4008 stories by Philip Conneller
Is Ryan Giggs the Worst Ever Ambassador for International Women’s Day? His Shady Casino Ad Sparks Backlash
Ryan Giggs appears in International Women’s Day promotion for controversial casino. Critics question why gambling site chose scandal-hit soccer star. Campaign sparks backlash over tone-deaf marketing and Giggs’ past allegations. Soccer legend Ryan Giggs has “hit an obscene new low,” according to...
Ex-Homeless Colorado Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize at Walmart
Formerly homeless Colorado man wins $1 million scratch-off at Walmart Lottery ticket purchased during frustrating work shift changes his life Second story shows similar $1 million win for long-term homeless man Not long ago, Jonathan G. was living in a shelter and...
Casino Billionaire’s Donation to Tommy Tuberville Campaign Raises Eyebrows in Alabama
Casino billionaire Jeffrey Soffer donates $10,000 to Tuberville campaign Donation reignites debate over Alabama lottery and casino legalization Out-of-state casino backing raises questions about gambling expansion College football coach turned Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville is building a war chest in his...
Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach
Death threats demanded players deliberately lose matches during professional tournaments. Messages included gun images and detailed personal information about players’ families. Incidents highlight rising gambling abuse and match-fixing risks in tennis. A series of disturbing death threats sent to women’s tennis players...
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) claims...
Bookies Sweat 200/1 Tottenham Hotspur Relegation
Tottenham slump turns 200-1 relegation bets into bookmaker liability. Spurs sit just above relegation after fifth straight Premier League defeat. Early bettors could land huge payouts if Tottenham drop. UK sportsbooks say they will take a hit if Tottenham Hotspur continues its...
Kiowa Tribe Impeaches Chairman Who Hobnobbed with South Korean ‘Cult’
Kiowa lawmakers unanimously impeach Chairman SpottedBird over alleged financial misconduct Controversial Korea trip tied to Good News Mission draws scrutiny Casino oversight dispute and $300K trustee stipends central to impeachment The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma has impeached its chairman after tribal lawmakers...
Medical Supply Exec in $3M Tax Evasion Case Caught with $400K in Shopping Bag
Federal judge increases Alex Kleiman’s bail to $350,000 before sentencing Casino security footage shows the executive entering an Atlantic City casino with $400,000 Medical supply executive admitted to tax evasion tied to nearly $3 million A California businessman who pleaded guilty in...
Nevada Casino to Pay $1M After Hack Exposed Data of 229,000 people
Eureka Casino agrees to $1M settlement after major 2022 ransomware breach Hack exposed personal data of more than 229,000 customers and employees Victims may claim up to $5,000 for documented breach-related losses The Eureka Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, has agreed to pay...
Philadelphia Store Clerk Who Was Shot During Game Cash Theft Sues Banilla Games
Philadelphia clerk Ahmedein Maham was shot during a robbery targeting skill-gaming cash Lawsuit claims Banilla machines forced workers to manage large payouts Case highlights the safety risks of unregulated skill games in Pennsylvania A Philadelphia store clerk who survived being shot in...
