4302 stories by Philip Conneller
Florida’s Celebrity Meteorologist Matt Devitt Fights to Keep Casino Gambling Records Secret
Former Florida television weatherman Matt Devitt is asking a judge to keep his casino gambling records under wraps in a bitter legal battle with his former employer, WINK News. A tongue-in-cheek Florida forecast for July...
River City Casino Worker Credited with Busting Teen Trafficking Operation
An alert employee at the River City Casino in St. Louis helped expose a self-described "pimp" who groomed a teenage girl from the age of 14 before trafficking her from a children's home for sex...
Scotts Valley Tribe to Sue After DOI Revokes California Casino Approval
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has said it will challenge a decision by the US Department of the Interior (DOI) withdrawing the gaming eligibility determination for the tribe's trust land in Vallejo, Calif....
$167M Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Strangulation Charge After A String of Arrests
A Kentucky man who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025 has added first-degree strangulation to a litany of criminal charges amassed since his windfall. Repeat offender James Farthing has had five separate...
Reuters: Illegal Gambling Empire Helped Move Billions for Iran
A Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange allegedly helped process billions of dollars for one of the world's largest illegal online gambling networks while serving as a hub for Iranian sanctions evasion, according to a Reuters investigation. Sasha...
Mystery Gambler Who Wagered Half a Billion Sues SkyCity Casino
A former SkyCity high roller who wagered nearly NZ$500 million (US$294 million) is suing the casino operator for his losses, claiming he suffered from pathological gambling. Now, as the legal battle begins, he is fighting...
Live! Casino Sues Merchandise Vendor Over Alleged Fake Louis Vuitton Bags
Live! Casino Maryland is suing a Las Vegas promotional vendor, alleging the company supplied knockoff Louis Vuitton handbags that triggered a federal trademark lawsuit from the French luxury brand. Spot the difference: Live! Casino’s “Art...
Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case
Four people pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an illegal Mafia-backed poker operation, including the son of a Gambino crime boss and a key figure in recent NBA gambling scandals. Shane Hennen, alleged...
Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity
Prediction markets tied to clinical trial results risk sabotaging critical drug development, according to a report from The New York Times. Prediction markets are allowing traders to wager on the outcomes of clinical trials and...
FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video
FanDuel and DraftKings are asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a major lawsuit accusing the sports betting giants of using VIP programs and targeted features to exploit problem gamblers. Bryce Harper at the 2026 MLB...