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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
June 15, 2022
Man Steals $7,000 Purse to Gamble, Another Embezzles $300K Victim Funds
Gambling addiction can be devastating and not just for the people who suffer directly from it, as with any addiction, people are ready to steal to fuel their problem behavior. The Stolen Purse The Pahrump Valley Times made public another case that seems to stem from problem gambling. A theft report came in on June […]
Casino
June 14, 2022
Gambling Addiction Leads a Family Man into Conning His Employer Out of £6.7M
James Hall, a family man from Bolton, stole the massive amount of £6.7 million ($8.1 million) from his employer, Merseyside-based shopfitting company Vale UK, during a period of four years. Hall, 49 years old, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his crime. The court has found that he lost almost all of […]
Business
June 14, 2022
Former Penn National Employee Charged by USA SEC With Insider Trading
A former software engineer has caught SEC’s eye trading based on the company’s future acquisition plans. Insider Trading in Face of Acquisition The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it is charging former director of backend architecture at Penn Interactive Ventures (PIV) David Roda, aged 36, with insider trading. Charges stem from the company’s acquisition […]
Casino
June 14, 2022
Man with Gambling Addiction Sentenced to Six Years
An Australian man with a gambling problem will spend almost seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of defrauding an acquaintance from AU$2.7 million or roughly $1.9 million. The culprit, one Munir Muzafar Fakrud Hassanali, fleeced his 66-year-old victim out of money over the course of two years. Hassanali convinced the person […]
Casino
June 13, 2022
Ronaldo Cleared of Palms Casino Resort Sexual Assault Charges
The case against the alleged sexual assault committed by soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo was finally struck down by a Las Vegas Judge. The case, dating back to 2009, and allegedly taking place during the player’s visit to the Palms Casino Resort, was found lacking in establishing reasonable doubt about Ronaldo’s guilt. Ronaldo’s Reputation Restored in […]
Legal
June 9, 2022
CCTV Footage Gets a Sportsbook Robber Arrested
Starting April 4, 51-year-old Brett Mullan allegedly visited several sportsbooks in the London area on different occasions, using a collapsible walking stick as a shotgun to threaten and rob the establishments’ staff. CCTV footage combined with police efforts helped put an end to his offenses three weeks later. On Monday, Mullan stood inside the Snaresbrook […]
Legal
June 9, 2022
Howard League Study: Police Doesn’t Recognize Connection between Problem Gaming and Crime
Britain’s Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms researched whether police officers recognize the connection between gambling harm and crime. After a thorough investigation, it turns out the police are ill aware of the correlation between the two. The Results Are Concerning The Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms has carried out three major […]
Lottery
June 7, 2022
North Carolina Lottery Winner Imprisoned for Murder
A lottery winner from North Carolina forfeited his luck by committing a murder. The victim was his girlfriend who was 31 years younger than him. Hill Used to Be a Humble Person Michael Todd Hill is a 54-years-old nuclear power plant worker from Leland, North Carolina. The man, described as a “nice guy” by his […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
NC County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Arcade, Seizes $280K
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has carried out a raid against a suspected illegal gambling venue which resulted in the seizure of close to $280,000 in money generated through the unlawful activities. An investigation into the Duck Arcade Sweepstakes on Mooresville Road in Salisbury that commenced back in March 2021 has yielded results with the […]
Industry
June 6, 2022
Illegal Wagering on FX Movements Busted by Hanoi Police
Police in Hanoi busted an illegal gambling ring accepting bets on movements in the foreign exchange (FX) market and arrested the man who ran it, according to the report from the Ministry of Public Security last week. Wealth and Luxury Lifestyle The organizer of the gambling ring, 38-year-old Dao Minh Sang, set up three online […]