4210 stories by Philip Conneller
Gunman Sentenced After Ambush Shooting Outside Long Island’s Jake’s 58
Gunman sentenced to 10 years for targeted casino parking lot attack Victim survived devastating injuries despite being shot twice outside casino Lawsuit alleges Jake’s 58 owner failed to provide adequate security A Wyandanch, N.Y., resident...
Prosecutors Seek 8 Years for SCOTUSblog Founder Tom Goldstein; Defense Blames Gambling Addiction
Federal prosecutors are seeking a top-guidelines prison sentence exceeding 8 years following Goldstein's conviction on 12 felony counts Trial records exposed a secret, high-rolling double life where Goldstein won more than $50 million in high-stakes...
$100M Gambling Defamation Suit Shakes Georgia Governor’s Race
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones' family company is seeking nine figures in damages over statewide attack ads targeting its retail footprints The lawsuit alleges the campaign ads used edited visuals and a fake "Lucky Stop Casino"...
Israeli ‘King of Slots’ Murdered in Prague as Police Arrest Suspect
Czech police arrest suspect after killing of Tony Bargig in Prague Bargig served prison time for operating 15 illegal casinos Casino interests in Prague remain unclear despite corporate record searches Mystery surrounds the death of...
California Cardroom Predators Plead Guilty in $274,000 Armed Robbery Spree
Two men admitted targeting casino winners across Los Angeles County Robbery crew stole more than $274,000 in cash, property Victims were followed from cardrooms and ambushed at gunpoint Two men who preyed on winners at...
Bally’s Intralot to Buy 888 Owner Evoke in $328M Deal
Bally's Intralot agrees a £243 million takeover of Evoke and William Hill Proposed offer values Evoke at 52p per share, representing a 138% premium Deal creates larger gambling group amid UK tax pressures Bally's-controlled Bally's...
FBI Hunting ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Isle of Capri Boonville Casino Robber
FBI launches nationwide manhunt for accused casino robbery mastermind Suspects allegedly stole $1.3 million during explosive casino heist Casino employee accused of helping plan robbery for months The FBI has assumed control of the manhunt...
New Alaska Native Casino Opens Near Juneau – Legal Stakes Are Massive
Tlingit & Haida opens Alaska's newest tribal gaming facility Federal legal reversal threatens future of Alaska tribal gaming Historic trust lands complicate long-held assumptions about Native jurisdiction After more than a decade of planning and...
Betfair Faces Potential Landmark High Court Trial Over UK Gambler’s Death
High Court trial tests bookmakers' duty of care to gamblers Family claims Betfair incentives contributed to addict's death Case could reshape gambling industry's legal responsibilities A trial began today in London’s High Court that lawyers...
Bally’s Kansas City Casino Fight Ended in Fatal Shooting, Murder Charge Filed
Memorial Day casino confrontation escalated into deadly parking garage shooting Surveillance video captured fight moments before fatal gunfire erupted Kansas man charged with murder after casino brawl death A Memorial Day brawl in the parking...