4065 stories by Philip Conneller
Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal
Former footballers convicted in major Hong Kong match-fixing conspiracy Illegal betting ring manipulated more than 30 Hong Kong football matches Players were offered thousands to deliberately lose league games A multi-million-dollar match-fixing syndicate has been dismantled in Hong Kong after two former...
Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring
Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the men charged last week with involvement in...
New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup
New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about the financial burden of hosting the 2026...
Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino
Federal indictment alleges casino email account secretly monitored for months Fraudsters impersonated Light & Wonder to redirect nearly $270,000 in payments FBI says international cyber fraud suspects will be pursued worldwide A federal court in South Dakota has indicted a Nigerian man...
iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict
Israeli prosecutors accuse iGaming marketer of insider Polymarket trading on military strikes Dormant Polymarket account triggered online speculation before suspect’s arrest Reserve major allegedly leaked classified military timing information via WhatsApp An Israeli judge has lifted a gag order shielding the identity...
Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff in sweeping AI-first restructuring move CEO Brian Armstrong pushes flatter teams and AI-native operating structure Layoffs come amid crypto slowdown and prediction market regulatory pressure Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is cutting around 14% of its workforce, as the...
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi
Federal judge rules Kalshi contracts likely fall under federal derivatives law Arizona blocked from pursuing criminal gambling case against Kalshi platform Ruling intensifies nationwide legal battle over sports prediction markets A federal judge has blocked Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against...
Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive
Muscogee Nation fights dismissal of lawsuit over sacred burial site Tribe alleges ancestors’ remains disturbed during Alabama casino construction Court battle centers on sovereignty, immunity, and protection of sacred land The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) is pushing back against new efforts to...
Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms
Circle K seeks court order over disputed $12.8M lottery ticket Store manager allegedly bought winning ticket after discovering its value Case hinges on ownership rules and alleged insider knowledge use Circle K is asking an Arizona judge to prevent a $12.8 million...
Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight
Judge allows cities to join legal fight over blackjack ban New rules could slash cardroom revenue and city funding Industry warns regulations may dismantle California cardroom model UPDATE: On Monday, the California Superior Court denied a motion by several tribes to intervene...
