4110 stories by Philip Conneller
William Hill Jackpot Blunder Hospitalizes UK Player After £285K Win Reversal
UK player claims £285K jackpot glitch triggered heart attack Thousands of William Hill and 888 players hit by payout error Operator seeks refunds after software glitch freezes massive winnings A British man who was led to believe he had won £285K while...
Native Americans Were Gambling 12,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
Humans gambled thousands of years earlier than previously believed Ice Age artifacts reveal early Native American games of chance Study reinterprets museum objects as some of the world’s oldest dice Human beings have been gambling for at least 12,000 years – six...
Fake Dragon Z6 Executive Exposed in Croatia Soccer Sponsorship Deal
Croatia sponsorship exposed after fake executive identified as academic Dragon Z6 tied to opaque offshore gambling and rebranding networks Football deals used to target illegal betting markets in Asia When Croatia’s national soccer team signed a deal with Asian-facing bookmaker Dragon Z6...
William Hill Glitch Row Grows as 35,000 Told To Repay Incorrect Jackpots
35,000 jackpot payouts triggered by major William Hill software glitch Players report six-figure wins before accounts frozen and funds disputed Total financial exposure likely tens of millions, not hundreds A software glitch meant that William Hill UK paid out 35,072 online slot...
Star Completes Brisbane Casino Stake Sale to Ease Debt Burden
Star sells Brisbane stake at fire-sale price to ease debt burden Deal eliminates $1.4bn debt but cuts long-term revenue potential Gold Coast consolidation follows Bally’s-backed rescue and refinancing efforts Star Entertainment (ASX: SGR) has officially disposed of its ownership of the $3.6 billion...
Missouri Casino Heist: $1.3 Million Stolen, Suspect Still At Large
Two masked suspects steal $1.3 million in Isle of Capri Boonville robbery Employee accused of planning crime and using explosives as diversion Second suspect remains at large as investigation continues in Missouri Authorities in Missouri are continuing their search for a man...
Commerce, Bell Gardens Consider Tax Hike to Offset California Blackjack Ban
California cardroom rules threaten major revenue for local city budgets Commerce and Bell Gardens rely heavily on casino tax income Officials propose sales tax hike to offset potential financial losses Two California cities are asking voters to approve a sales tax hike...
Oakland Gambling Den Security Guard Walks Free Despite Gun Linked to Killing
Man found with murder-linked gun avoids prison after sentencing Prosecutors concede no direct evidence tying suspect to killing Judge rejects guilt-by-association, orders time served after two years A man hired as a “security guard” at an illegal gambling den in Oakland, Calif.,...
Police Allege Poker Player Matt Lushin Killed Over $50K Debt
Poker player killed in alleged dispute over $50,000 marijuana debt Rental SUV, phone records, and payments tied suspect to crime Forensic evidence and sealed bags linked suspect to victim’s operation Poker player James “Matt” Lushin was killed over a debt, Indiana prosecutors...
$167M Powerball Winner Arrested Again, Accused of Stealing $12K
Powerball winner arrested for alleged $12K burglary in Kentucky Third arrest since jackpot win, with multiple charges pending Prior incidents include police assault, intimidation, and hit-and-run case The winner of a $167 million Powerball jackpot who was arrested last year for kicking...
