3972 stories by Philip Conneller
Former Nevada Beauty Queen Funded Casino Gambling with $7M Ponzi Scheme
Former beauty queen pleads guilty to $7 million Ponzi scheme Prosecutors say investors were promised huge returns from fake company Much of the stolen money was spent gambling in casinos A former Nevada beauty queen has pleaded guilty to two counts of...
California Cardrooms Sue Over Blackjack Ban Threatening Jobs and Cities
Cardrooms sue California attorney general over sweeping new blackjack restrictions Rules could cut half of cardroom jobs and force closures Cities risk losing millions used for police, fire, and services California’s looming restrictions on blackjack in cardrooms are an “unprecedented power grab”...
Man Says Scorpion Stung Him in Bed at Las Vegas Hotel
Los Angeles visitor claims scorpion sting in Las Vegas hotel bed Arizona bark scorpion is most venomous species in the United States Hotel scorpion encounters are rare despite Nevada’s desert habitat A Los Angeles man stung by a scorpion hiding in his...
Inside the $180K Baccarat Cheating Plot That Almost Fooled a Zurich Casino
Eleven-player baccarat team executed sophisticated casino cheating scheme in Zurich Hidden phone camera captured card sequence to predict baccarat shoe Casino surveillance review exposed the scam after suspicious $180K win In March 2024, a group of 11 card cheats working in tandem...
Is Ryan Giggs the Worst Ever Ambassador for International Women’s Day? His Shady Casino Ad Sparks Backlash
Ryan Giggs appears in International Women’s Day promotion for controversial casino. Critics question why gambling site chose scandal-hit soccer star. Campaign sparks backlash over tone-deaf marketing and Giggs’ past allegations. Soccer legend Ryan Giggs has “hit an obscene new low,” according to...
Ex-Homeless Colorado Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize at Walmart
Formerly homeless Colorado man wins $1 million scratch-off at Walmart Lottery ticket purchased during frustrating work shift changes his life Second story shows similar $1 million win for long-term homeless man Not long ago, Jonathan G. was living in a shelter and...
Casino Billionaire’s Donation to Tommy Tuberville Campaign Raises Eyebrows in Alabama
Casino billionaire Jeffrey Soffer donates $10,000 to Tuberville campaign Donation reignites debate over Alabama lottery and casino legalization Out-of-state casino backing raises questions about gambling expansion College football coach turned Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville is building a war chest in his...
Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach
Death threats demanded players deliberately lose matches during professional tournaments. Messages included gun images and detailed personal information about players’ families. Incidents highlight rising gambling abuse and match-fixing risks in tennis. A series of disturbing death threats sent to women’s tennis players...
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) claims...
Bookies Sweat 200/1 Tottenham Hotspur Relegation
Tottenham slump turns 200-1 relegation bets into bookmaker liability. Spurs sit just above relegation after fifth straight Premier League defeat. Early bettors could land huge payouts if Tottenham drop. UK sportsbooks say they will take a hit if Tottenham Hotspur continues its...
