Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
March 2, 2026
Australian Gaming Billionaire Faces Expanded Drug Case
Australian tech entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has been hit with a fresh set of drug-related allegations, widening the criminal case already underway against him in Perth. Gaming Billionaire Faces 17 Charges After New Drug Allegations The 44-year-old founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) appeared again before the Perth Magistrates Court, where prosecutors outlined nine additional counts […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Could Emerge as Key Witness in Tupac Murder Case
The long-running investigation into the Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur may soon draw another famous name back into public view. Defense lawyers for the only man charged in the case are considering calling Sean “Diddy” Combs to testify. Davis Pushes New Strategy, Hopes Diddy Can Undermine Old Admissions The potential move comes as Duane […]
Legal
February 27, 2026
Man Crashed His Car Into Several Others While Gambling on the Phone
A man from the UK, Jack Bentley, who was gambling on his phone while driving, collided with another vehicle, has been sentenced to prison. Police reported that the crash fractured the pelvis of a pregnant woman and forced doctors to perform an early delivery of her baby. Gambling Driver Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison […]
Legal
February 27, 2026
Wynn Resorts Under Fire Due to Recent Data Breach
Gaming giant Wynn Resorts recently suffered a severe cyberattack, leading to the loss of 800,000 internal records. As a result, the company is now facing lawsuits from customers who believe that its efforts to protect their personal information were insufficient. Sensitive Employee Data Was Compromised As mentioned, Wynn Resorts just suffered a serious cyberattack, compromising […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
20 Charged in Connecticut Betting Fraud Case Worth $190,000
Authorities in Connecticut say a widening investigation into an alleged online betting fraud has now led to charges against 20 residents. Officials continue their search for two suspected organizers believed to have coordinated the activity from outside the state. Authorities Uncover DraftKings Chargeback Scam Investigators from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection claim the scheme […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Sports Bettors Start Throwing Racial Slurs in Wake of Lost Wagers
That sports gamblers get furious over lost wagers shouldn’t surprise anyone. But when lines are crossed, these same bettors need to be cut off. The Premier League’s 2025-2026 season has had several examples of racial abuse heaped on players of color, with sports gamblers resorting to racist slurs to vent their frustration. Sports Gamblers Who […]
Legal
February 25, 2026
Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming, Raids Two Dens
Italian authorities have cracked down on an illegal gaming den tied to a Maltese gaming company as part of broader action against illegal gaming. The police also seized several illegal gaming machines from a separate location. Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Dens According to recent reports, the police in the Italian province of […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
Naked Man in West Virginia Casino Charged with Murder
Police is generally not someone to taunt while appearing in front of them in your hat and shoes – nothing more. The strange incident took place at the Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia, where the naked man confronted police in the most bizarre manner possible. Naked Man Quickly Discovered to Hold a Much Darker […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]