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Philip Conneller
4237 stories by Philip Conneller
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...
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...
