Legal
December 9, 2025
Australian Court Concludes Case Against Accountant Who Gambled with Client Funds
One of Victoria, Australia’s most high-profile cases of white-collar crime has finally drawn to a close. Former accountant Andrew Marshall has been sentenced to six years and five months imprisonment for stealing over AUD 4 million ($2.66 million) from clients to support his escalating gambling addiction. The County Court of Victoria delivered its judgment this […]
Casino
December 9, 2025
Five Charged in Fake Calgary Casino Winnings Scheme
Calgary police have charged five people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud a southwest Calgary casino. Fake Card Winnings According to investigators, two casino employees are accused of issuing fake winnings to certain patrons over several weeks. The activity was first noticed by casino management, who launched an internal review before notifying the […]
Sports
December 9, 2025
Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Case
Terry Rozier appeared in federal court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse him of helping gamblers place winning bets tied to his performance in an NBA game. $3 Million Bond Secured with Luxury Properties The 31-year-old Miami Heat guard faces wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges connected to a […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
Turkey Orders Arrest of Top-Tier Soccer Players Amid Match-Fixing Scandals
Turkey continues its investigation of insider betting in the country’s professional soccer scene as prosecutors have ordered the detention of 46 individuals, including top-league soccer players, club presidents, commentators, and others, on suspicion of participating in the practice. Turkish Authorities Arrest High-Ranking Soccer Players and Officials Turkey’s ongoing investigation into match-fixing has sent shockwaves through […]
Casino
December 5, 2025
Police Searching for Suspect on the Run After a Shooting at a Hotel and Casino
Prince George’s County police have reported that a shooting at a food court inside the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino has resulted in a fatality. After arriving at the scene and finding the man, the police pronounced him dead. The identity of the victim is yet to be released. The only known information on […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Mother Sues Aliante Casino Over Son’s Fatal Shooting
The mother of a man killed on a North Las Vegas casino floor has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming the property failed to provide adequate security. “High Crime Area” On November 24, Willecia Calhoun filed a 14-page complaint in Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators, over the March 27 shooting death […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
Curaçao’s Gambling Regulator Faces Surprising Scrutiny
Curaçao’s gambling regulator finds itself under the spotlight after local prosecutors recently opened an investigation into the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). This development, revealed in a recent letter from the Financial Supervision Board (Cft), adds to the mounting controversy surrounding the island’s former finance minister, Javier Silvania. The Rising Scrutiny Aligns with Broader Investigations According […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Mexican Casino and Miss Universe Boss Accused of Working With Cartels
Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican business magnate involved in land-based casinos, online gambling, and as a co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, is sought in his home country for allegedly participating in a trafficking network dealing in fuel, weapons, and drugs, with connections to cartel organizations. Mexican Authorities Are Looking for Rocha According to the […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Europol Is Putting the Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Europe
At a time when illegal gambling in Europe has supposedly reached 79%, Europol is trying to continue pressuring black-market operators and bring those responsible to justice. In a recent operation, Europol successfully deployed 150 police officers in Sweden and Spain who targeted unlawful gambling operations that were also used to launder money. Authorities were able […]
Poker
December 2, 2025
“Calm and Controlled” Raid at Illegal Poker Club in Stockholm
A poker club in Stockholm was recently raided by multiple Swedish enforcement agencies during what participants say was a EUR 100 ($116) buy-in event with nearly 100 players in attendance. Drones, a Helicopter, and Europol Involved According to Dagens Nyheter, officers in tactical gear entered the long-standing Krukan poker club in Södermalm late on Friday […]
