3943 stories by Philip Conneller
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...
Rece Davis’ Foot in Mouth Sees PENN Sports Interactive Fined $15K
MGC fines PENN $15K for ESPN “risk-free” remark Davis’ betting joke violates Massachusetts advertising regulations PENN held accountable for ESPN BET broadcast language ESPN anchor Rece Davis has landed PENN Sports Interactive (PSI) in trouble with gambling regulators in Massachusetts because of...
Best Online Casino Stories of the Week: News Roundup
LVS drops its digital arm Montana gets tough on online gambling US casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp’s (LVS) flirtation with online gambling ended this week, as the company pulled the plug on its digital arm, Sands Digital Services (SDS). LVS President...
Poker Pro George Janssen Wins Tournament Amid Bizarre Fraud, Kidnapping Case
Poker champ wins Michigan tournament while awaiting fraud sentencing Janssen’s alleged kidnapping adds intrigue to financial crime saga Prosecutors say $3.9M fraud scheme funded auto-loan deception George Janssen, the poker player at the center of a bizarre kidnap claim who is currently...
British Tycoon Appeals £1.5M Gambling Loss Case Against Betfair
High Court dismissed Gibson’s £1.5M Betfair gambling loss case. Appeal claims Betfair ignored signs of excessive gambling behavior. Case could redefine betting firms’ duty of care obligations. A British property tycoon who failed in his first attempt to sue Betfair for the...
Atlantic City Man Gets 7½ Years for Harrah’s Nightclub Thanksgiving Stabbing
Braxton sentenced for stabbing during Harrah’s casino nightclub brawl. Surveillance video showed knife attack amid Thanksgiving weekend fight. Judge imposed 7½-year term under No Early Release Act. A 27-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced Monday to seven and a half years in...
