3799 stories by Philip Conneller
‘Kidnapped’ Poker Champ George Janssen Arrested for Fraud
George Janssen claimed he was kidnapped and terrorized by a “Hispanic” gang On Wednesday, he was charged with fraud for bilking banks out of $3.2 million The Michigan poker player George Janssen, who in December 2023 claimed to have been kidnapped and...
California Lottery Disputes $197.5 Million Prize for Man Who Lost One of Two Winning Tickets
The California Lottery shouldn't be required to pay $197.5M to a man who claims he bought two winning lottery tickets at the same Encino, Calif., gas station -- one of which he lost -- according to lawyers for the lottery. The Dec....
Mobbed Up New York Cop Warned Mafia About FBI Probe, Court Hears
A former detective with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office is on trial for obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI Hector Rosario is accused of warning a member of the Bonnano crime family about a federal drug trafficking investigation A New...
Former Lottery.com Executive Arrested by FBI for Securities Fraud
Lottery.com's former CEO is charged with a variety of financial crimes, including inflating the company's revenue to mislead investors Vadim Komissarov is also accused of hampering the SEC's investigation into his alleged crimes He faces up to 20 years in prison if...
Balatro: Hit Poker-Style Video Game Loses 18+ Rating in Europe
PEGI, the European video game rating agency, reassessed its classification of Baltaro The popular, poker-inspired game is now rated at 12+, down from 18+ The poker-inspired video game Balatro has had its 18+ age rating dropped to 12+ by PEGI, the European...
Kewadin Casinos Ransomware Attackers Write Complaining Letter to Local Newspaper
The Sault Tribe’s Kewadin Casinos suffered a cyberattack on February 9 Hackers write to the local newspaper to complain they were being ignored Casinos reopening this week, tribe says Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will begin reopening its Kewadin...
Texas Lottery Courier Services Banned as Rangers Investigate Jackpots
Texas Lottery U-turns and moves to ban lottery couriers Commission faces scrutiny over syndicate’s $95M jackpot win Texas Rangers investigating two jackpots The embattled Texas Lottery Commission has said it will ban lottery courier services and revoke the license of any outlet that...
TwinSpires Still Legal in Michigan Despite State Pushback: Federal Ruling
TwinSpires permitted to continue in Michigan operations despite state shutdown efforts Federal judge grants preliminary injunction against MGCB Ruling could impact states where horse betting is legal but ADWs are not A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that advance-deposit wagering (ADW)...
Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform
Fresno State and NCAA investigating men’s basketball players for betting Two players are under suspicion for wagering on their own team to underperform Fresno State has suspended two players from its men’s basketball team and removed another in the latest sports betting...
Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested for brandishing a gun at casino in 1996 Harrell claims he was receiving death threats and feared for his life Charges were later dropped Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a gun...
