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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
February 11, 2025
Authorities Investigate Dead Body, Fatal Fall, and Robbery Near Casinos
Law enforcement in Massachusetts, Nevada, and the United Kingdom are looking into separate events connected to casinos. These range from an unknown body found in water to a deadly fall and an armed theft. Body Found Near Encore Boston Harbor Police in Everett, Massachusetts, began an inquiry after someone recovered a body from Boston Harbor […]
Legal
February 10, 2025
Las Vegas Police Apprehend 3 Suspected for the Power Outage Last Monday
The Las Vegas Police have announced the names of the three men charged with grand larceny for the theft of copper wire that left the Harry Reid International Airport, the Cosmopolitan Casino, and more, without power last week. Police Arrest Suspected Power Outage Culprits Disruptions in the supply of electricity can happen due to a […]
Legal
February 10, 2025
ASIC’s Trial Against Former Star Entertainment Leaders Commences
Former leaders of Australian casino and hospitality giant Star Entertainment Group appeared in court for a hearing related to past regulatory violations. The company, which is currently facing financial and regulatory headwinds, found itself in hot water when regulators uncovered concerning instances of non-compliance. Star Entertainment Failed to Manage Risk at Its Properties On Monday, […]
Sports
February 10, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Gets Almost Five Years in Prison for Scam
Ippei Mizuhara, who used to interpret for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will spend four years and nine months in federal prison. He admitted to stealing close to $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player. A Santa Ana court made this decision on February 6. The judge also told Mizuhara to pay back $18 million. […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
Connecticut’s DCP Gaming Division Cracks Down on Illegal Machines
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division is intensifying efforts to combat illegal gambling machines, which pose a serious threat to consumers. These unregulated devices are designed to take advantage of players, offering little to no consumer protection and significantly worse odds than legally sanctioned alternatives. Illegal Machines Operating Outside Regulated Casinos In Connecticut, […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Man Pours Gasoline on Las Vegas Casino Floor, Threatens to Set Fire
A bizarre incident occurred on the casino floor of Binion’s Gambling Hall, after a man entered the premises, and managed to pour gasoline on the gaming floor, threatening to set himself on fire. Man Threatens to Set Fire to Casino, Leaves Abruptly He was later arrested outside the property and remained in jail as of […]
Casino
February 6, 2025
Xi Jinping Praises Thailand for Its Measures to Combat Gambling Scams
In a meeting marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Xi Jinping and Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to crack down on gambling scams and fraud. Xi and Paetongtarn Discuss Gambling Scams Issues Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra who visited Beijing. A part […]
Sports
February 6, 2025
Accused Illegal Bookie Alleges Widespread Gambling in Pro Sports
Facing allegations of operating an illegal gambling business, money laundering and filing false tax returns, Mathew Bowyer, a prominent California bookmaker has been in hot water for a while now. Amid the allegations, the 49-year-old man pleaded guilty back in August. Bowyer is expected to be sentenced in April. Ahead of his sentencing, the bookmaker, […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Defense Attorney in Las Vegas Arrested for Sex Trafficking
A high-profile criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas was arrested earlier this week. The lawyer, who was detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), faces a range of charges, including allegations of conspiracy to commit murder, sex trafficking and other crimes. The Criminal Defense Attorney Faces Seven Charges Earlier this week, law enforcement […]
Legal
February 5, 2025
Minnesota Man Avoids Prison in Proxy Gaming Case
A Minnesota man who ran a remote gambling scheme on social media has avoided a prison sentence after submitting a guilty plea. Instead, he received a fine and was placed on probation. The Man Ran a Proxy Gaming Scheme In 2023, Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 41, was accused of offering remote gambling via livestreaming on TikTok […]