBI offers up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Hollis Vanleer Jr., who is considered armed and dangerous Prosecutors say two masked men used diversionary explosions before stealing approximately $1.276 million...
