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4107 stories by Philip Conneller
Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case
Former federal prosecutor accused of using stolen identities for online gambling Plea deal could erase charges after two years of supervision Court records suggest gambling account restrictions may have driven scheme A former federal fraud prosecutor in West Virginia has admitted using...
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino Ahead of Major Texas Resort
Temporary East Texas casino to create 110 jobs before resort opens Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on massive new Naskila Casino Resort Supreme Court ruling clears path for expanded tribal gaming in Texas The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe plans to open a temporary casino in...
Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal
Former footballers convicted in major Hong Kong match-fixing conspiracy Illegal betting ring manipulated more than 30 Hong Kong football matches Players were offered thousands to deliberately lose league games A multi-million-dollar match-fixing syndicate has been dismantled in Hong Kong after two former...
Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring
Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the men charged last week with involvement in...
New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup
New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about the financial burden of hosting the 2026...
Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino
Federal indictment alleges casino email account secretly monitored for months Fraudsters impersonated Light & Wonder to redirect nearly $270,000 in payments FBI says international cyber fraud suspects will be pursued worldwide A federal court in South Dakota has indicted a Nigerian man...
iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict
Israeli prosecutors accuse iGaming marketer of insider Polymarket trading on military strikes Dormant Polymarket account triggered online speculation before suspect’s arrest Reserve major allegedly leaked classified military timing information via WhatsApp An Israeli judge has lifted a gag order shielding the identity...
Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff in sweeping AI-first restructuring move CEO Brian Armstrong pushes flatter teams and AI-native operating structure Layoffs come amid crypto slowdown and prediction market regulatory pressure Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is cutting around 14% of its workforce, as the...
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi
Federal judge rules Kalshi contracts likely fall under federal derivatives law Arizona blocked from pursuing criminal gambling case against Kalshi platform Ruling intensifies nationwide legal battle over sports prediction markets A federal judge has blocked Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against...
Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive
Muscogee Nation fights dismissal of lawsuit over sacred burial site Tribe alleges ancestors’ remains disturbed during Alabama casino construction Court battle centers on sovereignty, immunity, and protection of sacred land The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) is pushing back against new efforts to...