4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Jaguars $22M Theft: Court Moves Amit Patel’s FanDuel Lawsuit to Arbitration
Federal judge sends Amit Patel’s FanDuel lawsuit into private arbitration Ruling centers on arbitration clause Patel accepted during FanDuel signup Private proceedings shield FanDuel’s VIP marketing practices from public discovery A federal judge has moved...
New Mexico Tribes Sue Kalshi Over ‘Sports Betting’ on Tribal Lands
New Mexico tribes accuse Kalshi of illegal sports betting operations Lawsuit claims prediction markets violate tribal gaming laws and sovereignty Case could reshape regulation of sports prediction markets nationwide Four New Mexico tribes sued Kalshi...
Manhunt for Arizona Man Who Faked Cartel Kidnapping Over Gambling Debt
Arizona man vanished before sentencing in fake cartel kidnapping case Prosecutors say fabricated ransom scheme targeted employer for thousands of dollars Investigators linked kidnapping hoax to gambling debts and methamphetamine use An Arizona man convicted...
House Democrats Seek Subpoena Power Over Iran Strike Prediction Bets
House Democrats seek subpoena power over military-linked prediction market trades Lawmakers cite suspicious Iran strike and ceasefire betting activity Senators urge regulatory crackdown on “death” and war-related contracts House Democrats are asking for subpoena power...
MGM National Harbor Accused of Taking Waitress’s $76K Tip, Sued for $1.1M
Casino waitress alleges MGM confiscated $76,000 baccarat tip Lawsuit claims casino violated labor laws by taking employee gratuity MGM National Harbor sued for more than $1.1 million in damages It’s the dream of every casino...
Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case
Former federal prosecutor accused of using stolen identities for online gambling Plea deal could erase charges after two years of supervision Court records suggest gambling account restrictions may have driven scheme A former federal fraud...
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino Ahead of Major Texas Resort
Temporary East Texas casino to create 110 jobs before resort opens Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on massive new Naskila Casino Resort Supreme Court ruling clears path for expanded tribal gaming in Texas The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe...
Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal
Former footballers convicted in major Hong Kong match-fixing conspiracy Illegal betting ring manipulated more than 30 Hong Kong football matches Players were offered thousands to deliberately lose league games A multi-million-dollar match-fixing syndicate has been...
Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring
Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the...
New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup
New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about...