4008 stories by Philip Conneller
Capitol Casino Robber Faces Life for Murder of Security Guard
On Aug. 22, 2022, Sean Bernal, a 27-year-old security guard at Sacramento, California’s Capitol Casino, was shot dead as he attempted to prevent a robbery. His killer, Dawan Pecot, 38, was convicted this week of first-degree murder by a Sacramento Superior Court....
Las Vegas Cop ‘Coerced Woman into Sex’ in Santa Fe Station Garage
A now-fired Las Vegas police officer is facing serious charges after he allegedly threatened a woman with prison if she didn't have sex with him. The incident happened in the Sante Fe Station parking garage, 8 News Now reports. Until his arrest...
Las Vegas Mobster John Spilotro’s Former Home on the Market
Want to own a slice of Mob history? The former home of Las Vegas mobster John Spilotro is up for sale. Spilotro was the lesser-known brother of vicious Mafia enforcer Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, who inspired Joe Pesci’s character in the movie...
South Dakota Blackjack Cheat Sentenced for Witness Tampering
A convicted blackjack cheat from Aberdeen, SD, has landed more prison time after pleading guilty to intimidating a witness – his wife. Jordan Anthony Rondell, 36, was part of a team that conspired to bilk the Dakota Sioux Casino near Watertown, SD...
Imperial Pacific Int’l. Honcho Labeled ‘Crime Boss’ in China
The developer behind a controversial casino resort project on the U.S. Commonwealth island of Saipan has been designated the “head of a criminal syndicate” by a court in China. Ji Xiaobo, whereabouts unknown, controls Imperial Pacific International (IPI), along with his mother,...
Indiana Financial Adviser Siphoned $4.6M for Sports Betting, Expenses
A rogue financial adviser from Indianapolis looted a client’s investment account of $4.6 million and splurged on sports betting, according to prosecutors. He pleaded guilty this week to a count each of wire fraud and tax fraud. Christopher Turean was a certified...
Myanmar Rebel Offensive Ousts Chinese Mafia from Notorious Casino Town
A coalition of rebels in Myanmar’s semi-lawless Shan State have stormed the border gambling town of Laukkaing, toppling the local Chinese mafia that have run its casinos and scam factories for years. An alliance of three regional ethnic minority groups and pro-democracy...
Yonkers Harness Racing Resumes After Serious Accident
Yonkers Raceway resumed racing Monday following a serious accident on Friday that injured at least four drivers. In the eighth race on Friday, one horse tripped coming into the first bend, leading to a domino effect as trailing horses smashed into the...
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Customer Info Compromised in Cyberattack
Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Illi., said Thursday that it suffered a cyberattack over the summer that compromised the private data of an undisclosed number of patrons and employees. While the attack occurred “on or around” August 12, it was only uncovered in...
Ex-Crown Resorts Guard Claims James Packer Dodging Assault Case Costs
Former Crown Resorts tycoon James Packer is once again being sued by a security guard who claims he was assaulted by the billionaire in 2016. Dr. Iskandar Chaban alleges Packer and Crown Resorts have failed to pay legal fees stemming from a...
