Gambling News - 'Crime'
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]
Casino
March 10, 2026
Nevada Urges Casinos Not to Underplay the Risk of Cyberattacks
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has once again issued a warning to casinos in the Silver State, cautioning them not to downplay the threat of cyber attacks against their operations and systems, and citing the rise of such incidents over the past months. Employees Need to Be Vigilant as Cybersecurity Risks Persist The regulator […]
Casino
March 10, 2026
Swiss Casinos Zurich Busts Global Cut-Card Scam
The World Game Protection Conference (WGPC)paid its tributes to Swiss Casinos Zurich, which helped tackle an international gang of baccarat scammers, CDC Gaming originally reported. The conference, which focuses on the gambling industry’s integrity and pays specific attention to scammers, such as card counters, chip pocketing, and more, has been an annual meeting place for […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Spanish Police Bust Gang Exploiting Ukrainian Women for Online Gambling Laundering
A Ukrainian criminal organization in Spain has been busted by local police authorities, in collaboration with other agencies, and with assistance from Interpol. The gang is tied to money laundering, which was perpetuated through online gambling platforms. Police in Spain Bust Ukrainian Gang That Stole Identities, Laundered Money Through Gambling According to the investigators, a […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Robbery Gone Wrong: Man Steals Lottery Tickets, Cash in Colorado
Police in Colorado Springs have arrested a man in connection with a February robbery that didn’t quite end like hitting the jackpot. Charges of Aggravated Robbery R.I. was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after officers obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday, along with a search warrant for his home. The incident happened on February […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Failed Dutch Casino Robbery Could Lead to Suspended Sentences
Three people accused of attempting to rob a casino in the Dutch town of Sluis could avoid returning to prison after prosecutors proposed suspended sentences instead of additional jail time. The case relates to a failed plan in September 2023 that collapsed when one of the suspects unexpectedly encountered the casino’s manager and fled in […]
Legal
March 5, 2026
Former Med Exec and Tax Evader Caught at Atlantic City Casino with $400K Cash
Alex Kleiman, 44, from Long Beach, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to tax evasion after failing to pay nearly $3 million in federal income taxes. As part of his plea agreement, he was required to stop gambling and participate in addiction counseling. However, just one month after entering the plea, he went to the Ocean […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Store Clerk Who Was Shot During Robbery Sues Skill Games Company
A Philadelphia store clerk narrowly evaded a tragic end after being shot in the face during an armed robbery. The man is now suing the skill games company whose machines were the cause of the attack. The Robbers Were After the Skill Game Money The plaintiff is the 27-year-old Ahmedein Maham, who was shot during […]
Casino
March 3, 2026
Ex-Home Depot Employee Allegedly Stole $4M in Gift Cards
A woman who used to work at a Home Depot has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison following her guilty sentence in relation to the theft of thousands of gift cards from her previous boss. Former Home Depot Employee Faces $4M Day of Reckoning Identified as F.I of Covington, Georgia, the […]