3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Oakland Gangland Gambling Feud Leads to High-Speed Police Chase
Police link suspect to violent Oakland illegal gambling feud Suspect crashed a BMW, fled on foot, and was later apprehended Officers found drugs, a gun, and armor inside the suspect’s car A man suspected of involvement in a shooting linked to an...
London’s Les Ambassadeurs Casino Takes Saudi Sheikh to Court Over £4M Debt
Mayfair casino pursues unpaid £4 million gambling credit. Sheikh Hassan Enany accused of dodging elite London casino debt. Les Ambassadeurs’ lawsuit underscores tensions in VIP gaming world. London’s swanky Les Ambassadeurs Casino – a venue long synonymous with the world of celebrities...
G. Michael Brown, Mafia Fighter and Casino Chief, Dies at 82
Prosecuted New Jersey Mafia figures linked to Richie “The Boot” Boiardo First director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement Guided Foxwoods to become America’s most profitable casino G. Michael Brown, who battled the Mafia in New Jersey as a state prosecutor...
Creepy Masked Figure Sparks Double Fatal Shooting at Milwaukee Poker Game
Prosecutors say fear led to fatal poker-room shooting Donovan Jones accused in deaths of cousin and friend Victims identified as Dwayne Carter and Shaquille Madison An underground poker game in Milwaukee, Wis., ended in tragedy after a mysterious masked figure briefly appeared...
Florida’s Bestbet Sues Over Cardroom Approval for Controversial ‘Racetrack’
Bestbet sues regulators over Hamilton Downs cardroom expansion approval Dispute revives controversy from 2015 “flag-drop” horse races Case could reshape Florida’s parimutuel and cardroom gaming rules A north Florida card room operator that once ran controversial “flag drop” races has no business...
Suspected Serial Shooter Linked to Las Vegas Casino Gunfire
Suspect tied to casino and citywide shooting spree Police link recovered gun to multiple Las Vegas incidents North Las Vegas Police say they believe a suspected serial shooter arrested in September after injuring a child is responsible for firing at Las Vegas...
Union Leaders Accused of Misusing Members’ Money on Vegas Trip
Audit reveals lavish Las Vegas spending by union chiefs Merger trip went ahead after deal was already cancelled Forensic report finds poor oversight and missing documentation Bosses of a British railway trade union are facing accusations of financial mismanagement after blowing thousands...
BetMGM Moved Goalposts in Million-Dollar Slot Promo, Lawsuit Claims
Player alleges retroactive rule change favored a VIP competitor BetMGM cited terms allowing promo changes at discretion Lawsuit seeks damages under NJ Consumer Fraud Act A New Jersey resident is suing BetMGM and related casino interests, alleging that the company manipulated a...
Rubber Bullets and Zip-Tied Children: FBI, ICE Accused of ‘Excessive Force’ in Idaho Racetrack Raid
ICE’s role in gambling raid sparks civil rights concerns Hundreds detained, including children, during Idaho racetrack raid FBI cancels briefing after mass arrests raise public questions The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho (ACLU) has accused federal agents of using “excessive force”...
Playtech Stock Crashes After Revelation it Orchestrated Evolution ‘Smear Campaign’
Playtech named as source of 'false' Evolution report £1.8M paid to Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube Shares plummet 34% as scandal shocks online gambling sector Evolution AB has named Playtech as the company behind an inflammatory 2021 report that accused the Swedish...
