3703 stories by Philip Conneller
Maine Chief Gaming Regulator Suspended for Offensive Tweets
The man leading Maine’s protracted sports betting rollout has been placed on administrative leave over a tweet that used a sexist pejorative and another that could be perceived as supporting a white nationalist march. Gambling Control Unit Executive Director Milton Champion has...
Father and Son Who Won Lottery 14K Times Imprisoned for Fraud
A father and son from Massachusetts who “won” the lottery more than 14K times saw their lucky streak end Monday. That's when they were imprisoned for lottery fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Ali Jaafar, 63, and Yousef Jaafar, 29, of Watertown...
Macau: New Laws Spark Concerns of Creeping Beijing Control
Macau’s government has announced it has revised its Law on Safeguarding National Security as it “faces new adverse challenges … risks, and threats.” Officials didn't specify the nature of these threats. It was up to Chinese state media to elaborate, reporting they...
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka Cleared of Yellow Card Spot-Fixing
The EPL’s Granit Xhaka has been cleared of spot-fixing following an investigation involving the Football Association (FA), the UK Gambling Commission, and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The FA began an investigation in January 2022 after receiving reports of suspicious betting...
Washington State Casino-Goer Who Refuses to Isolate with TB Still at Large
A Washington state woman known to frequent casinos and who refuses to isolate or take medication for tuberculosis (TB) remains at large, according to court documents. That’s despite the best efforts of Pierce County, South of Seattle authorities to arrest the woman,...
Damon Arnette Indicted for Deadly Weapon Assault on Park MGM Valet
Clark County prosecutors have indicted former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette on felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. The charges relate to an incident that occurred outside the Park MGM Hotel...
Pregnant Thai Serial Killer Suspect ‘Motivated by $2.3M Gambling Habit’
A Bangkok, Thailand woman accused of murdering at least 14 people with cyanide had a prodigious gambling habit, police said Friday. Investigators believe this could explain why Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn, 32, was allegedly so hungry for cash that she was prepared to...
Las Vegas Vehicular Homicide Suspect Gets Trial Postponed
A Portland, Ore. woman accused of deliberately plowing her car into pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip, killing one, won't be tried this month. On Thursday, a Las Vegas judge postponed the murder trial of Paris Morton after she filed documents to...
Soccer’s Ivan Toney Gets ‘Harsh’ Eight-Month Ban for Betting
English Premier League star Ivan Toney has been banned from playing professional soccer for eight months. That’s after admitting to 232 breaches of the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules. The Brentford and England striker cannot play for either team until January 2024...
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Had No Clue Store Clerk Stole $3M Ticket
Two Massachusetts store clerks have been indicted for conspiring to steal a $3 million lottery ticket from a man who was oblivious he had won. Carly Nunes, 23, of Lakeville, Mass. was charged with larceny, presentation of a false claim, and witness...
