3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Buddhist Monk Embezzled US$9 Million for Online Baccarat, Gets Karma
A Buddhist abbot allegedly stole $9M from a Thai Buddhist temple Police linked the temple funds to an illegal gambling site A Buddhist abbot at one of Thailand’s most prominent temples has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling the equivalent of more...
Magic Palace Casino Owners File $220 Million Lawsuit Against Kahnawake Council Over Shutdown
The Magic Palace's casino license was revoked amid cartel allegations Owners claim denial of due process and financial losses Lawsuit alleges a conflict of interest within the tribal council The co-owners of the shuttered Magic Palace casino in Montreal have filed a...
Poker’s Tom Dwan Threatens to Sue Over Treatment at London Mental Hospital
Poker pro Tom Dwan alleges forced treatment during hospital psychiatric hold Tweets hinted at delusions, surveillance, and foreign conspiracies Dwan vows multiple lawsuits after returning to US US high-stakes poker star Tom Dwan has vowed to file “a bunch of lawsuits” after...
Bally’s Chicago Back on Track After Mob-Tainted Delay
Bally’s resumes work following state review and vendor cleanup. Construction was paused after possible Mob-linked contractor appeared on-site. Regulators aim to keep organized crime out of casinos. Illinois regulators have given the green light for construction to resume on Bally’s Chicago casino....
Jón Jónsson Podcast Uncovers Fresh Leads in Search for Missing Poker Player
Podcast uncovers new leads in poker player’s disappearance Irish police renew search efforts in Dublin locations Family praises cross-border cooperation with Europol and Gardaí A podcast that delved into the mysterious disappearance of Icelandic poker player Jón Jónsson, who went missing from...
Iowa Cops ‘Spied’ on Capitol Visitors with Betting Tech, Lawmaker Claims
Lawmaker says Capitol geofenced before student betting probe GeoComply software tracked apps without warrants, lawsuit alleges Surveillance sparked privacy outcry, tech access later revoked Iowa’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) trained geofencing technology on the state Capitol building before using it in...
Oregon Knife Attacker Snoozed in Kitchen While Gambler Played Dead
Attacker stabbed victim 15 times over gambling winnings Suspect fell asleep in kitchen after brutal assault Police found him hiding in building's garbage room An Oregon man has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison for launching a ferocious...
Study: Slot Machine RTP Warnings Backfire, Mislead Gamblers
RTP messages make gamblers feel overly optimistic about winning House edge warnings performed better at lowering expectations Misunderstanding RTP could fuel risky gambling behavior Gambling regulators require that return-to-player (RTP) percentages be prominently displayed on slot machines so that players can make...
Las Vegas Bed Bug Epidemic? Luxor, Treasure Island Latest Named in Lawsuits
Guests claim bed bug bites caused hospital visits, trauma Lawsuits say infestations found in multiple hotel rooms Luxor and Treasure Island join growing list of cases The Luxor Hotel and Casino and Treasure Island are the latest Las Vegas Strip properties to...
UKB Signs Oklahoma Gaming Compact, Eyes Return to Tribal Casino Market
UKB signs Model Tribal Gaming Compact with Oklahoma state UKB’s previous casino operation was shut down in 2013 due to legal issues Cherokee Nation not happy Twelve years after the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah, Okla., was shuttered over legal concerns, the...
