3661 stories by Philip Conneller
Ohio Social Studies Teacher Moonlighted as Illegal Gambling Kingpin
Vermilion High School teacher indicted on 23 felony counts, including money laundering and illegal gambling. Prosecutors allege use of shell companies to run unlicensed gaming machines and illegal bingo. If convicted, Edmison could face up to 11 years in prison on the...
US Supreme Court Delivers Fatal Blow to Sault Tribe’s Detroit Casino Dream
The Supreme Court declined to hear the Sault Tribe’s appeal over a denied casino land trust The tribe hoped to build a casino near Detroit, far from its Upper Peninsula base A prior court ruling required the tribe to pay $88M in...
Poker’s Tom Dwan Tweets from London Mental Hospital in Psychological Distress
Concern for poker star Tom Dwan after disturbing tweets from mental facility Claims that intelligence agencies, medical staff, flight attendants conspiring to kill him Later tweeted he was “finally feeling a bit better” after ordeal There was concern in the poker community...
Oregon Lottery Winners Gain Right to Remain Anonymous
New law allows Oregon lottery winners to remain anonymous unless they provide written consent Bill bans resale of winning lottery tickets targeting underground ‘discounting’ industry Oregon lottery winners will no longer be paraded in front of cameras while brandishing outsized novelty checks....
Texas Lottery Votes to Ban Courier Industry Amid Political Firestorm
TLC unanimously votes to ban lottery couriers Vote authorizes agency to revoke licenses of retailers that work with couriers Agency under pressure after syndicate gamed system for $96M jackpot The embattled Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) has officially banned lottery couriers, the third-party...
Oregon Bans Betting on Dog Racing, Closes ADW Loophole
Oregon closes ADW loophole by banning greyhound bets Animal welfare concerns drive legislative action Economic implications for state's racing industry The Oregon legislature has passed a bill to prohibit betting on dog racing. While greyhound racing has been illegal in the state...
MGM ‘No Duty of Care’ Toward Man Who Gambled $25 Million, Court Affirms
Court upholds that MGM Resorts isn't legally obligated to prevent compulsive gamblers from betting Plaintiff Sam Antar lost nearly $25 million on MGM platforms Lawsuit claimed MGM violated the Consumer Fraud Act by offering bonuses despite his addiction A New Jersey federal...
Suspected Serial Casino Rapist Captured in New Mexico
Josue Macias, 35, arrested for three alleged assaults Victims allegedly kidnapped from Downs Racetrack & Casino License plate readers linked Macias' vehicle to crime scenes Authorities in New Mexico have arrested a man they suspect of raping at least three women after...
Mafia Helps New York Top Nation in Federal Gambling Arrests
New York still dominates federal gambling arrests Organized crime keeps illegal gambling thriving in New York FBI tactics focus on using gambling cases for RICO New York State is the biggest market in the country for sports betting and daily fantasy sports,...
Pete Hegseth Registered on DFS Site as “PeteHegseth,” Sparking Security Concerns
Hegseth’s Sleeper.com registration raises security alarms Experts warn foreign intelligence likely targeted Hegseth’s devices Political fallout grows but Hegseth retains Trump’s protection US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed up to daily fantasy football site Sleeper.com using the screenname “PeteHegseth,” The New York...
