2966 stories by Philip Conneller
UCSF Admin Stole $1.5M as She ‘Spiraled Into Depths’ of Drugs, Gambling
A University of California San Francisco administrator stole $1.5 million in tuition payments as she “spiral into the depths of destructive behavior,” according to court filings. Outwardly, Sandra “Sandi” Eileen Le, 55, was a respectable middle-aged woman with a stable job as...
Ex-DraftKings Exec in ‘Company Secrets’ Row Wants $310K Legal Fees
A former DraftKings executive whom the company accused of corporate espionage after he jumped ship to Fanatics wants his ex-employer to stump up some of his legal fees. In early February, DraftKings sued its former head of VIP, Michael Hermalyn, claiming he...
UK Lottery Operator Allwyn Must Account on Donations: Lawmakers
As Czech company Allwyn takes over the reins of the UK National Lottery, Britain's lawmakers are seeking guarantees that the new operator will meet its commitment to donate revenue to good causes. Allwyn displaced Camelot, which operated the lottery since its 1994...
She Beverage Co. ‘Scammed Investors for Casino Binges’ – Court
A California-based beverage company that marketed drinks for women has been ordered to pay $14 million in penalties. That’s for allegedly scamming investors and spending the proceeds on casino binges and other luxury items. The She Beverage Co. describes itself on its...
New York Racing Studying Nationwide Adoption of Synthetic Tracks
Could America’s horse racetracks, from Santa Anita to Saratoga, soon be carpeted entirely with synthetic surfaces? That’s exactly what a new committee established by the New York Racing Association (NYRA) wants to discover. The racing body’s All-Weather Surfaces Committee is composed of...
Star Casino Sydney Faces Fresh Licensing Probe Amid Reform Doubts
Sydney’s Star Casino will face a second investigation into its business practices. That's after the New South Wales gambling regulator expressed doubts about the success of its efforts to reform. Operator Star Entertainment was found unsuitable to hold a Sydney casino license...
Powerball Lottery Sued by D.C. Man Who Thought He Won $340M
A Washington D.C. man is suing Powerball and the D.C. Lottery for $340 million, plus interest, after he claims he was wrongly denied a winning jackpot of the same amount. On January 6, 2023, when the jackpot hit those dizzying heights, John...
WSOP ‘Champions Reunion’ Event to Kickstart 2014 Schedule
The 45th annual World Series of Poker will kick off on May 28 at Paris Las Vegas with an all-new Champions Reunion Event, organizer Caesars Entertainment has announced. The $5K No Limit Hold’em freezeout will be free-to-enter for all living former WSOP...
HKEX Threatens Alvin Chau Companies with Delisting Over Russia Deal
Two companies formerly controlled by fallen junket king Alvin Chau could be booted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the city’s securities regulator (SFC) has said. That’s over concerns about a US$116 million sale of assets in Russia. Trading was halted this...
Australian Greyhound Trainer “Probably” Bludgeoned Dogs
An Australian greyhound trainer has been banned from the sport for life after he was found “on the balance of probabilities” to have bludgeoned three retired dogs to death, probably with a hammer. Trevor Rice was also fined a total of $3,350...
