4107 stories by Philip Conneller
Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform
Fresno State and NCAA investigating men’s basketball players for betting Two players are under suspicion for wagering on their own team to underperform Fresno State has suspended two players from its men’s basketball team and removed another in the latest sports betting...
Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested for brandishing a gun at casino in 1996 Harrell claims he was receiving death threats and feared for his life Charges were later dropped Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a gun...
Wales First UK Nation to Ban Greyhound Racing
Welsh government announces greyhound racing ban Move welcomed by animal rights groups GBGB claims “lack of evidence” to support the ban Wales will become the first UK country to ban greyhound racing – “as soon as practically possible,” the Welsh government announced...
Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms
Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings It’s been one week since Entain Global...
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,...
