Legal
April 24, 2026
Second Man Tied to Murder of Poker Player James Lushin Was Arrested
Justin Andrew Jones, 40, of Indianapolis, was taken into custody Wednesday morning on suspicion of being connected to the murder of famous poker player James “Matt” Lushin. Second Suspect Apprehended In Poker Player Murder Case A father of one, Lushin was widely admired on the poker circuit, with over $500,000 in tournament winnings, according to […]
Prediction Markets
April 24, 2026
US Soldier Charged Over $400K Maduro Betting Case
A US Army special operations soldier involved in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power has been charged with using classified information to place bets on the mission through Polymarket, federal authorities said on Thursday, April 23. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of turning roughly $33,000 in wagers into about $409,000 in […]
Legal
April 23, 2026
Man Who Climbed the Las Vegas Sphere Sentenced to Serve Prison Time
Maison DesChamps, who became the first person to climb the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere in February 2024, causing over $100,000 in damages, was sentenced Monday to 45 days in the Clark County Detention Center. DesChamps Sentenced for Climbing the Sphere Judge Danielle Pieper, who oversaw the case, also sentenced DesChamps to one year […]
Sports
April 22, 2026
Las Vegas Authorities Dismantle $8M Illegal Betting Network
Law enforcement agencies in Las Vegas have broken up an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal betting operation following a lengthy investigation that involved federal and state regulators. A 57-year-old local resident, William West Roberts, now faces multiple criminal charges tied to unlicensed gambling activities and suspected financial misconduct. Tip-Off Sparks Investigation into Multi-Million Betting Ring The probe […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Big Rise in Illegal Betting During Grand National Weekend
The Grand National, Britain’s biggest horse race, has once again gotten a lot of attention from the public. However, along with the excitement, there are growing concerns about the amount of illegal gambling that is happening in connection with the race. GBP 100m in Bets Flow to Illegal Sites During Aintree Event Recent estimates published […]
Sports
April 21, 2026
DraftKings Hacker Who Helped Steal 600K Sentenced to 30 Months
The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has confirmed the sentencing of one Kamerin Stokes, 23, known as “TheMFNPlug,” who pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit computer intrusion. He will spend the next 30 months in a federal prison with three years of supervised release and will have […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Interpol’s Red Notice Goes After Fugitive Tycoon in the Philippines
After Interpol issued a red notice against gambling businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, authorities have stepped up their efforts to find him. This is part of a larger international effort to get him arrested. Philippine Fugitive Atong Ang Targeted by Global Police Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed the alert, which asks police around the world […]
Legal
April 20, 2026
Police Arrest Human Traffickers Who Laundered Money Via Canadian Casinos
Canadian authorities have arrested two people as part of a crackdown on a human trafficking operation that laundered money via casinos across the country. The two have been charged with various offenses, with one of them remaining in custody. Victims Helped the Authorities with the Investigation On April 17, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Mom Who Gambled at Pennsylvania Casino While 14-Month-Old in Car Arrested
Adults who leave their infant or small children unattended to enter casino properties and gamble for what could be hours is a recurrent theme in the news cycle. Baby Rescued in an 80-degree Fahrenheit Weather from a Casino Parking Lot Unfortunately, despite the better efforts of private properties and regulators, this continues to be the […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
Ex-NBA Guard Set to Admit Guilt in Expanding Betting Probe
Former professional basketball player Damon Jones is preparing to change his plea in a major US gambling investigation. He positions himself as the first defendant among dozens to accept responsibility in the sweeping case. Damon Jones to Change His Plea in Expanding Gambling Probe A federal court in Brooklyn is scheduled to hear the plea […]
