4008 stories by Philip Conneller
Casino Raid Exposed Ignored EPL Match-Fixing Evidence, says Ex-Cop
Swedish police ignored key evidence of global match-fixing, ex-cop says. Premier League stars allegedly linked to spot-fixing. Confiscated phone holds explosive messages on rigged matches. A 2021 raid on a Swedish underground casino turned up evidence of match-fixing in the upper echelons...
Colorado Man Accused of Swiping $76K from McGills Casino Cage After Prior Attempt
Casino theft suspect arrested after stealing more than $76K Repeat burglary attempt at J.P. McGills Casino foiled Police and gaming agents coordinated swift capture of suspect A Colorado Springs man who allegedly made a failed attempt to jump the cash cage at...
DraftKings Says Fine Print Shields It from $14.2 Million Golf Bet Payout
DraftKings argues its rules voided a payout on $14.2M in Pebble Beach winnings Bettor Nicholas Bavas claims breach of contract, fraud Case tests sportsbooks’ reliance on terms to avoid payouts DraftKings argues that stipulations in its terms and conditions absolve it of...
Choctaw Casino Robbers Who Chased Hyped-Up Jackpot End Up in Slammer
Criminal gang jailed after violent casino robbery scheme fails Rumored jackpot inflated victim’s modest Choctaw Casino winnings Texas prosecutors secure justice for targeted North Texas gambler A North Texas man’s modest windfall at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla., ended in a...
Convicted Ex-Jaguars Employee Calls $22M Gambling Theft “Illegal Borrowing”
Ex-Jaguars finance manager says he “illegally borrowed” $22M for gambling. Lavish spending included Tiger Woods’ putter and private jets. Patel sues FanDuel for $250M, claims exploitation of addiction. Amit Patel, the former finance manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, says the $22 million...
California Tribes’ Challenge to Cardrooms Faces Legal Setback
Judge’s ruling could halt tribes’ lawsuit against California cardrooms Dispute centers on third-party banking in “California games” SB 549 faces challenge over federal IGRA preemption claim California’s tribal casino operators have suffered a legal blow in their longstanding battle with the state’s...
New York Man Sues After Jake’s 58 Casino Shooting
Lawsuit alleges casino, county failed in providing adequate security Victim wounded in targeted shooting outside Jake’s 58 Casino Suspect arrested months later, faces attempted murder charges A Suffolk County, NY man wounded in what prosecutors described as a targeted shooting outside Jake’s...
Wealthy Golfers Targeted in $850K Rigged Casino Scheme
Criminal group used golf trips to lure wealthy victims. Rigged casinos and fake crimes enabled large-scale extortion. Authorities arrested 12; one suspect still at large. South Korean authorities have arrested 12 members of a sophisticated criminal group that lured wealthy individuals on...
Genting Highlands $630K Casino Chip-Theft Fugitive on the Run
Suspect exchanged some stolen chips for cash before fleeing Police suspect possible accomplices in casino chip theft Authorities coordinate with border agencies, may involve Interpol A former junket employee accused of stealing around US$630K in chips from Malaysia’s Genting Highlands casino in...
Gulfstream Park Sues Florida Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Decoupling Act
Lawsuit challenges Florida’s Decoupling Act as unconstitutional Gulfstream claims unfair licensing rules for live racing Critics warn threat to Florida’s thoroughbred racing industry Gulfstream Park racetrack is asking a judge to block the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) from requiring it to...
