3799 stories by Philip Conneller
Underdog Fantasy Sues to Block Anticipated California DFS Ban
Lawsuit argues DFS is a skill game, not gambling Underdog seeks restraining order against anticipated legal opinion Company claims tribal lobbying influenced California’s AG decision Daily fantasy sports operator Underdog Fantasy has filed a lawsuit that seeks to prevent California Attorney General...
FanDuel Prepared to Ban Bettors Who Abuse Athletes
FanDuel could ban users who abuse athletes online. AI detects gambler-driven harassment on social media. WTA pushes for more gambling industry accountability. FanDuel has become the first major gambling operator to take a stand against the online abuse of athletes. The sports...
WSOP Millionaire Maker: ‘No Winner Recognized’ After Suspected Chip Dumping
Jesse Yaginuma was denied a bracelet after the controversial tournament ending James Carroll’s passive play raised chip-dumping suspicions WPT bonus may have influenced final table dynamics World Series of Poker (WSOP) officials said Monday Jesse Yaginuma won't receive a winner’s bracelet for...
Minnesota Wild Stadium Renamed Grand Casino Arena in Tribal Gaming Deal
Mille Lacs Band secures 14-year naming rights deal Grand Casino boosts visibility through NHL arena branding Tribal gaming partnerships rise in pro sports sponsorships The arena currently known as the Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, will be renamed...
Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos
Cocaine network spanned multiple years and multiple states Casinos used to launder millions in drug proceeds Guilty plea includes asset forfeiture, possible life sentence A Pensacola, Fla. man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges in connection with...
Star Casino Deal in Peril as Partners Threaten to Walk
Star’s $50M casino deal now close to collapsing Partners may abandon Queen’s Wharf buyout agreement Star Entertainment Group’s (ASX: SGR) fight for survival has hit another snag. The embattled Australian casino operator’s partners in Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino project -- Hong Kong-based...
47 Thousand Norwegians Told They’d Won Millions as Glitch Sparks False Jackpot Frenzy
Norsk Tipping sent false jackpot alerts to 47K players. Coding error multiplied eurocents by 100 instead of dividing. CEO resigned after public apology for trust breach. Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly told they had won life-changing jackpots Friday after a technical error...
Jury to Hear of Illinois Public Official’s Gambling in Overtime Fraud Case
Jury to weigh gambling ties in fraud allegations Prosecutors allege over $100K stolen through falsified hours Defense sought to block gambling evidence before trial A jury in Kankakee County, Ill., will hear evidence about the gambling habits of a former Iroquois County...
WSOP Probes Millionaire Maker Final for Possible Collusion
Suspicious hands prompt WSOP review of final match First and second payouts withheld pending official investigation Alleged chip dumping could violate WSOP Rule 40b World Series of Poker officials said Thursday they're investigating a possible case of collusion in the heads-up final...
Nebraska’s $300K Lottery Winner Seeks to Quash ‘Fraudulent’ Ticket Felony
Lottery win sparks legal battle over unpaid scratch-off. Security footage allegedly shows ticket taken without payment. Attorney argues case lacks sufficient probable cause evidence. A gas station manager from Nebraska who won $300k on a lottery scratch-off, allegedly before he paid for...
