Gambling News - 'Crime'
Sports
April 22, 2026
Las Vegas Authorities Dismantle $8M Illegal Betting Network
Law enforcement agencies in Las Vegas have broken up an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal betting operation following a lengthy investigation that involved federal and state regulators. A 57-year-old local resident, William West Roberts, now faces multiple criminal charges tied to unlicensed gambling activities and suspected financial misconduct. Tip-Off Sparks Investigation into Multi-Million Betting Ring The probe […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Big Rise in Illegal Betting During Grand National Weekend
The Grand National, Britain’s biggest horse race, has once again gotten a lot of attention from the public. However, along with the excitement, there are growing concerns about the amount of illegal gambling that is happening in connection with the race. GBP 100m in Bets Flow to Illegal Sites During Aintree Event Recent estimates published […]
Sports
April 21, 2026
DraftKings Hacker Who Helped Steal 600K Sentenced to 30 Months
The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has confirmed the sentencing of one Kamerin Stokes, 23, known as “TheMFNPlug,” who pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit computer intrusion. He will spend the next 30 months in a federal prison with three years of supervised release and will have […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Interpol’s Red Notice Goes After Fugitive Tycoon in the Philippines
After Interpol issued a red notice against gambling businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, authorities have stepped up their efforts to find him. This is part of a larger international effort to get him arrested. Philippine Fugitive Atong Ang Targeted by Global Police Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed the alert, which asks police around the world […]
Legal
April 20, 2026
Police Arrest Human Traffickers Who Laundered Money Via Canadian Casinos
Canadian authorities have arrested two people as part of a crackdown on a human trafficking operation that laundered money via casinos across the country. The two have been charged with various offenses, with one of them remaining in custody. Victims Helped the Authorities with the Investigation On April 17, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Mom Who Gambled at Pennsylvania Casino While 14-Month-Old in Car Arrested
Adults who leave their infant or small children unattended to enter casino properties and gamble for what could be hours is a recurrent theme in the news cycle. Baby Rescued in an 80-degree Fahrenheit Weather from a Casino Parking Lot Unfortunately, despite the better efforts of private properties and regulators, this continues to be the […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
Ex-NBA Guard Set to Admit Guilt in Expanding Betting Probe
Former professional basketball player Damon Jones is preparing to change his plea in a major US gambling investigation. He positions himself as the first defendant among dozens to accept responsibility in the sweeping case. Damon Jones to Change His Plea in Expanding Gambling Probe A federal court in Brooklyn is scheduled to hear the plea […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Second Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Bombing Case
Las Vegas police have made a second arrest tied to the investigation into a November 2025 explosion outside Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a well-known restaurant just off the Strip. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reportedly detained 52-year-old R.S. this week. He is currently held at the Clark County Detention Center and faces multiple charges, including […]
Legal
April 15, 2026
FBI Asks Public to Help Identify Men Who Shot Rapper Offset in front of Casino
The FBI is asking the public for help to identify the suspects of the April 6 shooting of rapper Offset at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The agency has released photos of individuals who are suspected of the crime. FBI Releases Photos of Suspects Offset, whose real name is Kiari […]
Casino
April 15, 2026
US Sanctions Two Casinos, Individuals amid Mexican Drug Cartel Links
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a new round of sanctions, naming three individuals and two casinos that are connected to the Northeast Cartel in Mexico, which has been designated a terrorist organization. Mexican Casinos and Individuals Sanctioned Over Cartel Links The cartel has been targeted by the current Trump administration, with the President […]