Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
September 12, 2025
Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Casino New Brunswick Manager
Michael Thomas Glaspy, 53, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of Rodney Frenette, a manager at Casino New Brunswick in the UK. In addition, Glaspy will also be banned from owning or possessing firearms for a period of ten years. Glaspy Sentenced for Frenette’s Death Rodney Frenette passed away on […]
Industry
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas 7-Eleven Clerk Convicted of Murder in Shooting
A Nevada jury has convicted a Las Vegas convenience store clerk of second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting. Earlier this week, jurors found 37-year-old R.J. guilty of fatally shooting a suspected shoplifter outside a 7-Eleven in June 2023. “Outnumbered by Armed Individuals” The confrontation that led to the killing reportedly started in the […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Baton Rouge Woman Faces Arrest for Scam Tied to Casino Money Laundering
Baton Rouge officials claim a 27-year-old woman ran a plot to steal over $100,000 from a nearby credit union before trying to launder the money through L’Auberge Casino. Officials Connect Baton Rouge Resident to Credit Union Swindle and Casino Winnings The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reports that they arrested Ashana K. Webb this week. […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Police Facing Lawsuit by ex-South Carolina Coroner after Raid on a Poker Game
Last year, Gary Watts, a former Richland County coroner, was arrested alongside some of his friends for hosting organized poker games, reported WIS News back in 2024. Now he is suing both the Irmo Police Department as well as the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. What the police called busting an illegal gambling den Watts […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Haddam Woman Dodges Jail in Animal Abuse Cases Spanning Multiple States
A woman from Connecticut accused of pretending to be a professional dog trainer and mistreating several animals, with one dying, has agreed to a plea deal that keeps her out of prison for now. Middletown Court Sentences Haddam Woman to Probation Court documents reveal that Josephine M. Ragland, 29, from Haddam, admitted guilt on August […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
ASIC Probes Private Equity Firm for Allegedly Gambling with Investor Funds
Australia’s top financial authority is stepping up its investigation into a private equity group accused of siphoning tens of millions of dollars in investor funds into gambling. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) claims that First Mutual Private Equity raised approximately $53 million from investors between March 2024 and July 2025, presenting their operations […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia to evade domestic law enforcement. Police Bust Illegal Korean Gambling Ring On September 10, the Cybercrime Investigation Team of […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Cruise Passenger Jumps Off the Ship to Allegedly Escape $16,000 Debt
A passenger aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean vessel, jumped off the ship allegedly to avoid paying $16,000 of gambling debt he owed to the ship’s casino, according to CBS News. During a trip to Barbados, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz gambled to his heart’s content and had racked up a substantial amount of debt. […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Tribe Wants to Protect the Identity of Individuals Affected by a Data Breach
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has confirmed that it will take care of the potential fallout of a cyberattack that affected patrons and guests of its casinos. During a February attack, the tribe reported that five of its Kewadin Casinos on the Upper Peninsula had to shut down on February 11. Casino […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
71-Year-Old Casino Patron Assaulted Outside Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, NY
A man was visiting the Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, when he struck a big payday. The 71-year-old winner was thrilled with the undisclosed amount, which he scored on Saturday, September 6, and was about to go home and celebrate, when, upon leaving the property, another man was waiting for him. Perpetrator […]