4110 stories by Philip Conneller
ESPN Brings World Series of Poker Back After Five-Year Absence
ESPN regains WSOP rights after five-year run on CBS platforms Moneymaker’s 2003 win sparked poker’s global popularity boom NHL lockout helped WSOP ratings surge on ESPN reruns The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will return to ESPN this summer after a five-year...
Isle of Capri Boonville Casino Robbery: Armed Suspects at Large
Armed suspects rob Missouri casino, flee after threatening staff and patrons Witness describes masked gunman vaulting counter as customers evacuate FBI and ATF join search after suspects escape across river Federal authorities have joined the hunt for two men who robbed the...
Texas’ Largest Poker Room Shutdown Likely Permanent After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Raid
Texas poker giant The Lodge shuts down after state raid Investigation targets alleged illegal gambling and money laundering activity Closure highlights legal gray area facing Texas card clubs Two weeks after authorities raided Texas’ largest poker room, Austin’s The Lodge Card Club,...
L.A. Powerball Pretender’s Bizarre Billion-Dollar Claim Collapses in Court
Woman falsely claimed $1.08 billion lottery prize, lawsuit dismissed Judge rules no contract existed, calls claims “threadbare” Real winner confirmed months later, ending bizarre public spectacle A Los Angeles woman who claimed to be the rightful winner of a $1.08 billion Powerball...
Taiwanese Fugitive ‘The Eel’ Shot Dead in Cambodia
Taiwanese fugitive tied to 88 Club scandal killed in Cambodia Police probe targeted shooting linked to gambling finance networks Case exposed links between underground banking, police, and elites A slippery Taiwanese organized crime figure known as “The Eel” was shot dead on...
Woman Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man at Bally’s Dover Craps Table Turns Herself In
Craps table dispute spirals into shocking handgun assault at casino Woman allegedly strikes man with gun, then walks out Former casino worker surrenders days after chaotic confrontation Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has announced the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting...
Hacker Targets Malta Gaming Authority, Alleges Crime Links
Hacker claims MGA breach and threatens to expose crime links Malta’s gambling hub status faces renewed scrutiny and pressure Past scandals resurface as regulator denies all allegations A self-described white-hat (ethical) hacker has claimed responsibility for a breach of the Malta Gaming...
William Hill on the Hook After Glitch Sparks Multiple Massive Jackpot Payouts
William Hill glitch credited players with six-figure jackpot payouts Customers asked to return funds after withdrawals were already completed Random jackpot mechanic raises questions over whether wins seemed legitimate William Hill UK is asking an unknown number of customers to return what...
‘Joker’ Gambler Admits $95M Texas Lottery Takeover
Syndicate spent $25 million to cover nearly all lottery combinations Operation printed millions of tickets across Texas in 72 hours Scheme triggered political backlash and dismantling of lottery commission A secretive professional gambler known as “the Joker” has admitted to bankrolling a...
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland have voted in favor of banning greyhound...
