4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Money Laundering, Illegal Gambling Probe Behind Raid on Austin’s The Lodge Card Club
Texas authorities raid Austin’s Lodge Card Club amid gambling investigation Players told to take chips home as club shuts during probe Case highlights ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding Texas poker rooms A raid this week by...
Former Nevada Beauty Queen Funded Casino Gambling with $7M Ponzi Scheme
Former beauty queen pleads guilty to $7 million Ponzi scheme Prosecutors say investors were promised huge returns from fake company Much of the stolen money was spent gambling in casinos A former Nevada beauty queen...
California Cardrooms Sue Over Blackjack Ban Threatening Jobs and Cities
Cardrooms sue California attorney general over sweeping new blackjack restrictions Rules could cut half of cardroom jobs and force closures Cities risk losing millions used for police, fire, and services California’s looming restrictions on blackjack...
Man Says Scorpion Stung Him in Bed at Las Vegas Hotel
Los Angeles visitor claims scorpion sting in Las Vegas hotel bed Arizona bark scorpion is most venomous species in the United States Hotel scorpion encounters are rare despite Nevada’s desert habitat A Los Angeles man...
Inside the $180K Baccarat Cheating Plot That Almost Fooled a Zurich Casino
Eleven-player baccarat team executed sophisticated casino cheating scheme in Zurich Hidden phone camera captured card sequence to predict baccarat shoe Casino surveillance review exposed the scam after suspicious $180K win In March 2024, a group...
Is Ryan Giggs the Worst Ever Ambassador for International Women’s Day? His Shady Casino Ad Sparks Backlash
Ryan Giggs appears in International Women’s Day promotion for controversial casino. Critics question why gambling site chose scandal-hit soccer star. Campaign sparks backlash over tone-deaf marketing and Giggs’ past allegations. Soccer legend Ryan Giggs has...
Ex-Homeless Colorado Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize at Walmart
Formerly homeless Colorado man wins $1 million scratch-off at Walmart Lottery ticket purchased during frustrating work shift changes his life Second story shows similar $1 million win for long-term homeless man Not long ago, Jonathan...
Casino Billionaire’s Donation to Tommy Tuberville Campaign Raises Eyebrows in Alabama
Casino billionaire Jeffrey Soffer donates $10,000 to Tuberville campaign Donation reignites debate over Alabama lottery and casino legalization Out-of-state casino backing raises questions about gambling expansion College football coach turned Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville...
Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach
Death threats demanded players deliberately lose matches during professional tournaments. Messages included gun images and detailed personal information about players’ families. Incidents highlight rising gambling abuse and match-fixing risks in tennis. A series of disturbing...
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the...