3799 stories by Philip Conneller
Does Sheldon Adelson Want to Build a Casino in North Korea?
A speech by Sheldon Adelson in Israel last month has led certain elements of the press to speculate on whether he has decided on North Korea as the destination of a future luxury integrated resort. Speaking last month in Jerusalem at a...
World Cup Betting: France Now Favorite But Should It Be?
Former World Cup favorites Brazil are now history, as they were bounced out of the tournament courtesy of a heart-stopping own goal by Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne’s thumping right foot. Brazil’s departure means that only one of the top-five pre-tournament favorites,...
China Missile Spat Torpedoed South Korea Casino Sector in 2017
Visitors to South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos fell by 6.2 percent in 2017, according to government figures seen by local news agency Yonhap. The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism attributed the decline to a diplomatic spat with China over the...
Macau Corruption Crackdown Targets Illegal Currency Exchanges on Cotai Strip
Authorities in Macau have arrested 13 Chinese mainlanders on suspicion of operating illegal currency exchanges on the Cotai Strip, Radio Macau reported Wednesday. The gambling hub’s Judiciary Police has stepped up operations against the exchanges in recent weeks. A similar raid occurred...
UK Bettors Could Splash $200 Million on Weekend Sports Bonanza for Betting Industry Record
UK bookmakers are predicting a potentially record-breaking weekend of wagering, as major sports events align for an anticipated betting avalanche. The World Cup quarter finals will be vying with the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon, and the Coral Eclipse horse race for the...
Italian Gambling Advertising Ban Destroys $120 Million in Sponsorship Deals For Serie A Soccer
Italian sports leagues have reacted with horror at their government’s sudden decision to impose a blanket gambling advertising ban, which will drain $120 million from soccer’s top-tier, Serie A. The prohibition -- approved by Italy’s council of ministers earlier this week --...
US Sports Betting Supported By New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox
Massachusetts lawmakers may be taking a wait-and-see approach to legalizing sports betting, but they have the support of the Patriots’ Jonathan Kraft and the Red Sox’s Sam Kennedy, the top brass from Boston's top sports teams. In an interview this week with...
World Series of Poker Main Event Attracts Second-Largest Field in History
World Series of Poker officials announced Wednesday night that 7,874 hopefuls had entered the 2018 Main Event, the second-biggest field ever. You’d have to go back to 2006 – when Jamie Gold trash-talked his way through 8,772 players – to find one...
$1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot Goes to Australian Hells Angel in Prison, May Not Even Cover Outstanding Debts
Winning a lottery jackpot is the dream of millions around the globe. But winning a lottery jackpot from prison is a privilege that not all who are incarcerated can enjoy. For Australian Hells Angel Reginald Roberts -- currently awaiting trial in a South...
Bet365: Coming to America Via Hard Rock New Jersey Sports Betting Deal
Online sports betting superpower Bet365 will soon be plying its lines on US soil, through a deal to provide the brand-new Hard Rock Atlantic City with a wagering platform. With more than 23 million customers globally, Bet365 is among the largest online...
