3750 stories by Philip Conneller
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Won $1.4 Million in Las Vegas Playing Blackjack
Pritzker reveals blackjack as his Las Vegas game of choice Governor donates $1.425 million in casino winnings to charity Tax returns show tripled income for the billionaire Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won $1.425 million gambling last year, according to his tax...
Arrest Made After Collapse of £8M Betting Fund Run by Son of Tony Blair Spin Chief
Rory Campbell’s £8M betting fund collapses amid fraud claims Elite investors lose thousands as probe into fund deepens Police arrest suspect after syndicate’s alleged false representation UK authorities have arrested an individual in connection with a collapsed £8 million (US$10.7 million) sports...
US, UK Sanction Cambodian Casino Empire Over Cyber Scams, Human Trafficking
US, UK target Cambodian crime syndicate in major sanctions. $15B bitcoin and London properties seized by authorities. Prince Group, Jin Bei linked to trafficking, online scams. The US and UK governments have imposed sanctions on a Cambodian casino group and associated businesses...
Polymarket Leak Spoils Peacock’s National Heads-Up Poker Finale
Polymarket activity hints at insider leaks in poker event. Peacock’s poker broadcast spoiled amid regulatory scrutiny debates. Insider trading fears reignite prediction market accountability calls. The winner of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship was supposed to be a closely guarded secret until...
La jueza desestima la demanda tribal contra las salas de juego de California
La jueza dictamina que la ley federal prevalece sobre la Ley de Justicia Tribal de California. Las tribus fracasan en su intento de impugnar los “juegos de California” de las salas de juego. La sentencia reaviva la lucha por el juego que...
Ex magnate del porno exige 1.300 millones de libras a la UKGC por una licitación fallida de la Lotería Nacional
Desmond acusa a la Comisión del Juego del Reino Unido (UKGC) de manejo injusto en la Lotería Nacional. La demanda podría costar a los contribuyentes más de 1.300 millones de libras. La adjudicación a Allwyn enfrenta un renovado escrutinio legal y público....
Ex-Porn Baron Wants £1.3 Billion from UKGC Over Failed Lottery Bid
Richard Desmond accuses UKGC of unfair National Lottery handling Lawsuit could cost taxpayers more than £1.3 billion Allwyn’s win faces renewed legal and public scrutiny Ex-porn baron Richard Desmond wants £1.3 billion (US$1.58 billion) in damages from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)...
Judge Torpedoes Tribal Lawsuit Against California Cardrooms
Judge rules federal law overrides California’s Tribal Justice Act. Tribes lose bid to challenge cardrooms’ “California games.” Ruling renews decades-long gambling fight between tribes and cardrooms. A California Superior Court judge has dashed a legal effort by tribal operators to strike a...
‘Attitude Stinks:’ Ainsworth CEO Resigns After Slapdown from Nevada Regulators
Nevada regulators accuse Ainsworth boss of arrogance, deception CEO’s conduct, secrecy, and evasive answers spark outrage Resignation follows harsh rebuke from gaming board members Harald Neumann resigned Monday as the CEO of Australian gaming machine giant Ainsworth Game Technology after a bruising...
Florida Man’s Scratch-Off Scheme Backfires Spectacularly
Florida man accused of stealing $7,000 in scratch-offs Suspect allegedly tried cashing stolen tickets at same shop Later held up 7-Eleven, police say As far as “Florida man” oddball arrest stories go, police say this caper was almost too on-brand: a man...
