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4351 stories by Philip Conneller
Comoros Labels Anjouan Gambling Regulators ‘Fictitious,’ Requests UK Aid
The government of Comoros is seeking British assistance to investigate an unauthorized offshore gambling network—linked to UK nationals—that claims to grant gaming licenses under the authority of Anjouan, one of the nation's autonomous islands. Anjouan,...
Florida Gambling Helpline Boss Jailed for $1.4M Theft, Blames ADHD Meds
A Florida gambling helpline director who stole $1.4 million to feed his own massive gambling habit was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Philip Sullivan, who was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison...
FBI Links Casino Bomb Threat Suspect to Violent Extremist Group Targeting Children
A 21-year-old Northern Ireland man accused of targeting US casinos with bomb threats is a "high-ranking member" of a global online network that coerces children into self-harm, the FBI told a court Friday. The Hollywood...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Rallies at Massachusetts State House Over HHR ‘Slot’ Loophole
Rallying outside the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, Oct. 15, members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe warned that proposed "slots in disguise" threaten the future of their First Light Casino in Taunton. Mashpee supporters, including...
Brawl at Eight-Year-Olds’ Football Game Sparks Illegal Gambling Probe
A football game between teams of eight-year-olds in Florida descended into a mass brawl involving parents and coaches on Saturday (Oct. 10), prompting a police investigation into whether adults were illegally betting on the children....
Middle School Teacher Charged in Alleged Casino Robbery at Harrah’s Atlantic City
Two New Jersey women—including a middle school computer teacher—have been charged after allegedly physically restraining a casino guest at Harrah’s Atlantic City and using his phone's facial recognition technology to steal $1,250, according to court...
‘Sugar Shane’ Hennen Pleads Guilty in NBA, NCAA Betting Probe
High-stakes gambler and tipster Shane “Sugar Shane” Hennen has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges stemming from his role in using insider information to place illicit wagers on NBA and college basketball games. Shane “Sugar...
Bryn Kenney Sues GGPoker for Tens of Millions, Alleging Cheating Cover-Up
High-stakes poker professional Bryn Kenney is suing GGPoker parent NSUS Group and CEO Mansoo "Michael" Kim for tens of millions of dollars, alleging he was denied a promised 5% equity stake and millions in affiliate...
Former IT Boss Masterminded $800K Casino Fraud Using Fake Driver’s Licenses
A former IT company owner who orchestrated a fake-ID scam targeting casino cash kiosks has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison. Jeremy Cushing, 53, above, was sentenced to 95 months in federal...
Venetian Overhauls Card Dealing Mechanics Amid Rising Tech Cheating Concerns
The Venetian poker room has abandoned traditional card pitching in favor of 'slide dealing,' a technique designed to prevent cheaters from using hidden cameras to catch a glimpse of hole cards. The Venetian's new dealing...
