Sports
March 17, 2026
Betting Syndicate Crumbles After Kidnapping Scandal
Worldwide Sporting Investments (WSI), an Australian sports betting syndicate run by 28-year-old Tyler Roberts, came crashing after taking a particularly dark turn last spring. $1.5M Debt, Kidnapping, and Crime Networks Currently, WSI is in court-ordered liquidation, and creditors claim the company owes them roughly $1.5 million. Court filings say the business now has less than […]
Lottery
March 16, 2026
Kentucky $167.3M Powerball Winner Who Assaulted PD Pleads Guilty
Celebrating a little too hard, James Farthing, the winner of $167.3 million and a former convict, was arrested in Florida at St. Pete Beach near Tampa last April. He had gone on a bender following the life-changing news that he would become a millionaire after a life of hardship, but his happiness was marred when […]
Casino
March 16, 2026
Drunken Bally’s Twin River Casino Romp Ends Badly for Police Detective
An off-duty detective ended up embroiled in a career-damaging scandal at the Bally’s Twin River Casino, leading to personal and professional repercussions for the law enforcement veteran. According to local media Target 12, which operates under WPRI, detective Gary Slater visited the property last October, when he got heavily inebriated and began exhibiting signs of […]
Casino
March 13, 2026
Ex-Beauty Queen Dupes Investors of $10M to Fund Gambling Lifestyle
The drawback? None of the people involved was aware that they were spending their money on helping the woman maintain her gambling lifestyle. Ms Woman Nevada 2020 was able to leverage her profile, looks, and supposed flair for business by convincing unsuspecting investors that they were backing a real venture. The perpetrator was able to […]
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 […]
