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3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Problem Gambling Nonprofits Fight Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline
New Jersey court rules in gambling hotline ownership fight NCPG must return 1-800-GAMBLER control by September 29 Advocates warn disruption could endanger lives in gambling crisis A spat between two problem gambling nonprofits over who should control the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline came to...
Feds Order Coushatta Casino Consultant Suspended Amid $350K Fraud Allegations
NIGC demands suspension of Coushatta Casino consultant Todd Stewart Audit finds $100K in untracked credit card purchases in 2024 Federal and tribal investigations probe $350K fraud allegations The National Indian Gaming Council (NIGC) has ordered the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission (CTGC) to...
Boyd Gaming Suffers Cyberattack, Data Breach
Boyd Gaming confirms cyberattack with limited personal data stolen Casinos remain prime targets for hackers seeking sensitive data MGM, Caesars, and Boyd highlight growing casino cybercrime threat Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp is the latest casino operator to fall victim to a...
Who was Alleged Mob Boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, Dead at 68?
DiNunzio ran Boston’s Fresh Cheese while linked to Mafia. Convicted in ‘Big Dig’ bribery case, served federal time. Death marks decline of Patriarca crime family influence. Reputed Mob boss Carmen DiNunzio died Sunday afternoon, age 68. “The Cheeseman” was so named because...
Gambler Who Lost on Resorts World Casino Cruise Caused Bomb-Threat Chaos
Casino losses drove a man to send the cruise ship a bomb threat Threat email disrupted 4,000 passengers boarding for the next voyage Man faces up to seven years prison and/or a heavy fine A Singapore man who lost around S$2,000 (US$1,558)...
$350K Grand River Casino ‘Imposter Fraud’ Heist Sees two Sentenced
Omaha men sentenced after bold $350K Grand River Casino heist Caller impersonated an official, duping staff into surrendering cash Mastermind possibly behind multiple casino scams still remains at large Two Omaha, Neb. men involved in the audacious heist of more than $350K...
Jugador que perdió en un crucero casino de Resorts World causó caos con amenaza de bomba
Las pérdidas en el casino impulsaron a un hombre a enviar una amenaza de bomba al crucero Un correo con la amenaza interrumpió el embarque de 4,000 pasajeros para el siguiente viaje El hombre enfrenta hasta siete años de prisión y/o una...
Best Online Casino News Roundup: The Week’s Top Stories
South African glitch let players win without ever placing bets Jaguars staffer blew $22 million of team funds on FanDuel Regulators, fraudsters, and the IRS prove money never stays Imagine playing an online casino game where you can’t lose and the wins...
Long Island Cop Blew Sick Colleague’s $200K on OnlyFans, Gambling
Cop duped fellow officer into $200K phony investment scheme Prosecutors allege gambling, OnlyFans splurges with stolen funds Nassau officer suspended without pay amid shocking trust betrayal A Long Island, N.Y. cop is accused of duping a sick fellow officer into investing $200,000...
Former Palms Supervisor Sues for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
Former supervisor alleges persistent sexual harassment at Palms Casino Complaint cites retaliation after reporting misconduct to managers Federal lawsuit claims emotional distress and wrongful termination A former floor supervisor at the Palms has filed suit accusing the casino and its management of...