Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Türkiye’s Banks Begin Sending Notices to Consumers about Risks of Illegal Gambling
Türkiye has been intensifying its efforts to rein in the illegal gambling market, which has been a continuous focus of law enforcement and judicial efforts, with a new strategy outlined by the country’s Justice Minister, Yılmaz Tunç. New Action Plan Set to Intensify Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling in Türkiye In the latest such effort, the […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Las Vegas Homeless Man Run Over and Killed by Drunk Dotty’s Casino Visitor
A patron of Dotty’s casino has been arrested for allegedly crashing their vehicle into a homeless encampment, resulting in a loss of life. Court documents show that the defendant has left the establishment intoxicated from excessive alcohol consumption. Following this, the man proceeded to take off in their vehicle while still under the influence. The […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Shooter Involved in Street Takeover Facing Open Murder Charges
A 19-year-old murder suspect was arrested after police spent 1 month looking for him. Joredyn Hubbard was taken in by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after allegedly shooting and killing a man in November. The shooting occurred during what is believed to have been a street takeover. A press release has revealed that Hubbard […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Three Arrested After Alleged Knifepoint Robbery Scheme at Bally’s Rhode Island Casino
Rhode Island authorities have apprehended three individuals from Massachusetts accused of carrying out a coordinated robbery scheme inside Bally’s Hotel Casino. This incident has renewed concerns about criminal activity targeting casino patrons during late-night hours. Authorities urge patrons to remain cautious, particularly when approached by strangers offering private meetings in secluded areas. The Suspects Allegedly […]
Industry
December 31, 2025
Bristol Police Officer Sues Casino Guest over Viral Videos
A new legal showdown tied to an incident at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, has drawn attention to the clash between viral social media claims and law enforcement reputations. A Bristol police officer has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $200,000 in damages after a casino guest posted a series of TikTok […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Nearly 4,000 People Visited Casinos While Hospitalized, and Fraud is Suspected
A potential national healthcare fraud has been unearthed by the tax watchdog in Bulgaria, with 3,890 patients listed as admitted to hospitals discovered to have been gambling at casinos while supposedly undergoing treatment. Supposed Hospital Patients Were In Fact at Casinos, Gambling According to the National Revenue Service, or NAP for its Bulgarian acronym, the […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Embezzlement of Over $700K Lands Dotty’s Ex-Employee a 30-Year Prison Sentence
A former employee of Dotty’s has received a 30-year prison sentence after confessing to embezzlement. 61-year-old Thomas Tonar, from Sun Valley, had illegally obtained more than $700,000 while working for them. The perks offered to a full-time employee of Dotty’s are quite lucrative; they include PTO, a 410K and health insurance. On four acts of […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Vietnam Authorities Bust Another High-Profile Illegal Gambling Ring
The Vietnamese government is stepping up its fight against illegal gambling as law enforcement increasingly faces organized and technologically advanced criminal networks operating across borders. While the country recently allowed limited access of Vietnamese citizens to land-based casinos, the illegal sector remains a pressing issue. Chinese Nationals Exploited Tourist Visas The newest legal crackdown unfolded in the […]