3702 stories by Philip Conneller
Chicago Mob Gambling Kingpin “Fat Mike” Sarno Denied Compassionate Release
Judge denies Fat Mike’s plea for compassionate prison release. Cicero Crew boss remains high risk despite poor health. Sarno’s violent past overshadows claims of frailty in prison. Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno is begging for mercy. The once fearsome boss of the Chicago...
Russian Criminals Build Scalable Affiliate Network for Slick Cryptogambling Scams
Russian affiliate network powers large-scale cryptogambling fraud Startup-style tactics streamline scams with professional efficiency Victims lured by fake credits and influencer-backed promotions A remarkably polished wave of online gambling scams has swept the internet in recent weeks — and cybersecurity experts say...
Virginia Cop Busted for Fraud, Money Laundering to Fund Gambling
Officer allegedly scammed acquaintances through false inheritance claims Federal indictment cites wire fraud, laundering, and gambling addiction Eastville police face scrutiny amid fraud scandal and community fallout A smalltown Virginia police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury over allegations...
Former Entain Executives Charged with Bribery, Fraud in UK
Former Entain leaders charged for Turkish Sportingbet black-market operations HMRC uncovered bribery and fraud tied to payment networks Case signals personal liability risks for UK gambling executives Former Entain chief executive Kenny Alexander and ten others have been charged in England over...
Casino Raid Exposed Ignored EPL Match-Fixing Evidence, says Ex-Cop
Swedish police ignored key evidence of global match-fixing, ex-cop says. Premier League stars allegedly linked to spot-fixing. Confiscated phone holds explosive messages on rigged matches. A 2021 raid on a Swedish underground casino turned up evidence of match-fixing in the upper echelons...
Colorado Man Accused of Swiping $76K from McGills Casino Cage After Prior Attempt
Casino theft suspect arrested after stealing more than $76K Repeat burglary attempt at J.P. McGills Casino foiled Police and gaming agents coordinated swift capture of suspect A Colorado Springs man who allegedly made a failed attempt to jump the cash cage at...
DraftKings Says Fine Print Shields It from $14.2 Million Golf Bet Payout
DraftKings argues its rules voided a payout on $14.2M in Pebble Beach winnings Bettor Nicholas Bavas claims breach of contract, fraud Case tests sportsbooks’ reliance on terms to avoid payouts DraftKings argues that stipulations in its terms and conditions absolve it of...
Choctaw Casino Robbers Who Chased Hyped-Up Jackpot End Up in Slammer
Criminal gang jailed after violent casino robbery scheme fails Rumored jackpot inflated victim’s modest Choctaw Casino winnings Texas prosecutors secure justice for targeted North Texas gambler A North Texas man’s modest windfall at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla., ended in a...
Convicted Ex-Jaguars Employee Calls $22M Gambling Theft “Illegal Borrowing”
Ex-Jaguars finance manager says he “illegally borrowed” $22M for gambling. Lavish spending included Tiger Woods’ putter and private jets. Patel sues FanDuel for $250M, claims exploitation of addiction. Amit Patel, the former finance manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, says the $22 million...
Uh-Oh! Quadruple Zero Roulette Hits Las Vegas Strip
Quadruple zero roulette raises the casino house edge Bonus wheel tempts players with rare jackpot multipliers Las Vegas casinos trade fairness for spectacle and entertainment It was probably only a matter of time, but “quadruple zero” roulette has landed in Las Vegas....
