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Philip Conneller
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Alabama-Coushatta Join Supreme Court Case that Could Legalize Tribal Gaming in Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has joined a US Supreme Court case which could legalize tribal gaming in the Lone Star State. The tribe has filed an amicus brief in the case, brought by the El...
PlayUp Gets TRO Against Former US CEO Who Denies Sabotaging FTX Deal
A Nevada federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order request by Australian sports betting operator PlayUp against the former CEO of its US arm, Dr. Laila Mintas. PlayUp sued on Nov. 30, claiming Mintas...
Online Gambling Spree by Detroit Sergeant Fueled By Prisoner ATM Cards: Prosecutor
A former sergeant for the Detroit Police Department (DPD) who embezzled more than $30,000 after stealing ATM cards meant for inmates in his custody faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. Derek Loranger...
Seminole Signature Blocking: LVS Drops Temporary Injunction Pursuit
An LVS Corp.-backed political action committee, “Florida Voters in Charge” (FVC), has withdrawn a request for a temporary restraining order against campaign groups linked to the Seminole tribe. FVC sued the Seminole groups last week,...
Macau Junket Meltdown Could Leave Thousands Jobless
On Monday, Macau’s Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) opened a special support counter for workers affected by the closure of Suncity’s junket operations in the gambling hub. An official DSAL source who spoke to The Macau...
Queensland Appeal Court Won’t Toss Case Against $30M Baccarat Whale
A Singaporean baccarat high roller with ties to the online betting industry is being chased for a A$43 million (US$30 million) gambling debt by the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland, Australia. Billionaire Dr. Wong...
Ronaldo Lawyers Want to Block Las Vegas Police Files in Palms Casino Rape Allegation
Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo are seeking to suppress Las Vegas Metro Police (LVMPD) records of an investigation into a rape claim made against the soccer star. Las Vegas woman Kathryn Mayorga alleges that Ronaldo raped...
British Columbia Seizes $1.1M From Woman Accused of Washing Millions Through Casinos
British Columbia will seize more than $1 million from alleged Richmond, Vancouver casino money launderer Caixuan Qin as part of a civil forfeiture agreement. It’s a drop in the ocean compared with the $220 million...
UK Digital Economy Minister Says £100 Affordability Checks Not on Horizon
UK digital economy minister Chris Philp confirmed Wednesday that online gaming affordability checks would be one of the upshots of an ongoing review of the nation’s Gambling Act. But they would be “proportionate,” he said....
Colombia Soccer on Trial After ‘Match-Fixing’ Video Goes Viral
Colombia soccer’s top tier has launched an investigation into possible match-fixing after footage of a game played Saturday went viral and threatened to shame the country’s national sport. Second-tier club Llaneros was beating Union Magdalena...
