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Philip Conneller
4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Battle
Federal appeals court backs CFTC authority over Kalshi event contracts New Jersey challenge highlights clash between state gambling and federal law Conflicting rulings raise likelihood of Supreme Court intervention Dealing a blow to New Jersey...
California Lottery Mistake Exposes $12M Winner’s Home Address
Lottery error exposes winner’s home address, triggering major safety concerns Public disclosure laws clash with urgent need for winner privacy protections Incident raises legal risks and questions over lottery data security What should have been...
William Hill Jackpot Blunder Hospitalizes UK Player After £285K Win Reversal
UK player claims £285K jackpot glitch triggered heart attack Thousands of William Hill and 888 players hit by payout error Operator seeks refunds after software glitch freezes massive winnings A British man who was led...
Native Americans Were Gambling 12,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
Humans gambled thousands of years earlier than previously believed Ice Age artifacts reveal early Native American games of chance Study reinterprets museum objects as some of the world’s oldest dice Human beings have been gambling...
Fake Dragon Z6 Executive Exposed in Croatia Soccer Sponsorship Deal
Croatia sponsorship exposed after fake executive identified as academic Dragon Z6 tied to opaque offshore gambling and rebranding networks Football deals used to target illegal betting markets in Asia When Croatia’s national soccer team signed...
William Hill Glitch Row Grows as 35,000 Told To Repay Incorrect Jackpots
35,000 jackpot payouts triggered by major William Hill software glitch Players report six-figure wins before accounts frozen and funds disputed Total financial exposure likely tens of millions, not hundreds A software glitch meant that William...
Star Completes Brisbane Casino Stake Sale to Ease Debt Burden
Star sells Brisbane stake at fire-sale price to ease debt burden Deal eliminates $1.4bn debt but cuts long-term revenue potential Gold Coast consolidation follows Bally’s-backed rescue and refinancing efforts Star Entertainment (ASX: SGR) has officially...
Missouri Casino Heist: $1.3 Million Stolen, Suspect Still At Large
Two masked suspects steal $1.3 million in Isle of Capri Boonville robbery Employee accused of planning crime and using explosives as diversion Second suspect remains at large as investigation continues in Missouri Authorities in Missouri...
Commerce, Bell Gardens Consider Tax Hike to Offset California Blackjack Ban
California cardroom rules threaten major revenue for local city budgets Commerce and Bell Gardens rely heavily on casino tax income Officials propose sales tax hike to offset potential financial losses Two California cities are asking...
Oakland Gambling Den Security Guard Walks Free Despite Gun Linked to Killing
Man found with murder-linked gun avoids prison after sentencing Prosecutors concede no direct evidence tying suspect to killing Judge rejects guilt-by-association, orders time served after two years A man hired as a “security guard” at...
