4106 stories by Philip Conneller
Grand Traverse Band Challenges Federal Rule That Could Shut Down Michigan Casino
Michigan tribe challenges federal "one-bite rule" that could force casino closure Lawsuit seeks to overturn regulation affecting gaming on restored tribal lands Case could reshape gaming rights for restored tribes nationwide The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is suing...
MGM Grand Detroit Sued by Ex-Security Officer Who Says Cerebral Palsy Led to Firing
Former security officer claims years of disability-based workplace harassment Lawsuit alleges MGM denied accommodations during critical investigation Plaintiff says casino used false allegations to justify firing A disabled former security officer at MGM Grand Detroit has sued the casino, alleging he was...
World Cup Betting Data Hints at Decline in Patriotic Betting — Or Are Fans Just Getting Smarter?
England fans back Three Lions less than reputation suggests Portugal bettors show strongest home-team bias before World Cup Spain betting market appears surprisingly rational despite favorite status With just two days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in...
Woman in $5.3M Tribal Casino Fraud Scheme Faces Revocation of U.S. Citizenship
DOJ seeks to revoke citizenship over concealed casino fraud role Woman laundered Miccosukee Casino scheme proceeds before naturalization Gaming machine voucher scam stole millions from tribal casino A Cuban-born woman convicted in a $5.3 million fraud scheme that targeted the Miccosukee Casino...
BGC Unveils Five-Point Plan as Britain’s Illegal Gambling Market Surges
BGC warns UK illegal gambling stakes could hit £33 billion Five-point plan targets ads, payments, websites and facilitators Industry group which represents over 90% of UK licensed operators says black market growth threatens consumer protections nationwide The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC),...
Gunman Sentenced After Ambush Shooting Outside Long Island’s Jake’s 58
Gunman sentenced to 10 years for targeted casino parking lot attack Victim survived devastating injuries despite being shot twice outside casino Lawsuit alleges Jake’s 58 owner failed to provide adequate security A Wyandanch, N.Y., resident who shot a man twice outside Jake’s...
Prosecutors Seek 8 Years for SCOTUSblog Founder Tom Goldstein; Defense Blames Gambling Addiction
Federal prosecutors are seeking a top-guidelines prison sentence exceeding 8 years following Goldstein's conviction on 12 felony counts Trial records exposed a secret, high-rolling double life where Goldstein won more than $50 million in high-stakes poker matches in 2016 alone while hiding...
$100M Gambling Defamation Suit Shakes Georgia Governor’s Race
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones' family company is seeking nine figures in damages over statewide attack ads targeting its retail footprints The lawsuit alleges the campaign ads used edited visuals and a fake "Lucky Stop Casino" sign to falsely link its licensed gaming...
Israeli ‘King of Slots’ Murdered in Prague as Police Arrest Suspect
Czech police arrest suspect after killing of Tony Bargig in Prague Bargig served prison time for operating 15 illegal casinos Casino interests in Prague remain unclear despite corporate record searches Mystery surrounds the death of an Israeli businessman known as “the King...
California Cardroom Predators Plead Guilty in $274,000 Armed Robbery Spree
Two men admitted targeting casino winners across Los Angeles County Robbery crew stole more than $274,000 in cash, property Victims were followed from cardrooms and ambushed at gunpoint Two men who preyed on winners at cardrooms in Southern California have pleaded guilty...
