3703 stories by Philip Conneller
‘Lying Little Twerp:’ Indian Gaming Association Chair No Fan of Kalshi CEO
Tribal leaders reject Kalshi’s claims of cooperative dialogue Legal fight escalates over prediction markets and sovereignty Kalshi’s regulatory tactics spark backlash from tribal nations Native American gaming groups have accused prediction platform Kalshi of misrepresenting its relationship with tribal nations and undermining...
Wife of Suspended Florida Sheriff Arrested in Racketeering, Gambling Case
Florida Sheriff’s wife charged in multimillion-dollar gambling ring cas Investigators allege misuse of power and campaign contributions Unlawful casino-style operation ran for nearly five years The wife of a suspended Central Florida sheriff has been arrested in the same sweeping illegal gambling...
Florida Moves to Dismiss Seminole Sports Betting Lawsuit
Florida defends legality of Seminole sports betting compact Lawsuit claims online bets bypass voter-approved gambling laws State cites tribal land servers to justify legality Florda is asking a Leon County judge to toss a lawsuit that challenges the legality of the $2.5...
Macau Businesses Sound Alarm Over Casino Shutdown Fallout
Thousands of jobs risked by satellite casino shutdowns ZAPE businesses warn of severe economic consequences Government urged to support non-gaming district revival Business owners in Macau are warning of major economic fallout as at least nine satellite casinos face permanent closure by...
Philippines Police Search Lake for 34 Missing Cockfight Workers
Dozens vanished amid e-sabong match-fixing allegations Suspect claims victims were strangled, dumped in lake Industry worth billions despite criminal and ethical concerns Authorities in the Philippines have begun searching a volcanic lake for the bodies of at least 34 cockfight workers who...
US Racetracks Told to Block ICE Agents Without Warrants
ICE raid at Delta Downs detains more than workers HBPA cites Fourth Amendment in warrant-only directive Industry fears labor disruption from immigration crackdowns The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) has urged racetracks across the US to block access to Immigration...
William Hill to Pay £70 Thousand to Fired Exec After Discredited Pub Assault Claim
Tribunal: No evidence assault by William Hill exec occurred Investigation flawed, led by conflicted manager not HR Police reviewed pub footage, found no inappropriate conduct William Hill UK will have to cough up almost £70K to a former executive it fired for...
Emerald Queen Casino Murder Suspect Still on Run: Manhunt Intensifies
US Marshals lead hunt for suspected Tacoma shooter Suspect linked to gang feud and prior violent crimes Casino surveillance helped identify key evidence in case US Marshals and local police are intensifying efforts to find a man accused of the 2020 fatal...
Delta Downs in Lockdown as ICE Targets Undocumented Workers
Over 80 undocumented racetrack workers arrested in ICE raid Horses reportedly left unattended during sudden enforcement operation Industry questions labor practices and equine safety oversight Louisiana’s Delta Downs racetrack was locked down Tuesday morning, as a joint immigration enforcement raid targeting backstretch workers...
Mob Underboss “Las Vegas Pete” Simone Dies Age 79
Kansas City Mob figure dies at home, age 79 Simone linked to Midwest gambling and Vegas junkets Mob’s decline reportedly leaves fewer than 10 active “made” members Peter “Las Vegas Pete” Simone, reputedly the underboss of the Kansas City Mob for 30...
