Sports
December 14, 2023
Ex-Jags Employee Probed for $22M Theft Possibly the Worst DFS Loser
ESPN, a media that has been following the development and interviewing different members of the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) community, has provided updates on the case of Amit Patel, 31, who is accused of misusing the team’s virtual credit card program from 2019 through 2023 to fuel what prosecutors allege is a luxurious lifestyle. Gambling […]
Casino
December 14, 2023
Allegations of Child Gambling Prompt Class Action Lawsuit Against Roblox
Roblox, the rapidly expanding virtual gaming platform, is facing a class-action lawsuit in the Northern California District Court over allegations that it facilitates child gambling. The lawsuit contends that the company has failed to implement adequate measures to prevent children from accessing external gambling sites through its application. Legal Action Unveils Unauthorized Youth Access to […]
Legal
December 13, 2023
Fredericton Lawyer’s Cautionary Tale Reveals the Perils of Gambling Addiction
Choukri, who served as the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s deputy attorney general, repented of his actions, admitting his addiction had caused significant financial damage to his clients. The details of his fall from grace reveal the insidious dangers of gambling and how it can strike even wealthy and respected individuals. A Dramatic Fall From […]
Casino
December 12, 2023
Bally’s Evansville Loses $212,000 to Phishing
A few months after the devastating cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars, Bally’s property in Evansville, Indiana, has become the victim of a phishing scam. As a result, the casino hotel has lost more than $212,000. As reported by the Evansville Police Department, the Bally’s venue was commissioning a construction firm for work on its property. […]
Casino
December 12, 2023
Shooting Incident at Washington State’s Lucky Eagle Casino Raises Safety Concerns
Lucky Eagle Casino found itself embroiled in a fatal shooting incident over the weekend, leading to the temporary closure of the establishment following a harrowing encounter between law enforcement and a murder suspect. This development perpetuates November’s unfortunate trend, as armed violence inside US casinos is becoming a regular occurrence. Witness Testimony Revealed Additional Details […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
Gambling-Related Crime in the US: December 12, 2023
Police departments across the United States have reported a number of recent gambling-related crimes, ranging from the puncturing of the tires of cars at a casino parking lot to illegal gambling operations. In the meantime, two extorters were convicted and face decades in prison A California Man Damaged the Tires of 35 Cars In California, […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
Australia’s ATO Slams Chinese Gambling Mogul with a $35M Bill
Tom Zhou, also known as Mr Chinatown, has been slammed with a huge tax bill in Australia. While currently serving a sentence in China, Zhou must be ready to pay millions in evaded taxes upon his release. As reported by The Herald Sun, Zhou’s Australian gambling empire has evaded millions of Australian dollars in taxes. […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
New Hampshire Casino Owner Faces License Revocation Amidst Fraud Allegations
Former state senator and current casino owner, Andy Sanborn, faced a heated hearing on December 11 as he fights to retain his gaming license amidst allegations of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic assistance. Concord Casino Owner Faces Allegations of Misusing $844,000 in Federal Loans Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino, is accused of using nearly […]
Sports
December 12, 2023
FL Man Gets 71 Months in Prison for Running Offshore Sportsbook
Although the law states that people found to participate in online gambling may face fines and prison sentences, few if any players have ever been indicted on similar charges. Running an offshore sportsbook, though, is a whole other matter, as Dion De Cesare, a former Florida nightclub owner, has come to learn the hard way. […]
Casino
December 11, 2023
Virginia Wants You to Snitch on Illegal Gambling Operations
In a public appeal, the Virginia State Police said that it is launching a dedicated hotline, Gaming Tip Line, which is aimed at helping authorities locate and shutter illegal gambling operations. Illegal Forms of Gambling Now Targeted by the Public Eye This comes after extended attempts by local authorities to limit the proliferation of illegal […]
