3205 stories by Philip Conneller
UK Police Drop Probe Into Conservative Party Insider Betting
London’s Metropolitan Police (the Met) has concluded its investigation into the betting scandal that marred the lead-up to Britain’s July 4 general election. None of those investigated will be charged with misconduct in public office, the Met said. However, it’s still possible...
Texas Lottery Implements Rule-Change After System Gamed for $95M Jackpot Win
Unusual requests to the Texas Lottery from vendors who suddenly want to scale-up on ticket processing machines will be treated with a higher degree of scrutiny. That’s after a New Jersey-based syndicate walked away with a $95 million jackpot after buying up...
Stronach Group Family Bicker in Court Over Founder Frank’s Misconduct Charges
An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a motion by Frank Stronach’s granddaughter that sought to compel the Stronach Group to disclose any documents related to sexual misconduct claims against the 91-year-old. The filing by Selena Stronach also sought records of payments...
King Gaming Ran ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Op on Isle of Man
An online gaming company that pledged to invest millions into transforming a derelict vacation center on the Isle of Man into a swanky office complex was operating a large-scale “pig-butchering” scam on the island. King Gaming’s plan to build a multimillion-dollar HQ...
Cherokee Casino at Will Rogers Downs Reopens After Tornado Wreckage
The Cherokee Casino at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., reopened Wednesday, three months after a tornado ripped through the complex causing widespread wreckage. Three horses died and many more were injured when the category EF-3 tornado hit on May 25, Memorial...
Entain Shareholders Sue Over $760M Turkish Bribery Fine
A group of investors in UK-based online gambling giant Entain (OTC: GMVHF) have filed a class-action lawsuit that seeks compensation for damage done to the company’s share price by a bribery probe into its former Turkish operations. The complaint, filed Wednesday in...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Opposes Koi Nation, Scotts Valley Casinos
California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, has written to the federal government to voice opposition to two tribal casino projects in the heart of the state’s wine country, which he claims “stretch the ‘restored lands’ exception beyond its legal limits.” In a letter...
Philippines’ Fugitive ‘POGO’ Mayor Flees to Indonesia Amid ‘Chinese Spy’ Claims
The fugitive former mayor of a small town in the Philippines who is accused of being a Chinese spy with links to human trafficking via the online gambling industry has fled to Indonesia, according to Philippine authorities. The case of Alice Guo...
Gambler Gets Nine Years for Stealing $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings
An Illinois judge had a bone to pick last week with a former food service director for South Chicago schools who stole 11K cases of chicken wings valued at $1.5 million and gambled away the proceeds. Judge Michele Pitman of the Circuit...
Lake of the Ozarks Casino Backers Sue to Revive Rejected Ballot Measure
A campaign group dedicated to establishing a commercial casino in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft Tuesday in a bid to get the issue on the ballot. Last week, Ashcroft rejected a proposed ballot...
