4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Landmark EU Court Ruling in Lottoland Case Could Trigger Waves of Player Refund Claims
EU countries can ban online gambling despite foreign licenses Players may reclaim losses from cross-border gambling services Ruling limits market access for Malta and Gibraltar-based operators The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that...
Indiana Man Faces Life Sentence for Deadly Portside Pub Mass Shooting
Prosecutors seek life sentence after deadly Indiana bar shooting Gunman opened fire after losing thousands at nearby casino Two killed, three injured in Portside Pub attack An Indiana man whose losing session at the Horseshoe...
Massachusetts Man Charged in Massive Dogfighting And Gambling Ring
Federal case links dogfighting operation to organized illegal gambling activity Investigators uncover years of fight planning, betting and coordination Searches reveal dogs, equipment and alleged evidence of cruelty Federal investigators say an underground gambling network...
Vallejo Approves Controversial Tribal Casino Despite Federal Review
Vallejo backs preview casino despite ongoing federal eligibility review Local tribes challenge land claim and allege flawed federal approval Temporary casino to proceed while $700m resort faces uncertainty The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians...
Predictstreet Under Fire: FIFA Partner’s “Record Timing” License Probed
FIFA partner Predictstreet launched without functioning markets or active users Gibraltar granted licence in “record timing” despite industry concerns Leadership links to Qatargate raise fresh scrutiny over regulatory oversight Gibraltar’s licensing authority has defended its...
Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears
Hong Kong halts basketball betting rollout amid prediction market concerns Government fears legalization may unintentionally boost illegal gambling activity Lawmakers surprised as Beijing influence speculation emerges behind sudden pause Hong Kong’s plan to legalize basketball...
Billion-Pound Jackpots Arrive: Powerball Makes Historic Move to the UK
Powerball launches in UK, introducing billion-pound uncapped jackpots UK winners receive tax-free prizes paid over 30 years Major Lotto overhaul set to double number of UK millionaires Powerball, America’s biggest jackpot game, is making the...
Family Sues Aquarius Casino After Man’s Fatal Fall
Family alleges casino withheld footage after fatal elevator fall incident Man left paralyzed after fall later dies from injuries Lawsuit claims negligence despite unclear cause of accident The family of a man who was left...
Poker Champ Who Claimed Kidnapping Sentenced to 3 Years for Fraud
Poker champion jailed after orchestrating multi-million dollar auto loan fraud scheme Vanished dealer later found injured, claiming 33-day kidnapping ordeal Authorities question story as kidnapping claim remains unproven in court Four-time World Series Of Poker...
Texas Poker Club Cleared of Money Laundering – but Not Illegal Gambling
Texas drops laundering case but still holds $2M in seized funds Authorities claim poker club violated Texas gambling laws Players left unpaid as The Lodge shuts down indefinitely Authorities in Texas are no longer pursuing...