4107 stories by Philip Conneller
Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms
Circle K seeks court order over disputed $12.8M lottery ticket Store manager allegedly bought winning ticket after discovering its value Case hinges on ownership rules and alleged insider knowledge use Circle K is asking an Arizona judge to prevent a $12.8 million...
Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight
Judge allows cities to join legal fight over blackjack ban New rules could slash cardroom revenue and city funding Industry warns regulations may dismantle California cardroom model UPDATE: On Monday, the California Superior Court denied a motion by several tribes to intervene...
Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote
US House passes bill to effectively ban greyhound racing nationwide Measure targets betting, breeding, and training of racing greyhounds Senate decision looms as industry and advocates clash over ban The US House has passed a measure that would effectively end greyhound racing...
Prediction Platforms Ask Federal Regulators to Redefine ‘Gaming’
Prediction markets urge narrow gambling definition to avoid industry shutdown Sports event contracts at center of state vs federal regulatory battle Leagues push stricter safeguards over integrity risks in sports markets A coalition representing prediction market platforms is urging U.S. regulators to...
Ocean Casino Resort Sued for Millions Over Dealer Tip Pooling Practices
Dealers claim tip pooling cuts earnings during required non-tipped work time Lawsuit argues casino improperly uses employee tips to cover internal costs Case could impact how casinos apply tip credits under wage laws Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort is accused in a...
Resorts World – New York City’s First Full Casino Opens in Queens
New York City’s first full-scale casino, complete with live table games, opened at Resorts World Queens on Tuesday with a ceremonial dice roll featuring legendary rapper and investor Nas. The new casino is an expansion of Resorts World New York City, located...
Victory for Doug Polk: Texas Clears The Lodge Poker Room to Reopen
Grand jury rejects charges, clearing The Lodge Card Club owners Doug Polk says club will reopen after assets returned Case highlights legal gray area around Texas poker clubs Texas’s biggest cardroom, The Lodge Card Club, is back from the dead. Poker pro...
MGM Grand Detroit Refused Gambler’s $17K Jackpot — Now Courts Say She Can Fight Back
Casino lets gambler play and lose, then blocks jackpot payout Court initially sides with casino over regulatory jurisdiction issue New ruling reopens path for players to sue over winnings When Monique Jewell walked into the MGM Grand Detroit in 2017, no one...
The Math vs. The Market: Why Opta’s Supercomputer Still Favors Arsenal for the Title Despite Bookies’ Doubts
Opta simulations favor Arsenal despite tight projected points gap Bookmakers lean City due to market behavior and betting trends Small statistical edges can create big differences in title probability Manchester City’s 2-1 home win against Arsenal last Sunday blew the race for...
Thai Buddhist Abbot Gets 50 Years in $9M Baccarat Embezzlement Scandal
Former abbot jailed 50 years for $9 million temple embezzlement Stolen donations allegedly gambled on high-stakes online baccarat Case exposes weak oversight of temple funds and monk accountability A former Buddhist abbot at one of Thailand’s most prominent temples has been sentenced...
