4163 stories by Philip Conneller
Ocean Casino Resort Sued for Millions Over Dealer Tip Pooling Practices
Dealers claim tip pooling cuts earnings during required non-tipped work time Lawsuit argues casino improperly uses employee tips to cover internal costs Case could impact how casinos apply tip credits under wage laws Atlantic City’s...
Resorts World – New York City’s First Full Casino Opens in Queens
New York City’s first full-scale casino, complete with live table games, opened at Resorts World Queens on Tuesday with a ceremonial dice roll featuring legendary rapper and investor Nas. The new casino is an expansion...
Victory for Doug Polk: Texas Clears The Lodge Poker Room to Reopen
Grand jury rejects charges, clearing The Lodge Card Club owners Doug Polk says club will reopen after assets returned Case highlights legal gray area around Texas poker clubs Texas’s biggest cardroom, The Lodge Card Club,...
MGM Grand Detroit Refused Gambler’s $17K Jackpot — Now Courts Say She Can Fight Back
Casino lets gambler play and lose, then blocks jackpot payout Court initially sides with casino over regulatory jurisdiction issue New ruling reopens path for players to sue over winnings When Monique Jewell walked into the...
The Math vs. The Market: Why Opta’s Supercomputer Still Favors Arsenal for the Title Despite Bookies’ Doubts
Opta simulations favor Arsenal despite tight projected points gap Bookmakers lean City due to market behavior and betting trends Small statistical edges can create big differences in title probability Manchester City’s 2-1 home win against...
Thai Buddhist Abbot Gets 50 Years in $9M Baccarat Embezzlement Scandal
Former abbot jailed 50 years for $9 million temple embezzlement Stolen donations allegedly gambled on high-stakes online baccarat Case exposes weak oversight of temple funds and monk accountability A former Buddhist abbot at one of...
UK Ad Ban? Lawmakers Demand ‘Total Blackout’ of Gambling Ads on Social Media to Protect Children
UK proposals target gambling ads to reduce children’s exposure Ban includes online slots, sponsorships, and influencer promotions Industry warns restrictions could impact sports funding and broadcasts A cross-party group of UK lawmakers are calling for...
Report: Second Suspect Arrested in Poker Player Matt Lushin Murder Case
Second man arrested over killing of poker player Matt Lushin Police say murder linked to $50,000 marijuana-related debt Encrypted messages and forensic evidence tie suspects to crime A second man has been arrested in connection...
Casino Closure Alert: Maverick Gaming to Shutter SeaTac Site and Lay Off 65 Workers Following Bankruptcy
Maverick closes SeaTac cardroom, laying off 65 employees Debt-fueled expansion collides with rising rates and weak returns Tribal-only sports betting deal shut out key revenue opportunity Maverick Gaming will shutter its Silver Dollar SeaTac Casino...
Oklahoma Sports Betting Dies in Senate Despite Tribal Backing
Oklahoma Senate rejects tribal-backed mobile sports betting bill HB 1047 Dispute over gaming compacts and revenue sharing drives political divide Governor Kevin Stitt threatens veto amid moral and regulatory opposition A bill that would have...