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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
February 21, 2025
Lexington County Gambling Ring Raking $60K per Week, Busted
A clandestine gambling ring in Lexington County that was operating illegal slot machines and video poker devices raked in between $60,000 and $100,000 per week before federal authorities intervened, according to an indictment. Bookkeeper Pleaded Guilty The case, which had remained largely under the radar, came to light this week when one of the accused, […]
Sports
February 19, 2025
Israeli Soccer League Hit by Big Match-Fixing Scandal
The Israel Football Association (IFA) has found widespread match-fixing in the third-tier League A North. This scandal involves about 40 players, club officials, and team owners. IFA Chairman Moshe Zuares called it a big blow to the sport leading to demands for police to step in. Investigation Reveals over Half of League’s Games Fixed for […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Las Vegas Drunk Driver Sentenced After Deadly Car Accident
A drunk driver who caused a crash claiming the life of one person and significantly injuring another in Las Vegas is going to prison. The heartbreaking accident dates back to March last year, when the driver, identified with ithe nitials C.H., was speeding down Las Vegas Boulevard going 140 miles per hour before hitting another […]
Industry
February 14, 2025
H Casino in Minsk Laundered Millions from Illegal Bets, Report
In 2020, as most of the world imposed strict lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Belarus took a vastly different approach. Its authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, dismissed the virus as insignificant, famously suggesting that a few shots of vodka and a sauna were all that was needed to fend it off. As a result, Belarus […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Pro Gambler “Lord Lester” Jailed for a Cruise Company Scam
R.L., also known as “Lord Lester” was convicted of fraudulent trading and concealing criminal property following a nine-week trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Court Convicts So-Called Lord Lester R.L., a professional gambler from Luton, England, was recently sentenced to five years in jail for scamming nearly 200 people with fake cruise holidays. The man, who […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Ex-South Korea Casino Employees Face Justice for $3.5M Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreigners
The scheme that took place at the Golden Crown Daegu Casino in South Korea saw a number of staffers, from rank-and-files to executives, participate in a well-orchestrated and fraudulent scheme that interfered with game results to defraud foreigners of an estimated $3.5 million. South Korean Casino Employees and High-Ranking Execs Face Reckoning Specifically, the case […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Illegal Horse Race Betting in the UK Skyrockets 522%
The UK gambling black market has seen a troubling 522% surge in unique visits to unlicensed horse racing betting websites, leading to mounting concerns over regulatory policies unintentionally driving users away from legal offerings. A recent report by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) revealed a spike in exposure to these unregulated platforms, prompting […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
Canada Struggles with Online Gambling Scams
Authorities have warned customers in Canada about the proliferation of online gambling scams. As it turns out, illicit entities have been impersonating existing operators online, claiming to offer licensed gaming. These Phishing Attempts Are Not Unique to Canada The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spoke with gaming news outlet CDC Gaming on the matter, saying that […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
Tampa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Arrest Three
Florida law enforcement recently took down an illegal gambling venue that used to operate seven days a week. The takedown of the illegal gambling house was completed over the weekend and resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The Illegal Gambling Bust to Serve as a Warning Earlier this week, the Tampa Police Department uncovered […]
Industry
February 11, 2025
Gibraltar Adopts INTERPOL’s I-GRIP Mechanism to Freeze Illicit Funds
The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) has unveiled a new tie-up with INTERPOL that would strengthen the British Overseas Territory’s anti-financial fraud mechanisms. Known as a major licensing hub for gambling, Gibraltar is always at a higher risk of being exploited by criminal organizations. GFIU Joins Forces with INTERPOL According to the announcement, Gibraltar’s GFIU […]