3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Texas Mayor Arrested After Gambling Machines Found in Laundromat
Hitchcock mayor arrested in eight-liner gambling probe Undercover deputies redeemed machine credits for cash Mayor also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant superintendent The mayor of the small city of Hitchcock in Galveston County, Texas, was arrested and charged with engaging in organized...
Michigan Man Guilty of Murder in No-Body Killing of ‘High-Stakes’ Poker Player
Lansing jury convicts man in no-body poker killing Victim carried up to $15K to poker game Blood evidence found inside SUV despite deep cleaning An already-incarcerated Lansing, Mich., man has been convicted of the murder of a high-stakes poker player, despite the...
Casino-Banned Las Vegas Pimp Accused of Attempted Child Kidnap
Las Vegas man accused of attempting child kidnapping Previously banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking Charge carries potential life sentence under state law A notorious pimp banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempting to...
California Cardrooms Warn Of Job Losses Under Blackjack Ban
Cardrooms warn rules could cut business activity by half Cities fear lost tax revenue funding police and fire Industry vows legal pushback over blackjack-style game changes Advocates for California cardrooms say looming restrictions on blackjack-style games will impact thousands of employees, municipal...
Stake.com Named in Near $1M Crypto Fraud Case Involving Ex-SCSU Basketball Player
Former college athlete accused of $950K crypto fraud Prosecutors say funds lost gambling on Stake.com Defendant denies charges in 21-count federal indictment A Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) men’s basketball player concocted a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that bilked investors of almost $1...
Texas Gambler Who Lost $80,000 Guilty of ‘Terroristic Threats’ to Louisville Cardinals
Texas gambler admits threatening Louisville coach, quarterback over $80K loss Court filings show threats triggered round-the-clock security measures States and sportsbooks move to curb betting-related athlete abuse A Corpus Christi, Texas man has been convicted of issuing terroristic threats to members of...
Polymarket Targets China With Lunar New Year Bets
Polymarket hires Mandarin staff, builds Chinese-language interface Spring Festival Gala bets draw significant trading volume China bans gambling and crypto trading for mainland users Polymarket appears to be testing whether its crypto-based prediction market model will fly in one of the world’s...
Donny Osmand and Las Vegas Casino Sued After Woman Struck By Orb
Illinois woman claims lighted ball caused retinal detachment Lawsuit targets Donny Osmond, Harrah’s over concert injury Plaintiff alleges dark showroom limited ability to avoid prop A Donny Osmond fan from Illinois is suing her hero and Harrah’s Las Vegas after being struck...
Federal Judge Rules Missouri Gray Market Gambling Machines Illegal
Federal judge declares Torch machines illegal gambling devices $500K jury verdict preceded broader legality ruling Decision could trigger statewide enforcement actions A federal judge dealt a major blow Monday to the “gray market” slot-style machines that have proliferated through Missouri’s convenience stores,...
Federal Judge Upholds Prison Term in Indiana Casino Campaign Scandal
Judge rejects Waltz motion to vacate prison sentence Scheme tied to Centaur casinos and $40,500 donations Hard Rock Northern Indiana project shadowed by probe A federal judge has rejected a bid by former Indiana state Sen. Brent Waltz (R) to overturn his...
