3972 stories by Philip Conneller
London Police Officers Sentenced for Hippodrome Casino Sex Assault
Former Metropolitan police officers assaulted woman at Hippodrome Casino while off duty Sexual assault was filmed on casino CCTV, prosecutors told court Both men fired, given suspended sentences, curfews, and compensation orders Two former London Metropolitan Police officers were handed suspended sentences...
Florida Deputies Raid Gambling Parlor Linked to RICO Case Against Ex-Sheriff
Lake County raid nets 231 illegal machines and $158,000 cash Hot Seats linked in filings tied to ex-sheriff Marcos Lopez Lake County’s terminal-permit ordinance clashed with Florida slot laws Police in Lake County, Fla. have raided an illegal gaming parlor linked to...
German Judge Orders Bet3000 Repayment Over Deposit-Limit Breach
Bonn court says deposits above €1,000 cap can be reclaimed Bet3000 let a bettor exceed limits, court orders refunds Ruling adds pressure on operators to enforce Germany’s safeguards German gamblers who are allowed to bet beyond the country’s strict €1,000 monthly deposit...
EXCLUSIVE: How Parimatch VIP Players Were Moved After Ukraine’s 2023 Sanctions
Evidence suggests Parimatch VIP accounts shifted to VIP House post-sanctions. Support moved to Telegram as domains changed and links failed. Payments rerouted offshore to Africa, raising AML and compliance questions. On March 11, 2023, just over a year after Russia’s invasion of...
Light & Wonder to Pay Aristocrat $127.5 Million to End ‘Trade Secrets’ Dispute, Pulls Dragon Train Slots
Light & Wonder pays $127.5M to settle Aristocrat dispute Company acknowledges some Aristocrat math used in disputed slots Dragon Train titles pulled worldwide; L&W shares jump on ASX Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (ASX/NASDAQ: LNW) has agreed to pay fellow casino...
Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino
Indiana senator files bill for $750M casino in downtown Indianapolis. Full House could move Rising Star license from Rising Sun. Rival Allen County bill advances as leaders fear harm to racinos. A $750 million casino could be coming to downtown Indianapolis –...
Michael Owen Weighs In on Manchester United’s Next Manager Odds — and What Fans Really Want
Michael Owen sizes up Manchester United’s next manager betting odds. Solskjaer leads market, with Carrick and Southgate also considered. “Man Utd DNA” nostalgia clashes with modern tactical hires. Manchester United are churning through managers faster than the bookies can calculate the odds...
Bally’s Bull-Riding Bartender Role Draws Scrutiny in NJ Age Bias Case
NJ appeals judges weigh Bally’s “mechanical bull” bartender hiring requirements Older bartenders say performance-style job specs can disadvantage older applicants Bally’s argues some plaintiffs never applied, undercutting their claims Should bartenders be judged on their ability to mix a mean mojito or...
Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Psych Test Ordered
Suspect pleads not guilty in Kickapoo Lucky Eagle shooting. Judge orders competency exam; sanity evaluation hearing set Feb. 2. Two killed, five injured; motive still unclear, officials say. The suspect in the fatal shooting of two people at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle...
Casino Scam Lord Chen Zhi Extradited to China
Chen Zhi has been extradited from Cambodia to China after US criminal allegations Prince Group accused of scams, trafficking; Treasury cites brutal worker abuse Case tied to huge bitcoin seizure; DOJ calls for record crypto forfeiture Authorities in Cambodia have extradited Chen...
