Casino
January 1, 2024
NH Concord Casino Shuts Down amid Owner’s COVID Funds Misuse
A former state senator, the owner of the casino, has been accused of misusing public COVID-19 relief funds to purchase luxury cars. The accusations have been vehemently denied by both former Rep. Senator Andy Sanborn and his legal representative who has accused the state of building its case on thin grounds and without substantiated evidence. […]
Casino
December 29, 2023
Two Arrested in Connection with MGM National Harbor Casino Robbery
This is precisely what is happening in the case of two robbers who were arrested in Oxon Hill earlier this week in connection with the robbery at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino. Officials at Prince George’s County Police Department have confirmed the arrest and that the two individuals were in custody. Chips Stolen, Culprits […]
Sports
December 22, 2023
Tennis Governing Elite Vows to Foil Online Abuse of Players
The world’s tennis governing bodies, including the USTA, WTA, ITF, and AELTC, have confirmed that they are going to collaborate with Threat Matrix to start monitoring public-facing social media abuse directed at tennis players. Tennis Pros to Get Help Against Online Abuse This is part of a broader effort to protect players, ensure the well-being […]
Casino
December 22, 2023
Nevada Blacklists Mississippi Illusionist from Casinos
Different states across the US where casino gambling is legal have established exclusion lists. Such lists often include the names of individuals who were found guilty of gambling-related crimes or were involved in other illegal activities. With their name added to the infamous “black books,” those patrons are banned from visiting casinos in a particular […]
Industry
December 20, 2023
Priest Addicted to Gambling Accused of Stealing $117K from Church
Problem gambling can often result in huge debts or in some cases push people to commit different crimes. Usually, such crimes are related to embezzlement, fraud or even robberies, resulting in criminal charges against those who decide to break the law. This is precisely the case of an assistant priest from Washington County, Pennsylvania, who […]
Legal
December 20, 2023
FBI Claps Back at MGM Cyber Criminals with Decryption Tool
According to the Justice Department, a coalition of law enforcement agencies in Europe and the United States has been able to foil the plans of the hacker organization which launched a series of attacks on the hospitality and gaming sector in the USA, and notably targeted gaming and hospitality company MGM. Hackers Mount Debilitating Attacks […]
Industry
December 18, 2023
Vegas Teens Allegedly Murder Student, Say They Acted in Self-Defense
Last month, a group of Las Vegas teenagers fatally wounded a high school student during a confrontation over stolen headphones and a vape pen. Four of the nine teenagers who were arrested in connection to the beating have now claimed that it was in self-defense. According to attorneys, the victim, Jonathan Lewis, was the one […]
Legal
December 18, 2023
US Government Indicts Seven People Related to a Jamaican Lottery Fraud
Last week, the US Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh announced the indictments of seven men allegedly connected to a lottery scam that targeted American citizens. The operation was based in Jamaica and required international cooperation between authorities to bust. As reported by the Pittsburgh office, the arrested men include both Jamaicans and Americans. The full list […]
Legal
December 18, 2023
Basketball Pro Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Nevada Murder
Professional basketball player Chance Comanche has been arrested over alleged participation in the murder of a young woman. According to the police, the 27-year-old athlete teamed up with his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, to kill the victim. The victim is Marayna Rodgers, a 23-year-old woman who was reported missing recently. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department […]
Casino
December 14, 2023
Casino Winner Assaulted and Robbed of $38K in Mahtomedi
According to charging documents, Deangelo Romaine Jacox (32), identified as the truck’s driver, and passengers Shawn Eric Lewis Jr. (35), and Tristin Tyler Jacox Mann (33) are the three men who assaulted and stole around $38,100 from the 67-year-old victim who was returning to his residence in the 700 block of Griffin Court at around […]
