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3703 stories by Philip Conneller
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....
California Tribes’ Challenge to Cardrooms Faces Legal Setback
Judge’s ruling could halt tribes’ lawsuit against California cardrooms Dispute centers on third-party banking in “California games” SB 549 faces challenge over federal IGRA preemption claim California’s tribal casino operators have suffered a legal blow in their longstanding battle with the state’s...
New York Man Sues After Jake’s 58 Casino Shooting
Lawsuit alleges casino, county failed in providing adequate security Victim wounded in targeted shooting outside Jake’s 58 Casino Suspect arrested months later, faces attempted murder charges A Suffolk County, NY man wounded in what prosecutors described as a targeted shooting outside Jake’s...
Wealthy Golfers Targeted in $850K Rigged Casino Scheme
Criminal group used golf trips to lure wealthy victims. Rigged casinos and fake crimes enabled large-scale extortion. Authorities arrested 12; one suspect still at large. South Korean authorities have arrested 12 members of a sophisticated criminal group that lured wealthy individuals on...
Genting Highlands $630K Casino Chip-Theft Fugitive on the Run
Suspect exchanged some stolen chips for cash before fleeing Police suspect possible accomplices in casino chip theft Authorities coordinate with border agencies, may involve Interpol A former junket employee accused of stealing around US$630K in chips from Malaysia’s Genting Highlands casino in...
Gulfstream Park Sues Florida Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Decoupling Act
Lawsuit challenges Florida’s Decoupling Act as unconstitutional Gulfstream claims unfair licensing rules for live racing Critics warn threat to Florida’s thoroughbred racing industry Gulfstream Park racetrack is asking a judge to block the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) from requiring it to...
Churchill Downs Scores Big Win Against Michigan in TwinSpires Betting Case
Appeals court upholds TwinSpires operation during legal battle. Churchill Downs cites Interstate Horseracing Act and Constitution. Churchill Downs received a boost in its ongoing legal battle against the state of Michigan this week after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to...
Pennsylvania Pastor who Rigged Raffle Probed for Gambling
Priest allegedly confessed to rigging raffle for cash prize. Investigators probe $300K church credit card spending. Lavish purchases raise concerns over gambling behavior. A Catholic priest from Erie, Pa. who admitted to fixing a church raffle for a Chevy Corvette Stingray 1LT...
South Africa’s GrandWest Casino’s Gross Negligence Electrocuted Child
Court finds GrandWest liable for gross negligence, damages pending Child electrocuted by exposed wire near water-based rink Safety protocols failed during post-holiday venue dismantling A January 2020 family outing to the Grandwest Casino in Cape Town, South Africa, turned into a nightmare...
Florida Woman Convicted in LVS Casino Petition Fraud Case
Maria Bautista submitted 191 fraudulent petitions in 2021 campaign Scheme targeted a constitutional amendment for Florida casino expansion Las Vegas Sands and Seminole Tribe clashed over initiative An Ocala, Fla., woman has been found guilty of 13 counts of personal identification fraud...