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Philip Conneller
4170 stories by Philip Conneller
French Poker Pro Grégoire Auzoux Arrested, Accused of Running Offshore Casino
French poker star accused of major illegal gambling operation. Crésus Casino allegedly generated nearly €1B in revenues. Authorities seized assets amid money laundering investigation. Professional poker player Grégoire Auzoux has been arrested and charged in...
$2 Billion Powerball Winner Edwin Castro Vows to Rebuild Fire-Ravaged SoCal Hometown
Lottery billionaire pledges to rebuild fire-ravaged Altadena community UCLA study reveals severe racial impact of Eaton Fire Local reactions mixed as Castro buys scorched neighborhood lots Powerball’s $2 billion winner Edwin Castro has pledged to...
MGM Casino Records Tied to DC Councilman Bribery Case
Prosecutors move to admit MGM casino records as evidence Trayon White is accused of taking $156K in cash bribes Councilmember expelled, then re-elected amid ongoing bribery case Federal prosecutors in Washington DC are seeking court...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Won $1.4 Million in Las Vegas Playing Blackjack
Pritzker reveals blackjack as his Las Vegas game of choice Governor donates $1.425 million in casino winnings to charity Tax returns show tripled income for the billionaire Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won $1.425 million...
US, UK Sanction Cambodian Casino Empire Over Cyber Scams, Human Trafficking
US, UK target Cambodian crime syndicate in major sanctions. $15B bitcoin and London properties seized by authorities. Prince Group, Jin Bei linked to trafficking, online scams. The US and UK governments have imposed sanctions on...
Polymarket Leak Spoils Peacock’s National Heads-Up Poker Finale
Polymarket activity hints at insider leaks in poker event. Peacock’s poker broadcast spoiled amid regulatory scrutiny debates. Insider trading fears reignite prediction market accountability calls. The winner of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship was supposed...
La jueza desestima la demanda tribal contra las salas de juego de California
La jueza dictamina que la ley federal prevalece sobre la Ley de Justicia Tribal de California. Las tribus fracasan en su intento de impugnar los “juegos de California” de las salas de juego. La sentencia...
Ex magnate del porno exige 1.300 millones de libras a la UKGC por una licitación fallida de la Lotería Nacional
Desmond acusa a la Comisión del Juego del Reino Unido (UKGC) de manejo injusto en la Lotería Nacional. La demanda podría costar a los contribuyentes más de 1.300 millones de libras. La adjudicación a Allwyn...
Ex-Porn Baron Wants £1.3 Billion from UKGC Over Failed Lottery Bid
Richard Desmond accuses UKGC of unfair National Lottery handling Lawsuit could cost taxpayers more than £1.3 billion Allwyn’s win faces renewed legal and public scrutiny Ex-porn baron Richard Desmond wants £1.3 billion (US$1.58 billion) in...
Judge Torpedoes Tribal Lawsuit Against California Cardrooms
Judge rules federal law overrides California’s Tribal Justice Act. Tribes lose bid to challenge cardrooms’ “California games.” Ruling renews decades-long gambling fight between tribes and cardrooms. A California Superior Court judge has dashed a legal...
