4065 stories by Philip Conneller
Missouri Casino Heist: $1.3 Million Stolen, Suspect Still At Large
Two masked suspects steal $1.3 million in Isle of Capri Boonville robbery Employee accused of planning crime and using explosives as diversion Second suspect remains at large as investigation continues in Missouri Authorities in Missouri are continuing their search for a man...
Commerce, Bell Gardens Consider Tax Hike to Offset California Blackjack Ban
California cardroom rules threaten major revenue for local city budgets Commerce and Bell Gardens rely heavily on casino tax income Officials propose sales tax hike to offset potential financial losses Two California cities are asking voters to approve a sales tax hike...
Oakland Gambling Den Security Guard Walks Free Despite Gun Linked to Killing
Man found with murder-linked gun avoids prison after sentencing Prosecutors concede no direct evidence tying suspect to killing Judge rejects guilt-by-association, orders time served after two years A man hired as a “security guard” at an illegal gambling den in Oakland, Calif.,...
Police Allege Poker Player Matt Lushin Killed Over $50K Debt
Poker player killed in alleged dispute over $50,000 marijuana debt Rental SUV, phone records, and payments tied suspect to crime Forensic evidence and sealed bags linked suspect to victim’s operation Poker player James “Matt” Lushin was killed over a debt, Indiana prosecutors...
$167M Powerball Winner Arrested Again, Accused of Stealing $12K
Powerball winner arrested for alleged $12K burglary in Kentucky Third arrest since jackpot win, with multiple charges pending Prior incidents include police assault, intimidation, and hit-and-run case The winner of a $167 million Powerball jackpot who was arrested last year for kicking...
ESPN Brings World Series of Poker Back After Five-Year Absence
ESPN regains WSOP rights after five-year run on CBS platforms Moneymaker’s 2003 win sparked poker’s global popularity boom NHL lockout helped WSOP ratings surge on ESPN reruns The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will return to ESPN this summer after a five-year...
Isle of Capri Boonville Casino Robbery: Armed Suspects at Large
Armed suspects rob Missouri casino, flee after threatening staff and patrons Witness describes masked gunman vaulting counter as customers evacuate FBI and ATF join search after suspects escape across river Federal authorities have joined the hunt for two men who robbed the...
Texas’ Largest Poker Room Shutdown Likely Permanent After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Raid
Texas poker giant The Lodge shuts down after state raid Investigation targets alleged illegal gambling and money laundering activity Closure highlights legal gray area facing Texas card clubs Two weeks after authorities raided Texas’ largest poker room, Austin’s The Lodge Card Club,...
L.A. Powerball Pretender’s Bizarre Billion-Dollar Claim Collapses in Court
Woman falsely claimed $1.08 billion lottery prize, lawsuit dismissed Judge rules no contract existed, calls claims “threadbare” Real winner confirmed months later, ending bizarre public spectacle A Los Angeles woman who claimed to be the rightful winner of a $1.08 billion Powerball...
Taiwanese Fugitive ‘The Eel’ Shot Dead in Cambodia
Taiwanese fugitive tied to 88 Club scandal killed in Cambodia Police probe targeted shooting linked to gambling finance networks Case exposed links between underground banking, police, and elites A slippery Taiwanese organized crime figure known as “The Eel” was shot dead on...
