3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction
Kalshi freezes Cardi B halftime market after ambiguous Super Bowl appearance Traders file CFTC complaint alleging unfair, discretionary settlement rules Case echoes earlier invasion disputes in geopolitical prediction markets Kalshi’s CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed today that the prediction platform hit north of...
California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms
New rules effectively bar traditional blackjack mechanics at California cardrooms Mandatory dealer rotation rules restrict third-party proposition player services Cardrooms warn changes will reduce revenue, jobs, and local tax funding California cardrooms that have spent decades offering “blackjack-style” table games may be...
Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions
Late-night poker losses at London’s Victoria Casino raise fresh concerns Former England star struggles to revive career after injuries and setbacks Personal trauma and addiction issues shadow attempts at professional comeback Wayward English soccer star Dele Alli has reportedly lost nearly £150K...
Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom
Torture videos found on suspects’ phones shock Cypriot investigators Violence linked to protection racket operating in Pyla buffer zone Suspects arrested after shooting outside Larnaca police headquarters Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation into a violent organized crime group after videos...
Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel
Stolen identities allegedly used to open thousands of gambling accounts Bonus abuse scheme tied to $3 million in illicit winnings Prepaid cards allegedly used to launder gambling proceeds Federal agents in Connecticut have arrested two men accused of using stolen identities to...
Judge Asked to Dismiss $1B Powerball Lawsuit from ‘Pretender’ Who Danced on TV
Lawsuit challenges Powerball jackpot already paid to verified ticket holder Court filing revisits viral celebration at Los Angeles lottery retailer Lottery officials say only physical ticket determines jackpot ownership The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is asking a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...
Is Germany Underestimating Its Black-Market Problem?
Germany’s regulator pegs online black-market gambling at roughly 25% Independent studies suggest illegal play exceeds half of online activity Strict rules may be driving high-risk players offshore The German gaming regulator Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) estimates the size of the online...
Macau’s Grand Emperor Turns Iconic Solid Gold Walkway into Cash
Grand Emperor Hotel sells gold walkway as Macau casino era fades Iconic gold attraction removed after satellite casino closures Hotel pivots to non-gaming future as regulations tighten Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel is cashing in its gold to fund a post-casino future. Operator...
Kalshi Disputes Data Showing New Users Lose Faster Than on Sportsbooks
Prediction market losses outpace sportsbooks, especially among new and weaker users Kalshi disputes data and briefly accuses startup of attempted extortion Regulatory stakes rise as platforms reject sportsbook classification Kalshi has been forced to walk back an allegation of “extortion” amid a...
New Mexico Racino Move Sparks Tribal Gaming Backlash
Tribal leaders warn Texas-facing racino move threatens casino revenue and jobs SunRay Park seeks relocation near Clovis, citing steep revenue declines Regulators weigh economic development against market saturation and tribal impacts A proposal to move a northern New Mexico racetrack casino to...
