Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
January 15, 2026
Former Supreme Court Attorney Faces Trial over High-Stakes Poker
Tom Goldstein built a reputation as one of Washington’s leading lawyers, forging a reputation of excellence in the Supreme Court whose opinion carried significant weight both in court and in academia. However, his professional acumen did little to protect him as he now faces a federal jury over allegations tied to millions of dollars in […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Nevada Wants Life Ban for Ohtani-Linked Bookmaker
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to permanently shut the door on Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, after assessing his conduct this week. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to recommend that Bowyer be added to the state’s Black Book, which would ban him for life from entering […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Misdemeanor Charge Puts NFL Player’s Million Dollar Contract in Danger
The arrest of an NFL player could jeopardize his $17.5 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Addion was arrested for trespassing in the Hard Rock Casino in Florida. Seminole Indian Police took Addison into custody at 3:46 am on Tuesday. He has since been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor, “trespassing in an occupied structure […]
Legal
January 14, 2026
Trying to Cash in Stolen Ticket Lands Florida Man in Jail
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly trying to claim a six-figure lottery prize with a stolen ticket. Since the Sunshine State treats lottery tickets as a personal possession worth the prize it wins, the man now risks up to several decades in prison. Electronic Data Determined the Ticket Had Been Stolen A few […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Two Ex-Met Cops Get Suspended Sentences for SA Casino Attack
A pair of former Metropolitan Police officers walked free after a nighttime sexual assault at a popular central London gambling spot. The attack, which happened in the Hippodrome Casino‘s rooftop bar, has put police misconduct back in the spotlight and sparked debate about safety in busy nightlife areas where drinking, crowds, and gambling come together. […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Florida Removes 230 Illegal Slot Machines During Ex-Sheriff-Linked Raid
Authorities in Florida have shut down three illegal gambling operations in Lake County, including one casino allegedly tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Over 200 Slot Machines Seized The raids followed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s description of June 4 as “a solemn day for Florida,” following Lopez’s arrest over his alleged role […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Grand Island Casino Bomb Threat Turns Out to Be Fake
Police in Grand Island looked into what seemed like a big threat at the Grand Island Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon, but found out the scary call was not real. Cops say this event, which for a short time made people leave the building and led to a careful security check, was a classic example […]
Poker
January 12, 2026
Australian Poker Pro Falls to Temptation, Ends up Cheating
One of the biggest names in Australian poker, Chris Skinner, was caught on camera cheating as he was participating in a small tournament on New Year’s, called Poker With Fred. Skinner Falls from Poker Grace over What Appears Petty Cheating The event required an AUD $125 buy-in or about $85, and it was recorded on […]
Legal
January 9, 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Orders Psych Test
Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, the suspect linked to the fatal shooting that claimed two lives at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in September of last year, has pleaded not guilty. However, suspicions rise if Jones can even understand what he is being accused of, so his attorney requested a psychological examination. Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Cambodia Extradites Crypto Scam Kingpin to China
Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, a billionaire businessman accused of running a massive cryptocurrency scam, to China. Authorities say his schemes involved luring trafficked workers into forced labor camps to defraud victims around the world. Lengthy Transnational Crime Investigation Chen was one of three Chinese nationals arrested on January 6 after a months-long joint investigation […]