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Philip Conneller
4211 stories by Philip Conneller
‘Joker’ Gambler Admits $95M Texas Lottery Takeover
Syndicate spent $25 million to cover nearly all lottery combinations Operation printed millions of tickets across Texas in 72 hours Scheme triggered political backlash and dismantling of lottery commission A secretive professional gambler known as...
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland...
Texas Man Avoids Prison After Brutal Hate Crime Outside MGM Grand Detroit
Texas man avoids prison after violent hate crime outside Detroit casino Woman left unconscious after homophobic assault Victims criticize security response as attacker receives probation sentence A Texas man has avoided a prison sentence after...
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Sued After Shower Door Explosion
The guest alleges that a shower door exploded, causing severe cuts across her body Lawsuit claims casino failed to inspect or maintain the glass door Incident highlights broader safety concerns around shattering shower doors A...
Journalist Threatened by Polymarket Bettors Over Iran Missile Report
Journalist pressured to alter missile report linked to $14M bets Online gamblers attempted to manipulate war coverage for profit Threats escalated from messages to personal intimidation and police involvement On March 10, an Iranian ballistic...
Former Dennis Rodman Agent Claims He was Drugged at MGM Grand, Case Will Go to Trial
Judge rules lawsuit over alleged drink spiking can proceed to trial Dwight Manley claims ketamine poisoning led to $2 million loss MGM denies wrongdoing, says lawsuit aims to avoid gambling debt A case involving the...
Betting Syndicate Collapses After Alleged Kidnapping By Australian Crime Network
Australian betting syndicate collapses owing $1.5 million to creditors Founder allegedly kidnapped by the Alameddine crime network over gambling debt Liquidators find less than $1,000 remaining in collapsed betting venture An Australian sports betting syndicate...
Florida Senate Kills Gulfstream Park-Backed Decoupling Bill
Florida decoupling bill allowing racetracks to drop live racing fails House approved the measure, but the Florida Senate blocked it again Industry warns decoupling threatens billions in economic impact and jobs A controversial legislative measure...
Second Scorpion Sting Reported at Las Vegas’ Silver Sevens Hotel
Second guest reports scorpion sting inside Silver Sevens hotel room Arizona bark scorpion identified after guest captured video of culprit Incident raises questions about pest control at Las Vegas hotel A woman says she was...
‘Disgrace to the Badge’: Detective Suspended After Casino Worker Told Police He Threatened to ‘Kill Everybody’
Rhode Island detective suspended after drunken casino confrontation caught on bodycam Police initially arrest officer before downgrading incident to protective custody Internal investigation finds conduct violated Providence police department standards A veteran detective with the...
