Areas of Expertise
4008 stories by Philip Conneller
‘Psycho’ Romance Scammer Locked Up for Life
Romance conman faked cancer, stole from online dates Judge declares scammer a "dangerous offender" for life Fraud funded compulsive gambling and luxury lifestyle lies A prolific romance scammer with psychopathic tendencies and a longstanding gambling addiction has been locked up indefinitely by...
California AG Declares DFS Illegal, Gov. Newsom Begs to Differ
Bonta says DFS contests qualify as illegal sports betting. Newsom rejects AG opinion, urges collaborative legal solution. DraftKings, PrizePicks already face DFS-related legal challenges. California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion Thursday declaring daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests to...
Gamblers Lose Big as Trump’s First Major Bill Passed
New tax rule penalizes gamblers even when they break even Gamblers lose key deduction under Trump’s economic overhaul Amendment may push players to unregulated offshore markets The US House of Representatives approved Donald Trump’s sprawling spending plan Thursday, marking the US president’s...
Resorts World Master Cook Wrongly Fired for Abusing Bacon
Judge rules chef fired over bacon was retaliated against No footage or witnesses supported bacon box accusation Cook filed food safety complaints before sudden dismissal A former master cook at Resorts World Las Vegas who was fired for allegedly mishandling bacon has...
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Would Decimate Professional Gamblers – Literally
New amendment limits deductible gambling losses to 90%. Professionals could owe taxes on nonexistent income. House-Senate showdown will determine final tax outcome. US President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” would have a devasting impact on the lives of professional gamblers if...
Two Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Forces Evacuation of Calgary Casino
Two people were hospitalized after a casino carbon monoxide exposure incident Emergency crews found CO levels peaking at 215 ppm About 300 people safely evacuated from Pure Casino Calgary Two individuals were hospitalized Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide (CO) levels prompted a...
Underdog Fantasy Sues to Block Anticipated California DFS Ban
Lawsuit argues DFS is a skill game, not gambling Underdog seeks restraining order against anticipated legal opinion Company claims tribal lobbying influenced California’s AG decision Daily fantasy sports operator Underdog Fantasy has filed a lawsuit that seeks to prevent California Attorney General...
FanDuel Prepared to Ban Bettors Who Abuse Athletes
FanDuel could ban users who abuse athletes online. AI detects gambler-driven harassment on social media. WTA pushes for more gambling industry accountability. FanDuel has become the first major gambling operator to take a stand against the online abuse of athletes. The sports...
Minnesota Wild Stadium Renamed Grand Casino Arena in Tribal Gaming Deal
Mille Lacs Band secures 14-year naming rights deal Grand Casino boosts visibility through NHL arena branding Tribal gaming partnerships rise in pro sports sponsorships The arena currently known as the Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, will be renamed...
Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos
Cocaine network spanned multiple years and multiple states Casinos used to launder millions in drug proceeds Guilty plea includes asset forfeiture, possible life sentence A Pensacola, Fla. man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges in connection with...