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3943 stories by Philip Conneller
South Beach Casino Secuity Chief Firing Tied to Harassment Complaints, Not Drugs
Casino says security head was fired for harassment, not whistleblowing Morin alleges retaliation after raising concerns about drugs on site Defense says complaints were investigated, credible, and warranted dismissal The former head of security at Manitoba’s South Beach Casino and Resort wasn't...
Mashpee First Light Casino Roasts Itself with Pitch-Perfect ‘Trailer Park’ Ad
First Light opened as scaled-down casino after years of legal turmoil Self-mocking ads highlight gap between megaresort dreams and reality Tribe pursues future financing despite Genting deal collapse The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s long quest to build a casino in Taunton, Mass., hasn’t...
Bally’s Rattled as Chicago VGT Proposal Gathers Pace
Bally’s says VGT legalization would cut casino revenue and jobs. Aldermen push VGT fees and taxes to plug 2026 budget gaps. City weighs casino deal protections against broader gaming tax revenue. Bally’s has taken a swipe at cash-strapped Chicago city officials as...
North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe Gains Long-Sought Federal Recognition — Casino Next?
The Lumbee Tribe secured federal recognition after more than a century Recognition grants sovereignty, land trust rights, and casino eligibility Casino interest exists, but tribe remains publicly cautious North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is one presidential signature away from federal recognition. A provision...
Study Links Legal Sports Betting to Game-Day Crime Spikes
Researchers link legal sports betting to higher game-day violent crime. Assaults rise most after kickoff, home games, and underdog wins. Spillover seen in nearby states; stress, overtime, close scores matter. New research claims that regulated sports betting in the US is responsible...
Woman Crushed by Christmas Tree Sues Star Gold Coast for $1.7M
Hairdresser alleges hand crushed moving giant casino Christmas tree. Negligence suit targets The Star, events firm, and temp agency. Claims surgery, therapy, ongoing impairment, and lost hairdressing income. A hairdresser whose hand was crushed by a giant Christmas tree at Australia’s Star...
UK’s ‘Most Prolific Romance Fraudster’ Posed as Betting Boss, Locked Up for 17 Years
Dating app conman posed as a betting expert to lure vulnerable women Victims urged to sell homes and take loans for fake investments Judge calls sustained romance fraud cynical, calculated, and purely for profit A man dubbed Britain’s most prolific romance fraudster...
Video: Peppermill Casino Facial Recognition Wrongful Arrest Bodycam Footage Released
Bodycam footage reveals AI misidentification led to wrongful casino arrest Lawsuit alleges officer falsified reports and ignored fingerprint evidence Case raises concerns over police reliance on facial recognition systems Newly released police bodycam footage shows the aftermath of the arrest of an...
Lottery Millionaire Linked to IRA Cop Killing
Media links lottery winner Joe Clarke to IRA getaway role Kenova report reveals intelligence failures around 1988 police murder IRA internal debriefing identified suspects but no prosecutions followed A Belfast, Northern Ireland resident who scooped £10.2 million (US$13.6 million) on the EuroMillions...
Police Still Hunt Pickering Casino Killer Who Taunts With Music Videos
Police offer $25K reward for info on the casino guard's killer. Suspect Tyjae Nosworthy-Smith has been on the run since Oct. 2023. Ferdinand’s wife appeals for community help in tracking down suspect. Police are still hunting the suspect in the 2023 killing...