3618 stories by Philip Conneller
Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms
Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings It’s been one week since Entain Global...
Kewadin Casinos Still Fighting Cyberattack After Nine Days
Kewadin Casinos were hit by a ransomware attack nine days ago Sault Ste. Marie Tribe is still battling to restore normal services There's still no gaming at the five casinos Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is struggling to get...
Interview: Bitblox and the Rise of Crypto-Powered Prediction Gaming
iGaming is expanding to incorporate new products like Bitblox, which allow users to make strategic wagers on the price of Bitcoin Bitblox CEO Brandt Page says his company's products are appealing to younger, tech-savvy users who are looking for alternatives to traditional...
Ex-Texas Lottery Chief ‘Rigged’ $95M Jackpot, Claims Lawsuit
In April 2023, a shadowy syndicate bought 25.8 million Texas Lottery tickets This covered every possible combination for the April 22 draw, winning $95M jackpot Lawsuit accuses former lottery chief Gary Grief of facilitating syndicate A class-action lawsuit accuses former Texas Lottery...
Grand Forks Casino Bill Fails, Lawmaker Rebuked for ‘Cartel’ Comments
A North Dakota state senator faced criticism Friday for speculating that a proposed casino in the city of Grand Forks, N.D. could be financially backed by drug cartels, as a bill that would have enabled the project was voted down. Prior to...
Tampa Bay Downs Commits to Live Racing in Florida
HB 105 would eliminate the requirement for Florida racetracks to offer a quota of live racing Bill is supported by Gulfstream Park’s Stronach Group Tampa Bay Downs says it did not “initiate” the bill and commits to live racing for “years...
Oaktree Capital Throws Stricken Star Entertainment a $650 Million Bone
Star Entertainment is mulling an AU$650M debt refinancing offer from Oaktree Capital, shares rally Casino Operator is facing a liquidity crisis that threatens its ability to continue operating Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has been thrown a potential lifeline by Oaktree...
Lucas Paquetá ‘Sought Yellow Card as Birthday Present for Brother,’ Commission Hears
West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá is under investigation for receiving yellow cards to manipulate betting markets, including one on his brother’s birthday. Brazilian businessman linked to match-fixing testified he had insider knowledge of Paquetá’s bookings. Paquetá’s uncle allegedly moved large sums of money,...
Poker Player who Posed as ‘Lord’ Imprisoned in £400K Fake Cruise Scam
British gambler and fake ‘Lord’ Richard Lester operated a bogus cruise company He scammed 184 vacationers from across the world out of £400K while living the high life Sentenced to 5 years in prison at Chelmsford Crown Court A British “professional gambler”...
H Casino in Belarus Served as Money Laundering Front for Slain Turkish Gangster, Report Claims
A popular casino in Minsk, Belarus thrived through sports betting during the COVID-19 pandemic Much of that betting didn't actually occur because the H Casino was really a front for money laundering In 2020, as the world went into lockdown, Belarus’ strong-arm...
