3661 stories by Philip Conneller
UK Tory Party Election Betting Scandal Blows Up as New Suspect Named
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is investigating a fourth staffer in Britain’s governing Conservative (Tory) Party administration for insider betting. The party’s chief data officer, Nick Mason, has joined the list of government insiders suspected of betting on the timing of the...
Ex-Oglala Sioux Leader Gets 22 Months for Embezzling from Tribe
A former leader of South Dakota’s Oglala Sioux has been sentenced to 22 months in a federal prison for embezzling from the tribe. Julian Bear Runner, 39, was tribal president for just over a year, between January 2019 and January 2020. But...
California Lottery Won’t Pay Out on Courier-Bought Tickets
Buy a ticket for the California Lottery from an online lottery courier and your prize will be voided. Even if you hit it big, you could end up with nada, Lottery officials said this week. Meanwhile, the Lottery has written to its...
Jontay Porter Faces Criminal Probe in Canada Over NBA Betting Scandal
Canadian authorities have confirmed a criminal investigation is underway into former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for manipulating NBA games. The American athlete was banned for life by the league in April for “spot fixing” and leaking insider information to a New...
Vintage Slot Collector Wants Aussie Law Change After Gambling Prosecution
A Queensland, Australia vintage arcade-machine enthusiast has been fined under state gambling laws for possessing decommissioned old-school slot machines, The Courier Mail reports. Now, Greg Selman wants the law changed so that hobbyists like him can pursue their interests without fear of...
Rishi Sunak’s Bodyguard Arrested for Betting on Election
One of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s close personal protection officers has been arrested for allegedly placing bets on the timing of the forthcoming general election. The unnamed officer is understood to be a member of the London Metropolitan Police Force’s Royalty...
BetMGM Bettor Was Two Minutes Away From $2.5M in Portugal-Czechia Clash
One BetMGM customer was two minutes and about two inches away from winning a £2 million (US$2.5 million) payout on the Euro 2024 soccer championships on Tuesday. In the lead-up to the game between Portugal and the Czech Republic (Czechia) at the...
UKGC Probing More Election Bets After Sunak Aide Snafu
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has written to domestic betting operators asking them to examine all substantial bets made on the likelihood of a national election occurring in July. That’s after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s closest aide, Craig Williams, was found to...
High 5 Social Casino Ruled Illegal in Washington, Players to Be Paid Back
A federal judge in Washington state has ruled that two social casino apps operated by New York-based High 5 Games constitute illegal gambling in the state. The June 11 ruling by Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany Cartwright could put the company on the...
Entain Facing £100M Class Action Lawuit Over Turkish Bribery Probe
UK online gambling giant Entain is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors that could see it on the hook for £100 million (US$118 million.) London-based law firm Fox Williams says it is preparing to file the suit. It accuses Entain of failing...
