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Poker
January 27, 2023
Professional Poker Player Sentenced to Probation in Michigan
On Thursday, the gambling regulator in the state, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), unveiled details regarding the recent sentencing. The regulator explained that Thatcher was sentenced to 12 months of probation on January 19, 2023. The penalty comes after the poker pro pleaded guilty early in December to one felony count for his participation […]
Legal
January 25, 2023
Malta Couple Found Guilty of Gambling Away Donations for Their Sick Child
Ryan Debattista and Nicole Bezzina admitted to their crime after the court accused them of using €35,000 ($32,000) worth of donations to fuel their gambling addiction. They pleaded guilty, also admitting to money laundering. However, the father released a statement that he had confessed to a crime he did not commit, as he had no […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Premier League Ties to Asian Betting Companies Raise Concerns
There are currently ten English Premier League (EPL) clubs that are in partnership with eight Asia-facing betting brands. What all those brands have in common is that they are all tied to an Isle of Man-based company called TGP, an investigation by The Mail on Sunday reveals. Currently, TGP Europe is licensed by the gambling […]
Legal
January 23, 2023
Poker Pro Finally Admits Guilt in NYSGC Hoax
Keeping a grudge for nearly half a century has got to be a lot of work, and Carter’s admittance is a clear sign that it has probably gone on long enough. Finally Pleading Guilty He was found to have left threatening voicemails and mailed white powder to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) over […]
Industry
January 23, 2023
Illegal TikTok Gambling Operation under Investigation in Minnesota
The men, allegedly participating in the operation collected subscription fees and partial bets while streaming live gambling activities. The Edina man allegedly collected a $5.99 fee as a subscription as well as $25 for every $100 deposited for betting. Gambling and Streaming over TikTok Those funds were reportedly obtained by the man via different cash […]
Sports
January 19, 2023
WPBSA Continues to Probe Match-Fixing Allegations against Ten Players
The breaches, if proven, could lead to a ban from the sport and a fine, with the exact penalty determined based on the severity of each case. WPBSA’s Integrity Unit and Sportradar have conducted a thorough probe that now suggests that the targeted individuals have been complicit with betting offenses and have effectively broken the […]
Casino
January 17, 2023
US Court Discards RCBC Dismissal Claim Over 2016 Bangladesh Cyber Heist
The 2016 cyber heist resulted in the loss of $81 million to Philippine casinos so the RCBC is facing accusations of negligence in failing to prevent cybercrime. It is also facing accusations that it did not implement adequate security measures to prevent the theft of such a large sum of money. The New York Supreme […]
Legal
January 16, 2023
Fraudster Arrested after Cheating the US Stock Market
Peter Coker Junior, the ex-chair of South Shore Holdings which operated the failed gambling resort The 13, has been arrested in Phuket last Wednesday. Coker was wanted by Interpol because of his involvement in financial fraud. Coker Used to Chair a Business Which Wanted to Get Into Gambling As reported by the Bangkok Post, Coker […]
Legal
January 13, 2023
Macau Police Busts Illegal Gambling Scheme and Arrests 15 People
The Macau Daily Times reported that the arrested Macau residents of ages 29 to 66 years old were allegedly part of an illegal online gambling business operated on overseas servers. The Investigation Was a Collaboration Between Macau and Guangdong Authorities At a press conference that took place on January 12, the Macau Judiciary Police announced […]
Casino
January 11, 2023
NY Officer Faces Charges of Tipping an Illegal Gambling Operation
The Department of Justice issued a statement Tuesday revealing that Thomas J. Loewke, 51, a Rochester resident, was arrested over allegations of obstructing an investigation. Ex-cop Allegedly Tips Illegal Gambling Operation about Probe Loewke used to be a Sergeant with the New York State Police when he was contacted by a Trooper with details regarding […]