3943 stories by Philip Conneller
Kewadin Casinos Ransomware Attackers Write Complaining Letter to Local Newspaper
The Sault Tribe’s Kewadin Casinos suffered a cyberattack on February 9 Hackers write to the local newspaper to complain they were being ignored Casinos reopening this week, tribe says Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will begin reopening its Kewadin...
Texas Lottery Courier Services Banned as Rangers Investigate Jackpots
Texas Lottery U-turns and moves to ban lottery couriers Commission faces scrutiny over syndicate’s $95M jackpot win Texas Rangers investigating two jackpots The embattled Texas Lottery Commission has said it will ban lottery courier services and revoke the license of any outlet that...
TwinSpires Still Legal in Michigan Despite State Pushback: Federal Ruling
TwinSpires permitted to continue in Michigan operations despite state shutdown efforts Federal judge grants preliminary injunction against MGCB Ruling could impact states where horse betting is legal but ADWs are not A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that advance-deposit wagering (ADW)...
Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform
Fresno State and NCAA investigating men’s basketball players for betting Two players are under suspicion for wagering on their own team to underperform Fresno State has suspended two players from its men’s basketball team and removed another in the latest sports betting...
Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested for brandishing a gun at casino in 1996 Harrell claims he was receiving death threats and feared for his life Charges were later dropped Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a gun...
Wales First UK Nation to Ban Greyhound Racing
Welsh government announces greyhound racing ban Move welcomed by animal rights groups GBGB claims “lack of evidence” to support the ban Wales will become the first UK country to ban greyhound racing – “as soon as practically possible,” the Welsh government announced...
Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms
Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings It’s been one week since Entain Global...
Kewadin Casinos Still Fighting Cyberattack After Nine Days
Kewadin Casinos were hit by a ransomware attack nine days ago Sault Ste. Marie Tribe is still battling to restore normal services There's still no gaming at the five casinos Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is struggling to get...
Ex-Texas Lottery Chief ‘Rigged’ $95M Jackpot, Claims Lawsuit
In April 2023, a shadowy syndicate bought 25.8 million Texas Lottery tickets This covered every possible combination for the April 22 draw, winning $95M jackpot Lawsuit accuses former lottery chief Gary Grief of facilitating syndicate A class-action lawsuit accuses former Texas Lottery...
Grand Forks Casino Bill Fails, Lawmaker Rebuked for ‘Cartel’ Comments
A North Dakota state senator faced criticism Friday for speculating that a proposed casino in the city of Grand Forks, N.D. could be financially backed by drug cartels, as a bill that would have enabled the project was voted down. Prior to...
