4173 stories by Philip Conneller
MGM ‘No Duty of Care’ Toward Man Who Gambled $25 Million, Court Affirms
Court upholds that MGM Resorts isn't legally obligated to prevent compulsive gamblers from betting Plaintiff Sam Antar lost nearly $25 million on MGM platforms Lawsuit claimed MGM violated the Consumer Fraud Act by offering bonuses...
Suspected Serial Casino Rapist Captured in New Mexico
Josue Macias, 35, arrested for three alleged assaults Victims allegedly kidnapped from Downs Racetrack & Casino License plate readers linked Macias' vehicle to crime scenes Authorities in New Mexico have arrested a man they suspect...
Mafia Helps New York Top Nation in Federal Gambling Arrests
New York still dominates federal gambling arrests Organized crime keeps illegal gambling thriving in New York FBI tactics focus on using gambling cases for RICO New York State is the biggest market in the country...
Pete Hegseth Registered on DFS Site as “PeteHegseth,” Sparking Security Concerns
Hegseth’s Sleeper.com registration raises security alarms Experts warn foreign intelligence likely targeted Hegseth’s devices Political fallout grows but Hegseth retains Trump’s protection US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed up to daily fantasy football site Sleeper.com...
Florida House Passes Bill That Puts Thoroughbred Racing at Risk
House approves ‘decoupling’ bill allowing tracks to drop live racing Legislation backed by Stronach Group, which wants Gulfstream Park casino DeSantis has criticized the bill as harmful to Florida’s racing industry A bill that would...
Indiana GOP Official Locked Up for Molesting Daughter in Las Vegas Casino
Ex-Hancock County, Ind., commissioner John Jessup assaulted daughter during Las Vegas birthday trip Victim publicly identified herself, called for maximum sentence Jessup gets six to 15 years after guilty plea A former Republican Indiana county...
Lotto.com Sues Texas Lottery Over Courier Ban
Lotto.com alleges Texas Lottery encouraged couriers in lawsuit Courier services under fire after massive jackpot win Texas Lottery Commission faces legal and political pressure Lottery courier Lotto.com is suing the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) in...
Two Kings Casino: Hackers Claim Theft of $700 Million NC Resort’s Blueprints
Hackers Threaten to release plans for $700M casino Tribe says stolen documents are outdated drafts Anubis latest in wave of ransomware groups targeting tribal casinos A ransomware group calling itself “Anubis” claims to have stolen...
Four Queens Las Vegas Stabbing Victim Sues Casino for Negligence
Victim alleges inadequate security during stabbing incident Lawsuit seeks damages for injuries sustained in 2023 Similar case involving MGM Grand settled confidentially The victim of a June 2023 stabbing inside Fremont Street’s Four Queen’s Hotel...
Florida Woman Who Faked Death After Gambling Stolen $4 Million Gets 10 Years
Remote worker stole more than $4 million from employer Faked death to evade detection Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison A Florida woman who embezzled more than $4 million from her employer and then...