3799 stories by Philip Conneller
Court Denies Aristocrat’s Request to Probe Plaintiffs’ Gambling Disorders
Judge denies early inquiry into plaintiffs' gambling health. Aristocrat sought sensitive info ahead of mediation. Ruling protects vulnerable users from self-diagnosis risk. A federal judge in Australia has refused a request by gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. to question class-action members about...
Philippine Gambling Boss Accused of Cockfight Kidnappings Sues Whistleblower
Whistleblower claims over 100 sabungeros dumped in lake Ang denies involvement, files extortion complaint against ex-staff DOJ weighing whistleblower role as potential state witness A Philippine gambling tycoon accused of complicity in the disappearance of at least 34 missing cockfight workers is...
Star Wins Queen’s Wharf Reprieve But Investors Eye Rivals
Star extends Queen’s Wharf exit deal to July 2025 Bally’s rescue deal threatened by potential AUSTRAC penalties Liquidity crisis deepens amid AML breaches and investor tensions Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) has reached a last-minute agreement with its Hong Kong-based joint venture...
Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance Solved? Teamsters President ‘Killer to be Named’
Mafia ties and Teamsters funds linked Hoffa to Vegas Hoffa vanished in 1975 after mob “peace meeting” Experts claim they’ll name killer in July 23 reveal One of the most enduring mysteries of modern American history may soon be solved. What happened...
‘Psycho’ Romance Scammer Locked Up for Life
Romance conman faked cancer, stole from online dates Judge declares scammer a "dangerous offender" for life Fraud funded compulsive gambling and luxury lifestyle lies A prolific romance scammer with psychopathic tendencies and a longstanding gambling addiction has been locked up indefinitely by...
California AG Declares DFS Illegal, Gov. Newsom Begs to Differ
Bonta says DFS contests qualify as illegal sports betting. Newsom rejects AG opinion, urges collaborative legal solution. DraftKings, PrizePicks already face DFS-related legal challenges. California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion Thursday declaring daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests to...
Gamblers Lose Big as Trump’s First Major Bill Passed
New tax rule penalizes gamblers even when they break even Gamblers lose key deduction under Trump’s economic overhaul Amendment may push players to unregulated offshore markets The US House of Representatives approved Donald Trump’s sprawling spending plan Thursday, marking the US president’s...
Resorts World Master Cook Wrongly Fired for Abusing Bacon
Judge rules chef fired over bacon was retaliated against No footage or witnesses supported bacon box accusation Cook filed food safety complaints before sudden dismissal A former master cook at Resorts World Las Vegas who was fired for allegedly mishandling bacon has...
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Would Decimate Professional Gamblers – Literally
New amendment limits deductible gambling losses to 90%. Professionals could owe taxes on nonexistent income. House-Senate showdown will determine final tax outcome. US President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” would have a devasting impact on the lives of professional gamblers if...
Two Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Forces Evacuation of Calgary Casino
Two people were hospitalized after a casino carbon monoxide exposure incident Emergency crews found CO levels peaking at 215 ppm About 300 people safely evacuated from Pure Casino Calgary Two individuals were hospitalized Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide (CO) levels prompted a...
