3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts
Arkansas bans greyhound racing, becoming the 44th state overall. Simulcast betting on dog races will phase out by 2028. Advocates praise law, citing cruelty and declining industry trends. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill Tuesday to ban greyhound racing in...
Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge
Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator at the Palms Casino Resort fell 22...
Oakland Gambling Boss Arrested, 18 Shootings Linked to Gangland Feud
Oakland police raids uncover illegal gambling, drugs, firearms, and cash Wai “Weezy” Hoang arrested, linked to violent gambling dispute. “Slaphouses” operate in abandoned storefronts, fueling escalating gang conflict Police in Oakland, Calif. have linked 18 recent shootings to an escalating feud between...
CEASE Co-Founder Calls for End to ‘Outdated’ Smoking Laws in Atlantic City Casinos
Casino workers demand a permanent smoking ban in AC Some casinos in neighboring states are now smoke-free Indoor smoking harms revenue, patrons, and employee health “If Atlantic City casino executives are serious about turning their revenue around, the solution is simple: end...
Casino Queen Shooter Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison
Daryl S. Muhammad shot an unarmed guard during a 2017 robbery Three armed men stole $47K from Casino Queen before fleeing Muhammad must serve at least 85% of his 49-year sentence A Marietta, Ga. man convicted for his part in a robbery...
Pro Boxer Bilked NBA Players for $6.5 Million in Rigged Dice Games: Feds
Boxer allegedly cheated NBA stars out of $6.5 million in rigged dice games Crime boss Eugene Henley Jr. reportedly extorted celebrities under a protection racket scheme Informant claims Henley ordered attack on boxer for crossing his enterprise A professional boxer cheated two...
Everton, Leicester Slammed Over Stake.com, BC.Game Sponsorship
The Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) claims EPL teams Everton and Leicester City promote unlicensed gambling via sponsorships UKGC previously warned clubs about legal risks of unlicensed gambling promotions Stake.com and BC.Game are allegedly accessible in the UK via VPN loopholes...
OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million MBO from Endeavor
OpenBet completes $450M MBO CEO Jordan Levin continues leading company Endeavor also selling IMG ARENA to Sportradar for $200M B2B sports betting and lottery tech giant OpenBet (OB Global Holdings) has officially completed its $450 million management buyout (MBO) from WWE and...
Millions in Japan Illegally Gamble Online, Study Finds
Study finds 3 million Japanese gamble online despite laws Government plans stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns Celebrities' influence contributes to rising gambling rates More than 3 million Japanese, or around 3.5% of the population, engage in online gambling, despite its strict prohibition...
Crime Novelist Who Robbed Banks in Rolls Royce Arrested After Fleeing MGM Grand Detroit
Ex-convict and crime novelist resumes bank robberies after February 2024 release. Auhorities link Sykes to recent Detroit-area heists. Escaped from MGM Grand in Rolls Royce A serial bank robber who used a Rolls-Royce as a getaway car and was seen fleeing from...
