3040 stories by Philip Conneller
Florida Greyhound Kennel Can’t Claim Compensation for Racing Ban
A Florida greyhound kennel has failed in its bid to claim compensation for financial damages incurred by the state’s 2018 ban on dog race wagering, WUSF News reports. D’Arcy Kennel, LLC, and its owner, Christopher D’Arcy, sued Florida in August 2019, alleging...
Kiwi Poker Champ and Meth Kingpin Loses Parole Bid
A New Zealand poker player busted for overseeing a sprawling methamphetamine dealer network has failed in his bid for a shorter sentence. Shane Thompson, aka Shane Tamihana, was sentenced in 2018 to 13 years in prison. That’s after he admitted to plowing...
University of Alabama Betting Scandal: Alleged Conspirator Named
The gambler whose suspicious bets on college baseball led directly to the firing of the University of Alabama’s head baseball coach, Brad Bohannon, has been named. Multiple Associated Press and Sports Illustrated sources say Bert Eugene Neff Jr., of Mooresville, Ind, is...
Poker’s $1M Buy-in Big One for One Drop to Make Wynn Las Vegas Comeback
Poker’s richest tournament is returning to Las Vegas. But the $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop will no longer be a World Series of Poker event. The tournament will make its return from December 18 to 20 as part of...
Ivan Toney: Banned EPL Star Bet on His Own Games, FA Says
Brentford FC and England striker Ivan Toney wagered on games he was involved in, according to the findings of a Football Association (FA) regulatory commission, published Friday. Last week, Toney, 26, was banned from professional soccer for eight months after admitting to...
Tropicana Casino Las Vegas to Get Maverick Gaming Poker Room
After 11 years, poker will soon be back on the menu at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Trop owner Bally’s has signed a deal with Washington state’s Maverick Gaming to operate a poker room. The hope is it will attract customers by offering...
California Gov. Approves Cardroom Freeze as Tribes and Clubs Find Rare Consensus
California’s tribal operators and card clubs have squabbled for years over issues like game exclusivity, online poker, and more recently, sports betting and Prop 26. But this week, they found something they could both agree on: no more card clubs. On Tuesday,...
Maine Chief Gaming Regulator Suspended for Offensive Tweets
The man leading Maine’s protracted sports betting rollout has been placed on administrative leave over a tweet that used a sexist pejorative and another that could be perceived as supporting a white nationalist march. Gambling Control Unit Executive Director Milton Champion has...
Father and Son Who Won Lottery 14K Times Imprisoned for Fraud
A father and son from Massachusetts who “won” the lottery more than 14K times saw their lucky streak end Monday. That's when they were imprisoned for lottery fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Ali Jaafar, 63, and Yousef Jaafar, 29, of Watertown...
Macau: New Laws Spark Concerns of Creeping Beijing Control
Macau’s government has announced it has revised its Law on Safeguarding National Security as it “faces new adverse challenges … risks, and threats.” Officials didn't specify the nature of these threats. It was up to Chinese state media to elaborate, reporting they...
