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fentanyl bust, Isleta Resort and Casino, undercover sting, Daron Holmes, tribal police, New Mexico drug case, M-30 pills, federal indictment

Arizona Man Charged in Isleta Resort & Casino Fentanyl Sting

Undercover officer arranged fentanyl pill buy at tribal casino. Holmes arrived with 10,000 pills sealed in vacuum packs. Multi-agency arrest recovered cash, pills, and confirmed identity. An Arizona man was busted at New Mexico’s Isleta Resort and Casino in October...

Philip Conneller November 21, 2025

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California cardrooms, tribal gaming, IGRA, Gavin Newsom, Lauri Damrell

Judge Torpedoes Tribal Lawsuit Against California Cardrooms

Judge rules federal law overrides California’s Tribal Justice Act. Tribes lose bid to challenge cardrooms’ “California games.” Ruling renews decades-long gambling fight between tribes...

Philip Conneller October 13, 2025
Mississippi Stud cheating, Casino card marking, San Diego casino fraud, Pala Casino scandal, Harrah’s Resort cheating

Alleged Cheaters Face Felony Charges in SoCal Mississippi Stud Scheme

Pair allegedly bent cards to gain an unfair betting advantage Prosecutors say suspects won more than $32K through the scheme Casino surveillance and tribal...

Philip Conneller October 2, 2025
illegal gambling Florida, Sheriff Marcos Lopez, racketeering investigation, Fusion Social Club, Robin Lynn Lopez arrest

Wife of Suspended Florida Sheriff Arrested in Racketeering, Gambling Case

Florida Sheriff’s wife charged in multimillion-dollar gambling ring cas Investigators allege misuse of power and campaign contributions Unlawful casino-style operation ran for nearly five...

Philip Conneller June 23, 2025