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3881 stories by Philip Conneller
Florida Man Jailed After Trying to Cash Stolen $115K Fantasy 5 Ticket
Man tried claiming $115K Fantasy 5 ticket; staff flagged it stolen. District office verification and electronic logs helped investigators trace ticket. Areeb alleged uncle gave him ticket; later admitted false claim. A Florida man who tried to cash a winning lottery ticket...
Stakes High as SCOTUS Lawyer Tom Goldstein Heads to Trial on Tax Charges
Goldstein accused of hiding poker winnings and evading $5.3M taxes. Indictment also alleges law-firm funds misuse and mortgage application lies. Defense says errors weren’t willful, blaming bookkeeping and late payments. The trial of Tom Goldstein, the high-flying Washington lawyer accused of “willfully”...
London Police Officers Sentenced for Hippodrome Casino Sex Assault
Former Metropolitan police officers assaulted woman at Hippodrome Casino while off duty Sexual assault was filmed on casino CCTV, prosecutors told court Both men fired, given suspended sentences, curfews, and compensation orders Two former London Metropolitan Police officers were handed suspended sentences...
Florida Deputies Raid Gambling Parlor Linked to RICO Case Against Ex-Sheriff
Lake County raid nets 231 illegal machines and $158,000 cash Hot Seats linked in filings tied to ex-sheriff Marcos Lopez Lake County’s terminal-permit ordinance clashed with Florida slot laws Police in Lake County, Fla. have raided an illegal gaming parlor linked to...
German Judge Orders Bet3000 Repayment Over Deposit-Limit Breach
Bonn court says deposits above €1,000 cap can be reclaimed Bet3000 let a bettor exceed limits, court orders refunds Ruling adds pressure on operators to enforce Germany’s safeguards German gamblers who are allowed to bet beyond the country’s strict €1,000 monthly deposit...
EXCLUSIVE: How Parimatch VIP Players Were Moved After Ukraine’s 2023 Sanctions
Evidence suggests Parimatch VIP accounts shifted to VIP House post-sanctions. Support moved to Telegram as domains changed and links failed. Payments rerouted offshore to Africa, raising AML and compliance questions. On March 11, 2023, just over a year after Russia’s invasion of...
Light & Wonder to Pay Aristocrat $127.5 Million to End ‘Trade Secrets’ Dispute, Pulls Dragon Train Slots
Light & Wonder pays $127.5M to settle Aristocrat dispute Company acknowledges some Aristocrat math used in disputed slots Dragon Train titles pulled worldwide; L&W shares jump on ASX Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (ASX/NASDAQ: LNW) has agreed to pay fellow casino...
Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino
Indiana senator files bill for $750M casino in downtown Indianapolis. Full House could move Rising Star license from Rising Sun. Rival Allen County bill advances as leaders fear harm to racinos. A $750 million casino could be coming to downtown Indianapolis –...
Poker Player Chris Skinner Banned After Chip-Smuggling Cheating Admission
SPT ambassador Chris Skinner admits smuggling chips into tournament. Caught after chip count anomaly; CCTV showed chips slipped in. Banned by Poker with Fred and dropped by Southern Poker Tour. An Australian poker player who represented the Southern Poker Tour (SPT) as...
Michael Owen Weighs In on Manchester United’s Next Manager Odds — and What Fans Really Want
Michael Owen sizes up Manchester United’s next manager betting odds. Solskjaer leads market, with Carrick and Southgate also considered. “Man Utd DNA” nostalgia clashes with modern tactical hires. Manchester United are churning through managers faster than the bookies can calculate the odds...