Industry
January 19, 2026
Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Reportedly Arrested for DUI
Lamar Odom has run afoul of the law in a newly-surfaced report that alleges that the man was arrested speeding in Las Vegas early on Saturday. The ex-NBA forward was supposedly speeding at 41 miles per hour over the speed limit and had difficulty steering his car when police asked him to stop. Former NBA […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
LA Casino Evacuated After Bomb Threat Turns Out False
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Los Angeles-area casino and nearby buildings last Thursday afternoon, though it later turned out to be a hoax. Prank Caller Asked for $50,000 At around 4 pm, the Park West Bicycle Casino and Hotel in Bell Gardens cleared hundreds of people after a caller demanded $50,000, threatening […]
Legal
January 16, 2026
Illegal Gambling Gang Leader Receives 9-Year Sentence for Kidnapping
A notorious gang leader who headed organized crime and illegal gambling from prison has been slammed with a 9-year prison sentence after ordering the kidnapping of a woman. The Leader Organized His Gang from Prison Luis Ramirez, the leader of Westside Riva (WSR), a street gang based in Southern California, has received another prison sentence […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
NCAA & CBA Players and Fixers Face Charges over Manipulated Games
Prosecutors have charged a number of athletes and match-fixers who rigged several games. The charges are related to a broader scheme that sought to exploit NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games for illicit gain and involved dozens of players. The Scheme Ran Deep The notorious scheme involved multiple players who were in cahoots with match-fixers […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
CGF: UK Gambling Black Market Is Nearing 10% Market Share
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has published a new report, suggesting that offshore companies now command a 9% share of the UK gaming market. The report is based on data from the first half of 2025 and asserts that illegal gaming has reached a “shocking scale.” The Shadow of Crime Lurks Behind Famous Sporting […]
Legal
January 15, 2026
Former Supreme Court Attorney Faces Trial over High-Stakes Poker
Tom Goldstein built a reputation as one of Washington’s leading lawyers, forging a reputation of excellence in the Supreme Court whose opinion carried significant weight both in court and in academia. However, his professional acumen did little to protect him as he now faces a federal jury over allegations tied to millions of dollars in […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Nevada Wants Life Ban for Ohtani-Linked Bookmaker
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to permanently shut the door on Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, after assessing his conduct this week. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to recommend that Bowyer be added to the state’s Black Book, which would ban him for life from entering […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Misdemeanor Charge Puts NFL Player’s Million Dollar Contract in Danger
The arrest of an NFL player could jeopardize his $17.5 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Addion was arrested for trespassing in the Hard Rock Casino in Florida. Seminole Indian Police took Addison into custody at 3:46 am on Tuesday. He has since been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor, “trespassing in an occupied structure […]
Legal
January 14, 2026
Trying to Cash in Stolen Ticket Lands Florida Man in Jail
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly trying to claim a six-figure lottery prize with a stolen ticket. Since the Sunshine State treats lottery tickets as a personal possession worth the prize it wins, the man now risks up to several decades in prison. Electronic Data Determined the Ticket Had Been Stolen A few […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Two Ex-Met Cops Get Suspended Sentences for SA Casino Attack
A pair of former Metropolitan Police officers walked free after a nighttime sexual assault at a popular central London gambling spot. The attack, which happened in the Hippodrome Casino‘s rooftop bar, has put police misconduct back in the spotlight and sparked debate about safety in busy nightlife areas where drinking, crowds, and gambling come together. […]
