3662 stories by Philip Conneller
Paddy Power Attacked Over Spurs Ad that ‘Mocks Autism’
A Paddy Power video advertisement that mocks fans of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, or Spurs, has been denounced by two UK charities for also making fun of autism. The two-minute video, titled "The Spurs Fan Center," imagines a fictional ‘Spurs...
Las Vegas Lawyer Ordered to Pay Ronaldo $335K Over Palms ‘Rape’ Claim
The attorney for a Las Vegas woman in a dismissed rape claim against Cristiano Ronaldo has been ordered to pay the soccer superstar $334,637.50 in legal fees. Leslie Stovall represented Kathryn Mayorga in the case. Mayorga, who waived her right to anonymity,...
Wynn Las Vegas Sued Over Lawyer’s Death at Blackjack Table
The family of a prominent Florida lawyer who suffered a fatal heart attack while playing blackjack at Wynn Las Vegas is suing the casino for negligence. David Jagolinzer was left slumped at the table for 16 minutes while the dealer continued to...
More William Hill Employees Charged with Swindling Betting Kiosks
More charges have been laid against former William Hill workers accused of conspiring to embezzle $280K from sports betting kiosks in Las Vegas. Persha Stanley and Anthony Cuddeback were formally charged on Monday with offenses including burglary, forgery, and an unlawful act...
Chess, Poker Player Jennifer Shahade Accuses Grandmaster of Sex Abuse
Women’s chess champion and professional poker player Jennifer Shahade has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez. Shahade, 42, tweeted Wednesday that she chose to speak out against Ramirez, 36, after learning of alleged sexual misconduct against multiple other women,...
Federal Judge Nixes Suit Challenging Mashpee Trust Land Decision
A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Biden administration was acting legitimately when it affirmed the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s reservation in Taunton, Mass. US District Judge Angel Kelley’s ruling could pave the way for the tribe to revisit its $1...
Macau888 Gambling Kingpin Accused of Domestic Abuse By Thai Actress
Thai actress Due Arisara exposed her ex-boyfriend as the boss of the macau888 illegal online gambling network because she claims he was abusive to her during their relationship. Police have now offered a US$30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of...
Wirecard Boss Rejects All Charges in Germany’s Fraud Trial of the Century
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun denied he was part of a “criminal gang” Monday. He was testifying in a Munich courtroom in Germany’s biggest postwar fraud trial. It was the first time the 53-year-old Austrian had spoken at length in public since...
Andrew Tate: Does ‘Top G’ Really Own Casinos with the Mafia?
The arrest in late December of the controversial social media personality Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rape has generated much interest in the source of his wealth. This includes his claims that he owns 15 casinos in Romania in...
Las Vegas Slots Have Become Stingier, But Not So You’d Notice
New figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board have confirmed the perennial gambler’s complaint to be true – kind of. Slots have got tighter. But not in any way that you’d notice, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. It’s true that casinos...
