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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
February 26, 2025
Court Sides with KSA’s Decision to Block Operator with Alleged Ties to Murder of Journalist
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced that the court in Hague has agreed with the regulator’s decision to block a Maltese operator with alleged ties to the murder of an investigative journalist. The Dutch regulator refused the gambling company’s application in 2023, triggering legal proceedings. The Operator’s Application Was Shot Down For context, the Malta-based operator in […]
Industry
February 26, 2025
Seven Businesses in Florida Raided over Illegal Gambling
In a recent operation against illegal gambling in Florida, thousands of dollars were seized along with nearly three dozen illegal gambling machines by law enforcement. The state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, uncovered details regarding the extensive operation. Fight Against Illegal Gambling Continues Although the illegal gambling raids took place last week, the […]
Casino
February 26, 2025
Sault Tribe Hackers Demand Answer as Cyberattack Aftermath Unfolds
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians continues its work to get its operations back on track after a crippling ransomware attack on February 9. This cyber strike disrupted Kewadin Casinos and other tribal services leaving many people uncertain while officials tried to regain control of their systems. In an unexpected twist, the hackers […]
Casino
February 25, 2025
Turkish Pop Star Sentenced in Gambling Promotion Case
Turkish pop singer Serdar Ortaç has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined ₺400 ($10.93) for promoting illegal gambling, following a ruling by the 25th Criminal Court of First Instance in Istanbul. However, the court suspended the sentence, placing him on probation instead. This decision means Ortaç will avoid jail time unless he […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
Lexington County Gambling Ring Raking $60K per Week, Busted
A clandestine gambling ring in Lexington County that was operating illegal slot machines and video poker devices raked in between $60,000 and $100,000 per week before federal authorities intervened, according to an indictment. Bookkeeper Pleaded Guilty The case, which had remained largely under the radar, came to light this week when one of the accused, […]
Sports
February 19, 2025
Israeli Soccer League Hit by Big Match-Fixing Scandal
The Israel Football Association (IFA) has found widespread match-fixing in the third-tier League A North. This scandal involves about 40 players, club officials, and team owners. IFA Chairman Moshe Zuares called it a big blow to the sport leading to demands for police to step in. Investigation Reveals over Half of League’s Games Fixed for […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Las Vegas Drunk Driver Sentenced After Deadly Car Accident
A drunk driver who caused a crash claiming the life of one person and significantly injuring another in Las Vegas is going to prison. The heartbreaking accident dates back to March last year, when the driver, identified with ithe nitials C.H., was speeding down Las Vegas Boulevard going 140 miles per hour before hitting another […]

Industry
February 14, 2025
H Casino in Minsk Laundered Millions from Illegal Bets, Report
In 2020, as most of the world imposed strict lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Belarus took a vastly different approach. Its authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, dismissed the virus as insignificant, famously suggesting that a few shots of vodka and a sauna were all that was needed to fend it off. As a result, Belarus […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Pro Gambler “Lord Lester” Jailed for a Cruise Company Scam
R.L., also known as “Lord Lester” was convicted of fraudulent trading and concealing criminal property following a nine-week trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Court Convicts So-Called Lord Lester R.L., a professional gambler from Luton, England, was recently sentenced to five years in jail for scamming nearly 200 people with fake cruise holidays. The man, who […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Ex-South Korea Casino Employees Face Justice for $3.5M Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreigners
The scheme that took place at the Golden Crown Daegu Casino in South Korea saw a number of staffers, from rank-and-files to executives, participate in a well-orchestrated and fraudulent scheme that interfered with game results to defraud foreigners of an estimated $3.5 million. South Korean Casino Employees and High-Ranking Execs Face Reckoning Specifically, the case […]