Areas of Expertise
3661 stories by Philip Conneller
Aliante Car-Jacking Murder Suspect Threatened to Kill Woman Before Spree
Police say the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at Aliante Casino had made threats before the incident The suspect led police on an hours-long car chase before finally being arrested A Las Vegas man accused of shooting a former Nevada state...
Batavia Downs Exec Fired After Blowing Whistle to FBI Settles for $550K
DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA. Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims. Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy.’ A former top executive for the Batavia Downs racetrack and casino experienced “living hell” after he blew the...
Vallejo Casino Hits Snag as DOI to ‘Reconsider’ Scotts Valley Decision
DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy’ The federal government has temporarily rescinded a decision by the Biden administration approving land owned by the Scotts...
Las Vegas Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Victim with Fentanyl
Police searching for suspect linked to deadly fentanyl overdose. Victim found dead; suspect stole car and went shopping. Prosecutors say suspect targets casino patrons with fentanyl scheme. Las Vegas police are looking for a woman accused of giving a man a deadly...
Aliante Casino Homicide Suspect Identified After Carjacking Spree
Suspect carjacked three vehicles, crashed, and injured multiple people Police pursued suspect exceeding 105 mph through Las Vegas streets Authorities finally arrested suspect after ramming final stolen vehicle A man suspected of shooting a person dead at the Aliante Casino led police...
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts
Arkansas bans greyhound racing, becoming the 44th state overall. Simulcast betting on dog races will phase out by 2028. Advocates praise law, citing cruelty and declining industry trends. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill Tuesday to ban greyhound racing in...
Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge
Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator at the Palms Casino Resort fell 22...
Oakland Gambling Boss Arrested, 18 Shootings Linked to Gangland Feud
Oakland police raids uncover illegal gambling, drugs, firearms, and cash Wai “Weezy” Hoang arrested, linked to violent gambling dispute. “Slaphouses” operate in abandoned storefronts, fueling escalating gang conflict Police in Oakland, Calif. have linked 18 recent shootings to an escalating feud between...
CEASE Co-Founder Calls for End to ‘Outdated’ Smoking Laws in Atlantic City Casinos
Casino workers demand a permanent smoking ban in AC Some casinos in neighboring states are now smoke-free Indoor smoking harms revenue, patrons, and employee health “If Atlantic City casino executives are serious about turning their revenue around, the solution is simple: end...
Casino Queen Shooter Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison
Daryl S. Muhammad shot an unarmed guard during a 2017 robbery Three armed men stole $47K from Casino Queen before fleeing Muhammad must serve at least 85% of his 49-year sentence A Marietta, Ga. man convicted for his part in a robbery...