4110 stories by Philip Conneller
Wildhorse Casino Gunman Pleads Guilty in Robbery, Shooting Case
Oregon man pleads guilty after violent casino robbery and police shootout Suspect claimed to be God and fired at officer, injuring bystander Mental health struggles and fentanyl use revealed in court documents An Oregan man who threatened to “bathe everyone in blood”...
Massachusetts Dem Who Gambled Campaign Cash Wants Pension Back
Former lawmaker seeks pension reinstatement after federal fraud conviction Misused campaign funds tied to gambling, loans, and false taxes Court weighs whether crimes were personal or public misconduct A former Massachusetts lawmaker whose career unraveled after being convicted for federal fraud is...
Wrongfully Arrested Peppermill Truck Driver Slams Facial Recognition Tech
Lawyers acting for a man wrongly arrested at Reno’s Peppermill Casino following misuse of AI-based facial recognition say poor training has led police to unlawfully detain “thousands” in similar cases. In September 2023, truck driver Jason Killinger was flagged as a “100%...
Betfair Eyes Prediction Market Growth with ‘Betfair Predicts’
Betfair tests prediction markets product using existing exchange liquidity UK faces regulatory uncertainty between gambling and financial oversight bodies US crackdown highlights growing global tensions around prediction market classification UK exchange betting operator Betfair has confirmed it is trialing a new prediction...
British Racing Leaders Urge Rethink on Affordability Checks
More than 400 racing leaders call for pause on betting checks Industry warns affordability measures threaten funding and jobs Concerns grow over black-market shift and intrusive regulations Over 400 figures from across British racing have signed an open letter to the UK...
Israeli Crime Figure to Plead Guilty in Poker Ring Linked to Gilbert Arenas
Yevgeni Gershman to plead guilty over high-stakes poker ring charges Illegal games at Arenas mansion allegedly tied to criminal network Hollywood Hills murder probe exposed broader underground gambling scene An alleged Israeli Mafia figure is set to plead guilty to illegal gambling...
Update: Rapper Offset Shot, Injured at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
UPDATE: Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night at the Hard Rock Hollywood for misdemeanor disorderly conduct-affray after getting into a fight, according to the Seminole Police Department. The incident occurred prior to Offset being shot, the department confirmed, and Lil...
Maine Tribes Win Right to Defend ‘Race-Based’ iGaming Law in Court
Federal judge lets Wabanaki Nations defend Maine’s tribal gaming law Churchill Downs challenges tribal iGaming monopoly as unconstitutional and race-based Maine’s unique limits on tribal sovereignty complicate legal outlook A federal judge has granted Maine’s Wabanaki Nations a motion to allow the...
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Battle
Federal appeals court backs CFTC authority over Kalshi event contracts New Jersey challenge highlights clash between state gambling and federal law Conflicting rulings raise likelihood of Supreme Court intervention Dealing a blow to New Jersey gambling regulators, a federal appeals court determined...
California Lottery Mistake Exposes $12M Winner’s Home Address
Lottery error exposes winner’s home address, triggering major safety concerns Public disclosure laws clash with urgent need for winner privacy protections Incident raises legal risks and questions over lottery data security What should have been a life-changing, positive event for the winner...
