Industry
January 23, 2026
Sports Betting Fraud Ring Sentencing Raises Identity Theft Concerns
The sentencing of a Mid-South sports betting fraud ring this week marked the end of a scheme that exploited the rapid expansion of regulated wagering in the United States. The rise of similar cases underscores the growing challenges facing operators and regulators as malicious actors use increasingly sophisticated tools. The Perpetrators Had an Elaborate Scheme […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Bally’s Dover Casino Sees Man Arrested on Drug and Human Trafficking Suspicions
On January 16, the Dover Police Department arrested Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware after responding to calls of a physical altercation. Police Arrest Suspect at a Bally’s Dover Casino Hotel Room Police said Freeman was taken into custody without incident, but further […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Huge $1.4B South Korean Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
South Korea has been able to dismantle one of the world’s largest gambling rings, with the country’s Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (BMPA) reporting on the record-setting bust. The bust has also led to the arrest of multiple people, with 23 people apprehended as part of the crackdown, but no names have been revealed. However, the […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Modesto PD Seizes $27K, Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
Modesto has been in the news cycle frequently these days. First, a big-time winner scooped $1 million from the Illinois Lottery, and now, law enforcement has moved against illegal gambling operators. All told, the Chicago-area’s soft spot for games of chance is well-documented. Police have now arrested four people on illegal gambling charges, part of […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Ex-Fayette County Official and $30M Powerball Winner Accused of Stealing $73K for Gambling
Georgianna M. Carter, 58, the former vice president of Point Marion’s parks committee and co-winner of a $30.6 million Powerball jackpot back in 2002, is accused of taking over $73,000 from the borough to fund her gambling habit. Former Parks Committee President Accused of Embezzling $73K for Gambling Carter was charged earlier this week with […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Man Related to Porter and Rozier NBA Gambling Scheme Gets 2-Year Sentence
Timothy McCormack, who has described himself as a gambling addict, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, becoming the first defendant punished for his involvement in a wide-ranging gambling conspiracy tied to NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. Judge Sentences McCormack Interestingly, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall imposed a sentence quite shorter than the […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Loophole Lets Offshore Operators Push AO Bets
Offshore gambling operators are taking advantage of the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, raising concerns among regulators and industry groups about how easy it is for unlicensed platforms to reach Australian players. These sites operate outside Australian law, meaning players have no consumer protections and no guarantee they can withdraw winnings. The Loophole […]
Poker
January 22, 2026
Ignition Clarifies: Viral Bot Farm Video Is From 2022
Poker pro Martin Zamani shared a controversial video over the weekend that once again sparked concern regarding the use of bots in online poker. The short clip appeared to show a “massive bot farm” on Ignition and Bovada, with multiple rooms full of computers running tables through VPNs, but no actual players present. “They’ve Known […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
Ohio Man Who Killed Jack Cleveland Casino Patron at Traffic Lights Sentenced to Life
An Ohio man has been sentenced to serve his current age in prison, and he will most likely spend the next 29 years behind bars before he can seek a parole hearing. Tyrell Chandler was sentenced after he was found guilty of killing a JACK Cleveland Casino patron, one Clarence Houston, on March 7, 2025. […]
Poker
January 22, 2026
Toronto Police Arrest and Charge Poker Pro Following Reports of Sexual Assault
Toronto police have arrested the professional poker player, 39-year-old D.K. for having allegedly sexually assaulted someone during an event. D.K. met the alleged victim for the first time in Toronto at an event he himself hosted. Allegedly, the victim was assaulted at some point during the event. On January 15, police received reports of sexual […]
