3972 stories by Philip Conneller
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...
Tampa Bay Downs Commits to Live Racing in Florida
HB 105 would eliminate the requirement for Florida racetracks to offer a quota of live racing Bill is supported by Gulfstream Park’s Stronach Group Tampa Bay Downs says it did not “initiate” the bill and commits to live racing for “years...
Oaktree Capital Throws Stricken Star Entertainment a $650 Million Bone
Star Entertainment is mulling an AU$650M debt refinancing offer from Oaktree Capital, shares rally Casino Operator is facing a liquidity crisis that threatens its ability to continue operating Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has been thrown a potential lifeline by Oaktree...
Lucas Paquetá ‘Sought Yellow Card as Birthday Present for Brother,’ Commission Hears
West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá is under investigation for receiving yellow cards to manipulate betting markets, including one on his brother’s birthday. Brazilian businessman linked to match-fixing testified he had insider knowledge of Paquetá’s bookings. Paquetá’s uncle allegedly moved large sums of money,...
Poker Player who Posed as ‘Lord’ Imprisoned in £400K Fake Cruise Scam
British gambler and fake ‘Lord’ Richard Lester operated a bogus cruise company He scammed 184 vacationers from across the world out of £400K while living the high life Sentenced to 5 years in prison at Chelmsford Crown Court A British “professional gambler”...
H Casino in Belarus Served as Money Laundering Front for Slain Turkish Gangster, Report Claims
A popular casino in Minsk, Belarus thrived through sports betting during the COVID-19 pandemic Much of that betting didn't actually occur because the H Casino was really a front for money laundering In 2020, as the world went into lockdown, Belarus’ strong-arm...
South Korea Casino Execs Sentenced for Stealing $3.5M in Crooked Games
12 staff members, including CEO and execs, rigged games at Daegu Casino Two Chinese gamblers were cheated out of $3.5M in September 2017 Execs also convicted of embezzlement Twelve former staff members at the Golden Crown Daegu Casino in South Korea have...
‘Bonnie Blue’ Porn Ad Sees Everton Sponsor Stake.com Kicked Out of UK
Stake.com quits UK market after controversial ‘Bonnie Blue’ social media campaign UKGC warns Everton, Leicester City, and Nottingham Forest to watch their sponsors Everton jersey sponsor Stake.com has agreed to give up its UK license because a social media ad featuring a...
