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3663 stories by Philip Conneller
Mohegan Sun Pocono Cop Charged with Promoting Illegal Gambling, Prostitution
A Pennsylvania state trooper whose job by day involved patrolling the Mohegan Sun Pocono on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania wore a different hat when the sun set. He was, by night, promoting prostitution and illegal gambling as proprietor of the Sinners...
Super Bowl Streaker Can’t Collect $375,000 ‘Winnings’ After He Bet on Himself
The Super Bowl streaker who gatecrashed Sunday’s game in a lurid pink mankini will not be cashing out six figures anytime soon, as he had hoped. Yuri Andrade, 31, of Florida, briefly caused a stir by taking to the field with 5:03...
Circus Circus Reno Killer Gets Life Without Parole for Brutal Slaying
A North Dakota man was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday for the brutal murder of a woman he barely knew at Circus Circus Reno. Tevin Raeshaun Johnson, 23, killed 37-year-old Amber Morris of Ohio on July 29, 2019 by strangling her...
Rincon Band Can’t Intervene in Lawsuit Sparked by Harrah’s SoCal Reopening Mid-Lockdown
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians may not intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by the former general manager of its Harrah's Southern California resort, a federal judge has ruled. Harrah's SoCal is managed for the Rincon by Caesars Enterprise Services (CES),...
Packer Loyalist Execs Resign from Crown Resorts After Bergin Report
Two James Packer loyalists have resigned from the Crown Resorts board in the wake of a damning report that leaves the Australian casino giant fighting for its gaming license in New South Wales. Michael Johnston and Guy Jalland represented Crown’s biggest shareholder,...
Desert Diamond Casino Kidnap Gang: Third Suspect Arrested in Phoenix
Police in Glendale, Arizona have arrested the third and final member of a gang suspected of posing as cops to kidnap two winning slots players from the Desert Diamond Casino, according to local reports. David Stevens, 31, was taken into custody on...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Case Involving James Packer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Monday before abruptly leaving the Jerusalem District Court 20 minutes after the start of his trial. The 71-year-old is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in a case...
Crown Resorts Deemed Unsuitable to Operate $1.7 Billion Sydney Casino
Crown Resorts is currently unfit to operate a Sydney casino. That’s the verdict of Patricia Bergin, former New South Wales Supreme Court judge and chair of a year-long inquiry into the company’s licensing suitability in the Australian state. The decision means the...
Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks, Texas Rangers Cheerleading for State Sports Betting Bill
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the NBA's Mavericks, and MLB's Texas Rangers are throwing their weight behind a bill that would legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State. The Dallas Morning News reports that more Texas pro teams are expected to...
Thailand Arrests High-Ranking Triad Who Laundered Drug Money at Crown Melbourne
A reputed triad drugs boss accused of laundering millions through the Crown Melbourne Casino’s VIP rooms was arrested in Thailand in December, authorities in the southeast Asian nation said. Lee Chung Chak is believed to be a high-ranking member of the 14K...