3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Chicago Outfit ‘Video Poker King’ Arrested for Burglarizing Wealthy Restaurateur
Outfit-connected burglary suspects include Casey Szaflarski and Paul Koroluk Kane County charges follow 2012 federal conviction for illegal gambling Prosecutors say burglary crew stole cash and jewelry from restaurateur A man once pegged as the Chicago Outfit’s video gambling “kingpin” has landed...
Betfred Threat to Close All UK Outlets as $3.2B Tax Hike Looms
Betfred threatens closures amid proposed UK gambling tax hike. Reeves considers raising betting levies to balance public finances. Industry warns of job losses and retail betting decline. UK betting operator Betfred claims it will close all 1,287 of its retail betting outlets...
Massive Federal Raid Targets Illegal Betting, Migrants at Private Idaho Racetrack
Federal, state, and local officers raided La Catedral Arena in Idaho Track owner Ivan Tellez was arrested over illegal betting PODER of Idaho condemned migrant detentions as ‘heartbreaking’ Federal agents conducted a massive raid Sunday on a private horse racetrack in Wilder,...
French Poker Pro Grégoire Auzoux Arrested, Accused of Running Offshore Casino
French poker star accused of major illegal gambling operation. Crésus Casino allegedly generated nearly €1B in revenues. Authorities seized assets amid money laundering investigation. Professional poker player Grégoire Auzoux has been arrested and charged in France with operating an offshore online casino...
$2 Billion Powerball Winner Edwin Castro Vows to Rebuild Fire-Ravaged SoCal Hometown
Lottery billionaire pledges to rebuild fire-ravaged Altadena community UCLA study reveals severe racial impact of Eaton Fire Local reactions mixed as Castro buys scorched neighborhood lots Powerball’s $2 billion winner Edwin Castro has pledged to rebuild his hometown of Altadena in Los...
MGM Casino Records Tied to DC Councilman Bribery Case
Prosecutors move to admit MGM casino records as evidence Trayon White is accused of taking $156K in cash bribes Councilmember expelled, then re-elected amid ongoing bribery case Federal prosecutors in Washington DC are seeking court approval to introduce a huge cache of...
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...
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...
