Casino
June 6, 2022
Tennessee Woman Allegedly Steals PPP Loans to Gamble
A woman from Memphis, Tennessee is now in hot water with federal authorities after evidence surfaced that she had fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Plan loans and misused the money to fund her gambling habit. While this is not the first case of such gross mismanagement of federal funds, Kenyatta Danielle Hooper, 34, may expect to […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
Filipino Man Resorts to Stealing Bicycles to Cover Gambling Debt
The Philippines has been a particularly dynamic gambling market. Yet, gambling addiction has been plaguing some of the less fortunate and the country has somewhat fallen behind in directing payment to these individuals. One such is a 52-year-old man who was arrested after stealing and pawning a bicycle so that he could pay off his […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
India Sentences Nine People for Illegal Gambling Dating Back to 2011
India has recently broached the topic of regulating gambling across multiple states, with the most recent one being Meghalaya. Local opposition has been mounting over the past weeks, though, and different groups have spoken against a proposal to introduce more regulated gambling options lest it begets more vice. In fact, many people are exploring gambling […]
Casino
June 3, 2022
Electronic Craps Dealer at Riverwalk Casino Caught Cheating
Cheating in casinos is as old a trick as casinos themselves and while the tools and methods have evolved throughout the years, one element in the scheme remained a constant – the need for insider help. Manually Changing Electronic Craps Numbers Riverwalk Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi was the latest casino to report an incident in […]
Casino
June 2, 2022
Four Kidnappers Gunned Down in the Philippines, Chinese Victim Saved
The exploitation of Chinese nationals in overseas illegal gambling markets continues. The most recent law enforcement operation in the Philippines led to authorities gunning down four Chinese citizens who had reportedly kidnapped a compatriot. The victim had come to the Philippines to work in a casino but was captured by the criminals who wanted to […]
Casino
June 1, 2022
Thailand Police Busts Illegal Gambling Websites at Lake Pine Resort
Thailand is still tip-toeing around the idea of whether to legalize its casinos. On the face of it, the idea seems pretty good. The Asian country is a premier tourist destination for many rich countries and adding casinos into the mix would be a great way to ensure that more tax revenue is generated. But […]
Legal
May 27, 2022
Man Jailed after Stealing from an Elderly Casino Player
A thief who stole an elderly woman’s casino winnings was brought to justice and will remain in prison. Three Men Assaulted an Elderly Casino Player In 2016, an anonymous 73-year-old casino player managed to win almost $25,000 by playing roulette. She left the Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club in Ireland feeling lucky but her luck […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
CA Illegal Casinos Linked to Drugs, Violence, Corruption
An investigation targeting illegal gambling, narcotics, and gun trafficking under the code name ‘Operation Community First’ launched by the Orange County Asian Organized Crime Task Force in February 2021 resulted in arrests and three indictments linked with illegal casinos. “These illicit businesses are a breeding ground for drug trafficking, violence and even police corruption.” US […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
WSOP Bracelet Winner Involved in $25M Sports Betting Scheme
Another professional poker player seems to be embroiled in a seedy affair as charges of fraud and money laundering were brought up against Cory Zeidman, a Florida-based pro, on Wednesday. He is also facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as additional charges to commit money laundering. Litany of […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
Last Chicago Conspiracy Convict Gets a Sentence
The prosecution of Chicago’s largest gambling ring to date is finally over as the judge gave probation to the last participant in the operation. Prassas Got Two Years of Probation and a Fine Vasilios Prassas, 39, was one of the most loyal members of the operation. He served as an agent and scouted new people […]
