3703 stories by Philip Conneller
47 Thousand Norwegians Told They’d Won Millions as Glitch Sparks False Jackpot Frenzy
Norsk Tipping sent false jackpot alerts to 47K players. Coding error multiplied eurocents by 100 instead of dividing. CEO resigned after public apology for trust breach. Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly told they had won life-changing jackpots Friday after a technical error...
Jury to Hear of Illinois Public Official’s Gambling in Overtime Fraud Case
Jury to weigh gambling ties in fraud allegations Prosecutors allege over $100K stolen through falsified hours Defense sought to block gambling evidence before trial A jury in Kankakee County, Ill., will hear evidence about the gambling habits of a former Iroquois County...
WSOP Probes Millionaire Maker Final for Possible Collusion
Suspicious hands prompt WSOP review of final match First and second payouts withheld pending official investigation Alleged chip dumping could violate WSOP Rule 40b World Series of Poker officials said Thursday they're investigating a possible case of collusion in the heads-up final...
Nebraska’s $300K Lottery Winner Seeks to Quash ‘Fraudulent’ Ticket Felony
Lottery win sparks legal battle over unpaid scratch-off. Security footage allegedly shows ticket taken without payment. Attorney argues case lacks sufficient probable cause evidence. A gas station manager from Nebraska who won $300k on a lottery scratch-off, allegedly before he paid for...
Worldline Stock Crashes Amid ‘Dirty Payments’ Allegations
Allegations of compliance evasion shake investor confidence Worldline denies wrongdoing, vows strengthened oversight measures BaFin’s prior ban raised questions about merchant practices Shares in French payments giant Worldline SA (WLN.PA) plunged more than 41% Wednesday following media reports that accused the company...
Macau Crime Boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Koi’s Hidden Ties to Beijing Exposed
Triad boss linked to Chinese political elite US sanctions accuse Wan of global criminal activity Beijing’s denials clash with new evidence “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi, once and perhaps still boss of the 14K Triads in Macau, is closer to the Chinese...
Old Woman Drugged, Robbed South African Casino Victims
Woman accused of drugging victims' coffee at Suncoast Casino R337,000 in jewelry stolen from 92-year-old grandmother Prosecutors oppose bail; multiple victims suspected A 74-year-old South African woman who was accused of drugging and robbing a 92-year-old casino-goer last year has been rearrested...
Star Shareholders OK $300 Million Bally’s-Led Rescue Deal, Averting Collapse
Star investors approve urgent bailout to avoid administration Bally’s, Mathiesons gain control through convertible notes deal Company still faces AUSTRAC case, major fine possible Star Entertainment group’s (SGR.AX) shareholders voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve an AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue package...
RFID Cards Used in Houston Poker Cheating Scandal
Trio caught cheating using RFID-enabled cards at poker room Former employee “Carlito” confessed, accomplices fled scene JokerStars reimbursed players, vows stricter future security A high-stakes poker game at a Houston area cardroom was upended Sunday night after a trio of players were...
North Korean Hackers Impersonate Zoom to Breach Gambling Firm
Hackers used deepfakes in a spoofed Zoom meeting Victim ran fake support script that installed malware Attackers stole credentials, crypto data, and messaging info A representative of a Canadian online gambling provider who believed they were conducting a routine Zoom call with...
