Sports
November 14, 2025
Two Guardians Players Part of Huge Scandal Released on Half-Mil+ Bonds
One of the two Cleveland Guardians in the current MLB scandal was detained after arriving from the Dominican Republic. Emmanuel Clase was taken into custody right after he arrived at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from the Dominican Republic. Clase promised to surrender himself after charges of conspiracy were brought against […]
Casino
November 14, 2025
Man Sentenced over $25M Embezzlement from Muscogee Creek Nation Casino
A Broken Arrow Man from Oklahoma has received a sentence in the case involving the embezzlement of nearly $25 million from the Muscogee Creek Nation Casino. Michael Anthony Houser, 36, has been found guilty of submitting fraudulent tax reports and theft of federal funds, and will now spend nearly six years behind bars. Houser on […]
Casino
November 13, 2025
Mexico Suspends 13 Casinos Suspected of Aiding Money Laundering
Authorities in Mexico are on the offensive, after 13 casinos were ordered to stop their operations amid a large-scale anti-money laundering probe that names gaming majors such as Grupo Salinas. Casinos Remitted Fake Wins Overseas to Launder Money According to a statement released on Wednesday, two of the casinos targeted in the latest raid belonged […]
Casino
November 12, 2025
Peppermill Casino AI Software Gives 100% Match, Misidentifies Passer-by
One Jason Killinger had a bit of an unpleasant experience at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada. That was all the way back in 2023, when the man was erroneously flagged by the casino’s cameras and facial recognition software as a “100% match” for someone who had previously been banned from the property. After settling […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
UK Bookmaker Under Investigation After Document Slip-Up
A big UK betting company is now being scrutinized by regulators after a paperwork mistake showed potential connections to unlicensed offshore gambling operations. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is checking if the bookmaker, whose name is not being shared for legal reasons, has done deals that break British gambling rules. Regulator Uncovers Secret Offshore Ties […]
Legal
November 11, 2025
Illegal Gambling Boss She Zhijiang to Be Extradited to China, Thai Court Says
A Thai appeals court on Monday approved the extradition of She Zhijiang to China. She, described by Beijing as a key figure in transnational crime, is accused of running more than 200 illegal online gambling operations. She Zhijiang Awaits Extradition to China According to a statement from Thai prosecutors, She will be sent to China […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
Turkey Goes After Match-Fixers and Corrupt Soccer Insiders
In the latest move against corruption in sports, Turkey has arrested eight people, including a top-flight club chairman, alleging betting violations. More Individuals Arrested amid Sprawling Betting Scandal This is the latest enforcement move against black market betting operations, authorities have said, with the country previously targeting influencers, social media accounts, and other individuals. Authorities […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
Cleveland Pitcher Luis Ortiz Released on $500,000 Bail
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz walked free on $500,000 bail on Monday after showing up in a Boston federal courtroom. He faces claims of taking bribes linked to illegal sports betting. Prosecutors say Ortiz and teammate Emmanuel Clase took money from gamblers in the Dominican Republic. In return, they tried to sway the outcome of […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Mississippi Man’s Catch-Me-If-You-Can Casino Romp Ends with His Arrest
For seven years, Shaun Joseph Benward, a low-key but well-known casino scammer, toured properties all over the United States, pulling off one stunt after the next. However, in April 2025, his escapade was stopped shortly after he was located by police and arrested, the result of a 2018 investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal […]
Sports
November 10, 2025
Cleveland Guardians in the Midst of a Baseball Betting Scandal
The Cleveland Guardians are willing to cooperate with a new investigation that has targeted two of their pitchers – Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both of whom are said to have colluded with other conspirators to place bets, fumble plays, and score wins on betting outcomes. MLB Pitchers Let Down Fans and the League The […]
