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4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Isle Casino Gambler Claims Jackpot with Fake Name, Gets Double-Busted
An Iowa man who joined the state’s self-exclusion program was arrested after he tried to claim a jackpot at the Isle Casino in Waterloo, Iowa, while pretending to be someone else. Matthew James Wessels, 43,...
Macau to Auction Alvin Chau’s Property Portfolio, Seeking Restitution
Assets of fallen junket king Alvin Chau will be auctioned off by the Macau government as it seeks to recoup the US$3.2 billion owed by Chau and his former company, Suncity. This includes Chau’s real-estate...
Bob Baffert ‘Takes Responsibility’ for Medina Spirit Drug Test, Ban Lifted
Churchill Downs Inc. has lifted its ban on trainer Bob Baffert from racing his horses at their tracks. That’s after the Horse Racing Hall of Famer issued a statement accepting responsibility for Medina Spirit’s positive...
Iowa Files to Dismiss College Athlete Suit Alleging Botched Betting Prosecutions
The state of Iowa has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of college athletes who claim their rights were violated when they were ‘illegally’ prosecuted for underage gambling. Twenty-six...
Aristocrat Faces Lawsuit in Australia Over ‘Illegal’ Social Casino Games
Australian slots giant Aristocrat Leisure is facing a class-action lawsuit in its home country that accuses its digital arm, Pixel United, of offering illegal gambling. The suit, filed in the Federal Court of Australia, claims...
Patrik Antonius Makes 2024 Poker Hall of Fame
Finland’s finest, Patrik Antonius, has been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Antonius faded competition from poker legends like Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, Ted Forrest, and Barny Boatman -- all fellow nominees this year...
Scottish Pro Poker Player Found Dead in the Philippines, Foul Play Suspected
The mother of a Scottish professional poker player found dead in the Philippines believes her son was murdered, The Scottish Sun reports. Darren Young’s body was discovered in May in a luxury condo he rented...
Mega Millions $1.13B Jackpot Still Unclaimed by Mystery New Jerseyan
Someone in New Jersey won a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot in March but has yet to claim the prize, according to state lottery officials. This gives rise to the horrible thought that they might...
Win-River Casino Expansion Approved, Tribe Braced for Lawsuits
The Redding Rancheria, a tribal gaming operator based in Shasta County, Northern California, has received the federal all-clear to move its Win-River Resort and Casino a couple of miles to the east. The casino is...
Ex-Indiana Lawmaker Sean Eberhart Gets Year in Prison in Spectacle Entertainment Corruption Case
A former Indiana state lawmaker has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for his role in the Spectacle Entertainment corruption case. Sean Eberhart, a Republican state representative for 16 years,...
