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 […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Gang Running Illegal Gambling Site Apprehended in UAE
In Dubai, a group of 26 people was arrested for running an illegal online gambling site. The arrests were carried out by a crime investigation unit of the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency. At the time of the arrests, the illegal site had become worth more than KRW 120 billion ($81 billion). Those arrested are being […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
Ex-UPay Chief Remains in Arrest for Alleged Facilitation of Illegal Gaming
Bekhzod Botirov, the former chief executive officer of payments provider UPay, has remained in custody in Uzbekistan due to allegations of illegal gambling transactions. The man was arrested earlier this year, with supporters describing his detention as a pressure campaign against the Humans company group. Botirov Was Arrested over Alleged Ties to Illegal Gambling On […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
Kazakh Couple Arrested for Using Spycam to Defraud Australian Casino
New South Wales police have detained a Kazakhstani couple accused of using a concealed camera and earpieces to cheat their way to nearly AUD 1.2 million (around $784,000) at Crown Sydney casino in Australia. Couple Accused of Cheating in Crown Sydney Casino According to New South Wales police, a 36-year-old woman by the name of […]
Casino
December 1, 2025
State Set to Decide Fate of Long-Running New York Casino Contest
New York City’s long-running casino contest might end soon. State regulators will vote on Monday to decide its outcome. This vote has attracted a lot of attention. With Finances Tight, State Nears Crucial Vote in Shrinking Casino Contest Over the years, the contest has seen neighborhood fights, changing political trends, and many bidders. Now three […]
