3799 stories by Philip Conneller
Pandemic Ignites Facebook Proxy Pull-Tab Gambling Craze in Alaska
The State of Alaska has written cease-and-desist letters to organizers of dozens of Facebook groups that promote “proxy betting” on pull tabs. Proxy betting is big in Asia. Its popularity in America’s frozen northwestern extremity appears to be a more recent phenomenon...
Top Crypto Trader on Trial in China Over Online Gambling Cash Laundromat
One of China’s most prominent crypto traders went on trial in the city of Hangzhou this week. He is accused of "assisting internet criminal activities" for his alleged role in the laundering of billions of dollars linked to online gambling and other...
Apple Rejected One Million Apps in 2020, Including Chameleon Gambling Software
Apple said Tuesday it turned down almost a million apps from inclusion in its App Store in 2020. Around 95,000 of these were rejected because of “fraudulent violations,” the tech giant said. These included so-called chameleon apps, which can surreptitiously transform from...
UK Casinos to Emerge from Six Months Lockdown Monday, Wednesday
UK casinos and bingo halls are to reopen next week, as the country gradually sheds its coronavirus restrictions. Monday will see the return of indoor entertainment in England and Scotland -- Wednesday for Wales. This is phase two of the country’s roadmap...
Laos COVID-19 Outbreak Could Have Links to ‘Criminal’ Casino Empire
Laos state media has reported a large COVID-19 outbreak in the Tonpheung District of the northeasterly Bokeo Province, home to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) and the notorious Kings Romans Casino. The casino is operated by alleged crime figure Zhao...
Downtown Grand Wanted Hogs & Heifers Out So It Could Copy Idea, Court Hears
The owner of the Hogs & Heifers Saloon in downtown Las Vegas claimed in a Clark County courtroom Monday that the Downtown Grand had long schemed to sink her business because it wanted to copy the concept. As reported by the Las...
Serial Embezzler Steals $1.5M from Moonies Ballet School To Gamble
The former comptroller of Washington DC-based Kirov Ballet School has pleaded guilty to defrauding her ex-employer out of $1.5 million. According to prosecutors, Sophia Kim, 60, also known as Sookyeong Kim Sebold, used the money for gambling and to pay off debts...
UK Horse Racing Could Welcome Back Spectators in COVID-19 Research Program
UK horse racing might soon be able to welcome back racegoers, as the country experiments with the reintroduction of crowds to sports events. Last week, a capacity crowd of 1,000 people attended the final of the World Snooker Championship, an indoor event....
Las Vegas Bar Takes on Downtown Grand in David Vs. Goliath Court Battle
Hogs & Heifers Saloon on Third Street in downtown Las Vegas will take on the might of its neighbor and landlord, Downtown Grand, in a David vs. Goliath court battle Monday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. At issue is the section of...
Resorts World Las Vegas Embraces Crypto with Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange
When Resorts World Las Vegas flings open its doors mid-June, the $4.3 billion resort will be optimized for crypto. Malaysian developer Genting announced Thursday it has partnered with Winklevoss-owned cryptocurrency exchange Gemini to ensure the new property will be one of the...
