Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
September 10, 2025
Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai Arrested for Allegedly Promoting Fraudulent Gambling Ads, Platforms
The prominent YouTuber, whose real name is Saad Ur Rehman, more widely known by his online persona “Ducky Bhai,” has had a case brought up against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). A False Idol Falls Multiple charges have been brought against him. Some of the crimes he is being accused of […]
Poker
September 9, 2025
Boris Becker Reveals Prison Poker Game Left Him Owing Money to Dangerous Inmates
Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker revealed how he found himself in a poker game with dangerous inmates while serving time in a UK prison. This eventually led him to rack up debts to hardened criminals who could have made his life miserable. Boris Becker Talks About His Gambling Troubles in Prison In an interview this […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Online Gambling Braces for a New Era of AI-Powered Fraud
The fight between online gambling operators and fraudsters is escalating into what many in the industry now describe as an arms race. What once revolved around fake IDs or doctored selfies has shifted to a far more complex battlefield shaped by generative artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Operators that neglect to update their systems […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Ukraine Continues to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
In the throes of war from the East, Ukraine has been ramping up its efforts to crack down on illegal gambling in the country. The country has revised its gambling watchdog, dismantling KRAIL – the old regulator, and introducing PlayCity. PlayCity Continues to Go After Illegal Influencers and Websites Along with that, Ukraine developed a […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Illegal Gambling Operators Turn to Cyber Hacks to Climb Google Rankings
The battle against unlicensed gambling has taken a new twist with the discovery of GhostRedirector, a China-linked hacking group using sophisticated malware to bolster the online presence of offshore betting sites. Cybersecurity company ESET Research drew attention to this threat in a new report, warning that this new breed of cybercrime and gambling fraud could […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Washoe County Prosecutor Loses Job After Casino Lewdness Arrest
An incident at Reno’s Peppermill Resort Casino led to Kenneth Ching, a deputy district attorney in Washoe County, being fired. Authorities accused him of taking part in sexual activity in a public area. Washoe County Lawyer Arrested in Connection With Peppermill Exposure Incident Police documents describe officers responding to the scene at around 1:30 in […]
Casino
September 5, 2025
Sting Operation Leads to 28 Arrests in Florida’s Latest Gambling Case
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has managed to arrest 28 people as part of an undercover operation conducted on September 3, 2025. This is part of the state’s efforts in Florida to limit the growth of unauthorized gambling, much of which has focused on land-based venues. In this case, police were able to confiscate 48 […]
Legal
September 4, 2025
Malaysian Police Bust Illegal Online Gambling Ring, Arrest 34
Selangor police busted an illegal online gambling ring in Malaysia, and have apprehended 34 individuals linked to the illicit activities operating out of a terraced house in Sungai Buloh. Illegal Gambling Ring Busted in Malaysia According to The Malay Mail, the suspects comprise 29 men and five women, aged between 19 and 33. Notably, almost […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Criminal Boss “Fat Mike” Denied Compassionate Release from Prison
Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno, known for his Cicero Street Crew, a Chicago-based criminal enterprise, has sought early release from prison, where he is serving a 25-year sentence. The reason? His worsened health and the fact that he no longer seeks to act on his criminal impulses, and wants to be set free and return to […]
Poker
September 2, 2025
Infrared Camera Poker Scam Busted in Birmingham Gambling Dens
Police in Birmingham, England, have shut down illicit gambling dens that used infrared cameras to track cards and scam patrons. The scheme often targeted foreign university students. How Scammers Used Infrared Cameras to Cheat in Poker Players were cheated in private poker games using said cameras in several dens across the city. After raiding an […]