4065 stories by Philip Conneller
Woman Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man at Bally’s Dover Craps Table Turns Herself In
Craps table dispute spirals into shocking handgun assault at casino Woman allegedly strikes man with gun, then walks out Former casino worker surrenders days after chaotic confrontation Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has announced the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting...
Hacker Targets Malta Gaming Authority, Alleges Crime Links
Hacker claims MGA breach and threatens to expose crime links Malta’s gambling hub status faces renewed scrutiny and pressure Past scandals resurface as regulator denies all allegations A self-described white-hat (ethical) hacker has claimed responsibility for a breach of the Malta Gaming...
William Hill on the Hook After Glitch Sparks Multiple Massive Jackpot Payouts
William Hill glitch credited players with six-figure jackpot payouts Customers asked to return funds after withdrawals were already completed Random jackpot mechanic raises questions over whether wins seemed legitimate William Hill UK is asking an unknown number of customers to return what...
‘Joker’ Gambler Admits $95M Texas Lottery Takeover
Syndicate spent $25 million to cover nearly all lottery combinations Operation printed millions of tickets across Texas in 72 hours Scheme triggered political backlash and dismantling of lottery commission A secretive professional gambler known as “the Joker” has admitted to bankrolling a...
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland have voted in favor of banning greyhound...
Texas Man Avoids Prison After Brutal Hate Crime Outside MGM Grand Detroit
Texas man avoids prison after violent hate crime outside Detroit casino Woman left unconscious after homophobic assault Victims criticize security response as attacker receives probation sentence A Texas man has avoided a prison sentence after pleading guilty to committing a violent hate...
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Sued After Shower Door Explosion
The guest alleges that a shower door exploded, causing severe cuts across her body Lawsuit claims casino failed to inspect or maintain the glass door Incident highlights broader safety concerns around shattering shower doors A visit to a Mississippi Coast casino hotel...
Journalist Threatened by Polymarket Bettors Over Iran Missile Report
Journalist pressured to alter missile report linked to $14M bets Online gamblers attempted to manipulate war coverage for profit Threats escalated from messages to personal intimidation and police involvement On March 10, an Iranian ballistic missile landed in an open, forested area...
Former Dennis Rodman Agent Claims He was Drugged at MGM Grand, Case Will Go to Trial
Judge rules lawsuit over alleged drink spiking can proceed to trial Dwight Manley claims ketamine poisoning led to $2 million loss MGM denies wrongdoing, says lawsuit aims to avoid gambling debt A case involving the alleged spiking of Dennis Rodman’s former agent’s...
Betting Syndicate Collapses After Alleged Kidnapping By Australian Crime Network
Australian betting syndicate collapses owing $1.5 million to creditors Founder allegedly kidnapped by the Alameddine crime network over gambling debt Liquidators find less than $1,000 remaining in collapsed betting venture An Australian sports betting syndicate has collapsed owing about $1.5 million, just...
