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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
June 8, 2025
Macau Police Arrest Two in Casino Chip Theft Scheme
Two mainland Chinese men are under arrest after they allegedly stole HK$45,000 ($5,700) worth of chips from another player at a Cotai casino earlier this week. According to the police, the two suspects, both unemployed, utilized sleight of hand and coordination to commit the crime during an active game. Fortunately, casino staff and law enforcement […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Japan Arrests 9 People Tied to $629M Gambling Ring
Nine people in Japan have been arrested by police forces following an investigation into a massive gambling operation, which may have processed as much as $628.5 million in illicit gambling proceeds, or a total of 90 billion yen. Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Targets $628.5M Ring The group of people arrested is alleged to […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Florida Sheriff Arrested as Part of $21M+ Gambling Bust
Florida is keeping the heat on illegal gambling with state authorities now homing in on a new multi-million ring, that has implicated at least one member of law enforcement. Authorities arrested a sheriff in central Florida and charged him with racketeering as well as conspiracy. Sheriff Arrested as Part of Gambling Operation Bust Marcos Lopez […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Husband-Wife Duo Accused of Embezzling Casino Money
Police in the Bay Area have arrested a wife and husband, with the wife accused of embezzling money from her employer, a casino, and aided by her spouse. The alleged criminal activity has been going on for several years at the very least, after an investigation by police bore out a previously voiced suspicion by […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Vegas Poker Player, Wife Accused in $57M Luxury Car Scam
A Las Vegas man who chased poker dreams he thought would turn his life around now finds himself at the center of a $57 million fraud case. J.R., 45, who also went by the name J.L., and his wife, N.R., 34, were arrested on May 22 by the Las Vegas Metro Police, accused of running […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Man Gets 5 Years in Prison Over Assaulting Casino-Goer, Robbing Them of $38K
One of a trio of attackers who assaulted an elderly casino patron and beat him up, leaving him in the street near the victim’s home, has been handed down a nearly five-year prison sentence. The patron had won $38,000 when the trio followed him home and assaulted him. They were supposedly assisted by other people […]
Legal
June 4, 2025
Kansas Star Casino Suicide Linked to Gambling-Fueled Murder Mystery
A tragic act of desperation unfolded just outside the Kansas Star Casino Saturday morning when a man fatally shot himself during a live Zoom interview with police. The graphic act not only shocked law enforcement officers but also reignited a decade-and-a-half-old murder mystery tangled in gambling debt, hidden money, and unresolved questions. The Case Revolved […]
Legal
June 4, 2025
Turkish Police Bust Network Linked to Illegal Online Gambling
Turkish police have conducted nationwide raids as part of a cybercrime investigation, arresting nearly 150 individuals and seizing assets valued at approximately $127 million, with charges including illegal betting. Police in Turkey Conduct Statewide Raids to Combat Illegal Online Gambling Network In a series of coordinated raids, police in Turkey have arrested 145 people suspected […]
Casino
June 4, 2025
PIN-UP Global Hits Back at Allegations in Ukraine
PIN-UP Ukraine has responded to allegations levied against it by state apparatchiks and regulators, with the company accused of supposed ties to the Russian Federation, which invaded Ukraine in a full-scale war in February 2022. PIN-UP Denies Reputation-Damaging Claims by Ukraine These accusations, argues PIN-UP in a statement shared with the media, are baseless and […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Trained Staff on Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) provided its staff with training on recognizing and preventing modern slavery amid continued human trafficking concerns. The session featured the real stories of human trafficking survivors and sought to raise awareness of the issue. Human Trafficking Is a Growing Concern In its official release, the GSC noted […]