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Philip Conneller
4211 stories by Philip Conneller
Camrose Casino Receivership Jeopardizes Edmonton Move
The company that owns the Camrose Casino in Alberta, Canada, has been ordered into receivership by the province’s superior court, the Court of King’s Bench. The judgment was handed down to Mayfield Investments Ltd. Thursday...
Philadelphia DA Sues Elon Musk Over “Illegal Lottery” for Voters
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is suing Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, over his controversial plan to hand out $1 million a day to a registered voter in key swing states until November 5....
Gambler’s Civil Conspiracy Suit Against Resorts World, Scott Sibella Tossed
A federal judge in Nevada has tossed a lawsuit brought by high-stakes gambler Robert “RJ” Cipriani against Resorts World Las Vegas and its former president Scott Sibella. The suit alleged that Resorts World and Sibella...
Yolo Group Founder Tim Heath Fights Off Abduction Attempt
An Australian gaming billionaire foiled his abduction by members of an international crime syndicate in Estonia in July, according to court filings. Tim Heath, an early Bitcoin adopter who made his fortune from crypto gaming...
Elon Musk Cans Pro-Trump ‘Election Lottery’ After DOJ Complaint
Elon Musk appears to have abandoned his controversial lottery scheme to encourage swing-state voters after receiving a pointed letter from the US Department of Justice. The tech billionaire, who has thrown his weight behind the...
SoCal Lawyer Gambled Client Funds, Lied About Terminal Cancer
A lawyer from Manhattan Beach, Calif., who stole $116K from clients to gamble and then pretended he had terminal cancer, has been disbarred, the State Bar Association said Monday. Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez’s misappropriation of funds...
Las Vegas Sports Bettor Claims William Hill Screwed Him Out of $40K PGA Bet
A Las Vegas sports bettor thought he was flush with cash when he backed outsider Joel Moscatel Nachshon to win the first round of the 2023 Australian PGA Championship via William Hill. Now the bettor...
1XBet Streams ‘Fake’ Sports from Russia, Ukraine
In a drab gymnasium, an amateur three-a-side game of futsal is playing out on a scaled-down playing surface. The uninspiring spectacle is billed as “Arsenal versus Real Madrid.” There’s no referee and no spectators. The...
Chukchansi Gold Casino Hit with Protests Against Disenrollment
Visitors to the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, near Fresno, Calif., on Saturday, witnessed around 100 people outside the premises protesting against its owner, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. The demonstrators were out in...
Elon Musk’s Pro-US Constitution Election Lottery ‘Unconstitutional’ – Critics
Betting on the outcome of the Presidential Election may be legal in the US – for now, at least – but pro-Trump tech billionaire Elon Musk’s lottery scheme to encourage swing-state voters is a bridge...
