3661 stories by Philip Conneller
PokerTribes.com Alleged Con Man Indicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot
An alleged con man who infamously tried to sell online poker to two Oklahoma-based tribes has been indicted in Nevada on murder-for-hire charges. Fereidoun “Prince Fred” Khalilian, who often falsely claimed to be an Arab prince, is accused of paying his bodyguard,...
‘Aged Mobster’ Didn’t Punch Victim for Gambling Debt, Jury Hears
An elderly, reputed mobster didn't punch a Manhattan restaurateur because he was shaking him down for a gambling debt. Instead, alleged Genovese capo and octogenarian Anthony “Rom” Romanello slugged Shuqeri “Bruno” Selimaj because the restaurateur insulted him, according to Romanello’s lawyer. Selimaj...
$2B Powerball ‘Pretender’ Will ‘Go to War’ for Winning Ticket
A California man who claims to be the rightful owner of the world’s biggest lottery jackpot has vowed to continue his fight for the $2 billion prize he claims was stolen from him. Jose Rivera was speaking publicly for the first time...
Casino del Sol Tucson Patron Arrested for Mass Shooting Threat
A disgruntled casino-goer was in custody Friday after allegedly threatening a mass shooting at the Casino del Sol in Tucson, Ariz. Michael McClernon told tribal police he had no recollection of threatening to drive his truck into the front of the casino...
Alabama’s White Hall Entertainment Resort Shuttered in Raid by State
Alabama's Attorney General's office spearheaded a raid on White Hall Entertainment Resort and Casino in Lowndes County Wednesday as part of a targeted crackdown on illegal gambling. The casino is one of dozens of gaming establishments that have been allowed to operate...
Mohegan Sun Bus Driver Who Ate Cannabis Gummies Avoids Prison
A bus driver who passed out on I-95 in Connecticut after eating a whole bag of Smokies Edibles Cannabis-Infused Fruit Chews won't serve prison time for reckless endangerment, The Connecticut Post reports. A Connecticut Superior Court judge was satisfied Thursday that Jinhuan...
Capitol Casino Robber Faces Life for Murder of Security Guard
On Aug. 22, 2022, Sean Bernal, a 27-year-old security guard at Sacramento, California’s Capitol Casino, was shot dead as he attempted to prevent a robbery. His killer, Dawan Pecot, 38, was convicted this week of first-degree murder by a Sacramento Superior Court....
Las Vegas Cop ‘Coerced Woman into Sex’ in Santa Fe Station Garage
A now-fired Las Vegas police officer is facing serious charges after he allegedly threatened a woman with prison if she didn't have sex with him. The incident happened in the Sante Fe Station parking garage, 8 News Now reports. Until his arrest...
Las Vegas Mobster John Spilotro’s Former Home on the Market
Want to own a slice of Mob history? The former home of Las Vegas mobster John Spilotro is up for sale. Spilotro was the lesser-known brother of vicious Mafia enforcer Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, who inspired Joe Pesci’s character in the movie...
South Dakota Blackjack Cheat Sentenced for Witness Tampering
A convicted blackjack cheat from Aberdeen, SD, has landed more prison time after pleading guilty to intimidating a witness – his wife. Jordan Anthony Rondell, 36, was part of a team that conspired to bilk the Dakota Sioux Casino near Watertown, SD...
