4110 stories by Philip Conneller
Massachusetts Man Charged in Massive Dogfighting And Gambling Ring
Federal case links dogfighting operation to organized illegal gambling activity Investigators uncover years of fight planning, betting and coordination Searches reveal dogs, equipment and alleged evidence of cruelty Federal investigators say an underground gambling network built around dogfighting operated for years in...
Vallejo Approves Controversial Tribal Casino Despite Federal Review
Vallejo backs preview casino despite ongoing federal eligibility review Local tribes challenge land claim and allege flawed federal approval Temporary casino to proceed while $700m resort faces uncertainty The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has received a rubberstamp from the city...
Predictstreet Under Fire: FIFA Partner’s “Record Timing” License Probed
FIFA partner Predictstreet launched without functioning markets or active users Gibraltar granted licence in “record timing” despite industry concerns Leadership links to Qatargate raise fresh scrutiny over regulatory oversight Gibraltar’s licensing authority has defended its decision to approve a controversial new prediction...
Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears
Hong Kong halts basketball betting rollout amid prediction market concerns Government fears legalization may unintentionally boost illegal gambling activity Lawmakers surprised as Beijing influence speculation emerges behind sudden pause Hong Kong’s plan to legalize basketball betting is on hold over concerns that...
Billion-Pound Jackpots Arrive: Powerball Makes Historic Move to the UK
Powerball launches in UK, introducing billion-pound uncapped jackpots UK winners receive tax-free prizes paid over 30 years Major Lotto overhaul set to double number of UK millionaires Powerball, America’s biggest jackpot game, is making the jump across the Pond for the first...
Family Sues Aquarius Casino After Man’s Fatal Fall
Family alleges casino withheld footage after fatal elevator fall incident Man left paralyzed after fall later dies from injuries Lawsuit claims negligence despite unclear cause of accident The family of a man who was left paralyzed and later died after a fall...
Poker Champ Who Claimed Kidnapping Sentenced to 3 Years for Fraud
Poker champion jailed after orchestrating multi-million dollar auto loan fraud scheme Vanished dealer later found injured, claiming 33-day kidnapping ordeal Authorities question story as kidnapping claim remains unproven in court Four-time World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Circuit ring-winner George Janssen, who in...
Texas Poker Club Cleared of Money Laundering – but Not Illegal Gambling
Texas drops laundering case but still holds $2M in seized funds Authorities claim poker club violated Texas gambling laws Players left unpaid as The Lodge shuts down indefinitely Authorities in Texas are no longer pursuing a money laundering investigation into the state’s...
Three-Time Lottery Winner Says ‘Aliens’ Gave Him the Numbers
Pennsylvania man links lottery wins to alien EVP communication Verified Pick 4 wins contrast with extraordinary paranormal claims Doubts emerge over unverified professorship and evolving origin story A Pennsylvania man claims that 'alien' beings helped him win the lottery on three separate...
Torch Electronics Exits Missouri Amid Prosecution Threat
Torch halts Missouri gray-market machines amid criminal investigation threats Federal ruling declares slot-style devices illegal outside licensed casinos Retailers face charges but may get leniency if machines removed Torch Electronics is pulling its gray market slot-style machines from Missouri amid the threat...
