3884 stories by Philip Conneller
Crown Resorts Faces Suitability Exam For Perth Casino License After Money Laundering Report
Crown Resorts is facing fresh scrutiny in the state of Western Australia (WA), where it operates the Crown Perth Casino. The state gaming regulator, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC), has asked that a public inquiry be established to determine the company’s...
Match-Fixing ‘Diversifying’, Spreading in COVID-19 Era: Report
The financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic are leaving many sports vulnerable to match-fixing, according to a report by Sportradar. The Switzerland-based sports data provider said that 2020 had seen a steep rise in suspicious betting patterns in friendly soccer matches, as...
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants to Clamp Down on Sports Book that Offers Payday Loans
Tennessee State Rep. Darren Jernigan (D-60th) is making a stand against payday loans and sports betting, which he believes should not be served up on the same menu. According to Jernigan, this is exactly what has been happening in the state’s brand-new...
Crown Resorts CEO Barton Resigns Following Bombshell Money Laundering Report
Crown Resorts CEO Ken Barton resigned Monday, as the fallout continued from a damning report that has left the company fighting for its license in New South Wales. Barton’s resignation has been in the cards ever since the publication of the report...
Mohegan Sun Pocono Cop Charged with Promoting Illegal Gambling, Prostitution
A Pennsylvania state trooper whose job by day involved patrolling the Mohegan Sun Pocono on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania wore a different hat when the sun set. He was, by night, promoting prostitution and illegal gambling as proprietor of the Sinners...
Super Bowl Streaker Can’t Collect $375,000 ‘Winnings’ After He Bet on Himself
The Super Bowl streaker who gatecrashed Sunday’s game in a lurid pink mankini will not be cashing out six figures anytime soon, as he had hoped. Yuri Andrade, 31, of Florida, briefly caused a stir by taking to the field with 5:03...
Rincon Band Can’t Intervene in Lawsuit Sparked by Harrah’s SoCal Reopening Mid-Lockdown
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians may not intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by the former general manager of its Harrah's Southern California resort, a federal judge has ruled. Harrah's SoCal is managed for the Rincon by Caesars Enterprise Services (CES),...
Packer Loyalist Execs Resign from Crown Resorts After Bergin Report
Two James Packer loyalists have resigned from the Crown Resorts board in the wake of a damning report that leaves the Australian casino giant fighting for its gaming license in New South Wales. Michael Johnston and Guy Jalland represented Crown’s biggest shareholder,...
Desert Diamond Casino Kidnap Gang: Third Suspect Arrested in Phoenix
Police in Glendale, Arizona have arrested the third and final member of a gang suspected of posing as cops to kidnap two winning slots players from the Desert Diamond Casino, according to local reports. David Stevens, 31, was taken into custody on...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Case Involving James Packer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Monday before abruptly leaving the Jerusalem District Court 20 minutes after the start of his trial. The 71-year-old is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in a case...
