3799 stories by Philip Conneller
‘Lottery Lawyer’ Gets 13 Years for Bilking Winners for $107M
A self-described “lottery lawyer,” who represented some of America’s biggest winners, has been ordered to spend the next 13 years in federal prison for defrauding his clients of $107 million. Jason Kurland, 49, was convicted of wire fraud, honest services wire fraud,...
Binion’s Million-Dollar Display Makes its Las Vegas Comeback
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel in downtown Las Vegas has a brand new Million-Dollar display, signaling the return to Fremont Street of one of the city’s favorite photo-ops. The tourist attraction, which hasn't been seen since 2020, when it was removed at...
Grand Gateway Hotel Owner in Court for Breaking No-Contact Order
The owner of a South Dakota hotel that made headlines for banning Native Americans appeared in court last week for violating a no-contact order, The Rapid City Journal reports. Connie Uhre, 76, runs the Grand Gateway Hotel and its Cheers casino bar...
The Guardian Ditches Gambling Advertising Globally Across Print and Web
The Guardian Media Group has announced a global ban on gambling advertising, forgoing multiple millions in revenue. The move is designed to bring the left-wing UK-based media group’s revenue streams into alignment with its socially progressive editorial and journalistic values. The group...
Coolio’s Estate Receives $173K Claim from Casino ‘Assault’ Victim
A woman who claims she was assaulted at the MGM Detroit Casino by Coolio is demanding $173K from the late rapper’s estate, RadarOnline reports. Randa Davis has filed a creditor’s claim for the sum, which she says she was owed as part...
‘Slots Whisperer’ Lawyer Pleads Guilty to $8M Fraud
A California lawyer accused of living large in Las Vegas with more than $8 million of her clients’ money will plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. That’s according to a plea deal agreement filed by federal prosecutors Wednesday to...
Widow of New York State Deputy Who Committed Murder-Suicide Imprisoned for Theft
The widow of a New York State deputy who stole more than $500K from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, then murdered his son before killing himself, has been sentenced to six months in prison for her role in the theft. Karen Eames...
Former Illinois Lawmaker Admits Wearing FBI Wire in Gambling Bribery Scandal
A former Illinois state senator has admitted he wore a wire to trap a Democratic Party colleague into admitting to bribery. Veteran lawmaker Terry Link had previously repeatedly denied reports that he cooperated with the FBI to incriminate former State Rep Luis...
Boyd Gaming Hit with Lawsuit Over Suncoast Escalator Death
Boyd Gaming is facing a wrongful death suit from the wife of a man who died from injuries sustained on an escalator walkway at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino in Northwest Las Vegas. The lawsuit claims Suncoast owner Boyd “negligently, carelessly, and...
Former Quapaw Nation Lawyer Charged with $500K Saracen Casino Theft
Federal prosecutors have charged a former lawyer for the Quapaw Nation with the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars from the tribe’s Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff, Ark. Jack Brill was a board member of the Nation’s Downstream Development Authority when...
