4008 stories by Philip Conneller
Macau Lawmaker Demands Proof that ‘Radiation Tables’ are Safe for Dealers
Some Macau casino croupiers have said new “smart” gaming tables in the enclave’s casinos are making them sick. Now, one local politician wants regulators and operators to publish data to back up their claims that the new technology is safe. Lawmaker and...
Maltese Police Chief Went to EPL Soccer Game with Casino Owner Charged with Murder of Journalist Galizia
The Maltese police chief in charge of the murder investigation for journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has resigned over criticism of his handling of the case. Now it has emerged that his former assistant once attended an EPL soccer game in London with...
NSW Crown Resorts Investigation to Begin Jan 21 with Focus on Melco Deal
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will kick off its official investigation next week into the licensing suitability of Crown Resorts, which has long been building a US$1.5 billion property on Sydney’s waterfront. The Crown Sydney -- which will be...
BC Casinos No Longer Have Links to Organized Crime: Attorney General Eby
British Columbia’s Attorney General David Eby has assured the public that there is “no casino operator in our province that has organized crime involvement.” His comments follow the discovery by Global News of a suppressed 2009 report which revealed that a BC...
Duke and Duchess of Sussex Job Offer Was No Publicity Stunt, Says Casino
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, ponder their next move after their earth-shattering decision to “step back” from royal life and become “financially self-sufficient,” a California casino is throwing the couple a lifeline. After all, the...
Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Sued by German Casino Worker Over “Nazi” Comment
Ai Weiwei – the renowned artist and perhaps the West’s most celebrated Chinese dissident – is being sued by a worker at Spielbank Berlin (Casino Berlin), whom he accused of “Nazi thinking.” The news comes directly from the horse’s mouth – via...
‘Explosive’ 2009 Report on Crime-Ridden BC Casino Sector May Have Triggered Government Shutdown of Police Unit
A 2009 report seen by Canada’s Global News that revealed the extent of money laundering, loan sharking, corruption, violence, and human trafficking within British Columbia’s legal and illegal casino industries was apparently ignored by the provincial government of the time. Three months...
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma Called Out for Missing Responsible Gambling Targets
Four US states have been named and shamed for failing to meet their responsible gaming spending targets in a new report from the Responsible Gaming Collaborative (RGC). Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma each fell short on their promises to plow an allocated...
Prison for Hacker Who Attacked UK National Lottery Database for £5
A Londoner who hacked the UK National Lottery website to steal sensitive customer information has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Prosecutors said Anwar Batson used “credential stuffing” to launch the attack in late 2016. This involves using lists of usernames...
Private Investigator Gets Probation in Hacking Case that Spoiled Shinnecock Tribal Casino Plan
An ex-private investigator whose hacking activities are blamed for destabilizing a tribal government and destroying its dream to build a New York casino was sentenced to three years probation by a federal judge Monday, Newsday reports. Steven Santarpia, 51, pleaded guilty to...
