3799 stories by Philip Conneller
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...
Crown Resorts Deemed Unsuitable to Operate $1.7 Billion Sydney Casino
Crown Resorts is currently unfit to operate a Sydney casino. That’s the verdict of Patricia Bergin, former New South Wales Supreme Court judge and chair of a year-long inquiry into the company’s licensing suitability in the Australian state. The decision means the...
Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks, Texas Rangers Cheerleading for State Sports Betting Bill
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the NBA's Mavericks, and MLB's Texas Rangers are throwing their weight behind a bill that would legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State. The Dallas Morning News reports that more Texas pro teams are expected to...
Thailand Arrests High-Ranking Triad Who Laundered Drug Money at Crown Melbourne
A reputed triad drugs boss accused of laundering millions through the Crown Melbourne Casino’s VIP rooms was arrested in Thailand in December, authorities in the southeast Asian nation said. Lee Chung Chak is believed to be a high-ranking member of the 14K...
Phoenix Woman Arrested in Desert Diamond Casino Kidnap Case
A Phoenix woman who is accused of helping kidnap and rob two female gamblers was arrested Tuesday following a police helicopter chase. She allegedly helped a known gang member and another accomplice outside the Desert Diamond Casino, near Glendale, Arizona. Lisa Gomez,...
San Jose, Ca. Card Room Casino M8trix Sues City After Table Expansion Denied
San Jose-based card room Casino M8trix is suing the city in a bid to have a ballot measure that was overwhelmingly approved by residents declared invalid, The Mercury News reports. In November, 73 percent of San Jose voters approved Measure H. The...
Trump Plaza Implosion VIP Experience Auction Raises $16,375
An auction of VIP packages to view the impending implosion of the Trump Taj Mahal generated just over $16,375 for good causes on Wednesday. As well as front-row seats (from a safe distance) for the detonation, the packages include “overnight stays and...
Triad Leader ‘Broken Tooth’ Wan Kuok Koi Sought in Malaysia for $1.4 Million Fraud
Authorities in Malaysia say they believe Macau gangster and VIP room owner “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi is hiding out in the country. The Straits Times reports the 65-year-old head of the 14K triads is currently wanted in Malaysia for fraud. That's...
