Lottery
October 13, 2025
Florida Man Heists Lottery Shop, Tries to Cash in Tickets
One Florida man had the perfect crime planned. Rob a local lottery shop, scoop up hundreds of tickets, and try to cash in any winners – at the exact location. Justin Farley, 43, was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department over his alleged robbing of a Circle K shop in the city. Returning to […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Former A-League Star Ulises Dávila Pleads Guilty to Match-Fixing
Ulises Dávila, 34, a former Mexico youth international and captain of Macarthur FC who was named A-League Men Player of the Year in 2021, has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to his involvement in a profitable match-fixing scheme. Dávila Pleads Guilty to Fixing Yellow Cards Dávila was alleged to be the mastermind behind a […]
Poker
October 10, 2025
George Janssen Wins Big Poker Tournament While Waiting a Court Sentence
George Janssen, a Michigan poker ace who previously claimed to be the target of a complex kidnapping plot and is currently awaiting sentencing for fraud, won a Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) tournament this week. Janssen Wins Tournament While Awaiting Court’s Decision Janssen topped a field of 312 players in a $400 buy-in […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Woman Steals $113K from Armored Vehicle Meant for Casinos
A woman in Las Vegas, Regina Valenzuela, was arrested on Monday, September 29, and taken to the Clark County Detention Center. She is suspected of having stolen $113,000 or more from an armored truck at the company where she worked. Money Is Missing, So Is the Employee for the Day The money was earmarked for […]
Poker
October 10, 2025
Cory Zeidman to Serve 46 Months in Prison over Bogus Sports Tipping Scheme
Corey Zeidman, a poker pro who has won the 2012 World Series of Poker bracelet, has admitted guilt in a case involving a fraudulent sports betting ring. In December 2024, the man pled guilty to wire fraud but was only sentenced this week. Now, Zeidman will have to spend the next 46 months in prison […]
Sports
October 9, 2025
Thailand Arrests 18 Sports Commentators over Ties to Illegal Gambling
Sports commentators and online streamers have fallen into the wide net of law enforcement in the kingdom of Thailand, following an investigation into their alleged involvement and promotion of illegal gambling platforms. Thailand Cracks Down on Promoters of Illegal Gambling Led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Social Listening and Monitoring Center, investigators […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Ex-Banker Jailed for Stealing $2.6M to Cover Gambling Debt
A Tokyo court has sentenced a former bank manager to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of stealing gold bars and cash worth nearly $2.6 million (SGD 3.36 million) from one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. An Attempt to Cover Gambling Debt Y.Y., 47, a former deputy branch manager at Mitsubishi UFJ […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Man Steals $450K to Fuel Gambling, Faces up to Six Years in Prison
James Hoffman, 42, of Depew, has entered a plea agreement, admitting to having stolen close to $450,000 ($446,118.42) from a volunteer fire company to fuel his gambling addiction, as well as make personal purchases. The development was announced by New York’s Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, who said that Hoffman has acknowledged his fault […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Bellagio Hit with Lawsuit by Man Who Was Assaulted over Slot Jackpot
Hitting a jackpot win at a casino is a dream come true for many people, or at least a way to lift their mood and enjoy themselves. Yet, imagine if you were assaulted shortly after the win – this could definitely dampen your spirits. Trio Seeks to Claim Another Player’s Jackpot This is what happened […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Singapore Police Bust Illegal Online Betting Syndicate
Singapore police have arrested seven men suspected of running an illegal online betting network, following a coordinated investigation involving the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Police Seized EUR 330,000 in Assets So far, four of the seven suspects, with ages between 28 and 53, were taken in […]
