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Casino
October 8, 2025
Man Steals $450K to Fuel Gambling, Faces up to Six Years in Prison
James Hoffman, 42, of Depew, has entered a plea agreement, admitting to having stolen close to $450,000 ($446,118.42) from a volunteer fire company to fuel his gambling addiction, as well as make personal purchases. The development was announced by New York’s Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, who said that Hoffman has acknowledged his fault […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Bellagio Hit with Lawsuit by Man Who Was Assaulted over Slot Jackpot
Hitting a jackpot win at a casino is a dream come true for many people, or at least a way to lift their mood and enjoy themselves. Yet, imagine if you were assaulted shortly after the win – this could definitely dampen your spirits. Trio Seeks to Claim Another Player’s Jackpot This is what happened […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Singapore Police Bust Illegal Online Betting Syndicate
Singapore police have arrested seven men suspected of running an illegal online betting network, following a coordinated investigation involving the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Police Seized EUR 330,000 in Assets So far, four of the seven suspects, with ages between 28 and 53, were taken in […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
SC Video Poker Kingpin to Pay $1M to Federal Government
US District Judge Sherri Lydon has sentenced 68-year-old F.M. to six months in prison for running an illegal gambling operation in a suburb of South Carolina’s capital. Along with the prison term, M. agreed to forfeit $1 million as part of the case. Undercover Work Federal prosecutors described M., a well-known businessman in Lexington County, […]
Sports
October 7, 2025
Aussie Woman Sues Sportsbook for Allowing Accountant to Gamble $542K Away
A woman in Australia has brought a lawsuit against Flutter Entertainment’s Sportsbet, The Age, a local media outlet, originally reported. The lawsuit alleges that the woman’s account had misappropriated her life savings and allowed him to burn through an estimated AUD 820,000 or roughly $542,106, with Sportsbet not intervening to ensure the source of the […]
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October 7, 2025
Arrest of Former Financial Advisor Reveals Lack of Anti-gambling Laws in Australia
Former Financial Advisor with Freedom Finance based in Melbourne, Anthony Del Vecchio has been sentenced to seven and a half years in jail for betting with clients’ money. The Mazza family, clients of Del Vecchio, has lost a quarter of a million due to his gambling. Originally, they had been led to believe their money […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
East Timor Ramps Up Anti-Gambling Crackdown
In East Timor, the government has allowed a decision by the Council of Ministers to go through and has banned all online gambling. The granting of new licenses has been suspended, and the issuing of new licenses has been prohibited. This decision was made about two weeks after the warning issued by the United Nations […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Funeral Director Accused of Funding Gambling Habit with Clients’ Payments
Philip Pietras, 51, from Connecticut, is charged with 60 criminal counts for embezzling funds from his funeral home business to support his gambling habit and lavish lifestyle. According to prosecutors, Pietras misused funds that clients had prepaid for funeral and burial services, using the money to support his lifestyle, including frequent trips to casinos nationwide. […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Florida Officials Break Up $24M Gambling Operation at Senior Center
State prosecutors revealed last week that a senior entertainment center just outside The Villages served as the center of a huge illegal gambling operation. This scheme channeled millions of dollars through fake businesses and offshore accounts. Florida Elders’ Hangout Uncovered as $24 Million Underground Casino The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office teamed up with […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Turkey Goes After 30 Gambling Social Media Accounts in Latest Enforcement Move
Turkey’s Advertising Board has now gone after 30 social media accounts that the watchdog was able to single out as promoting illegal gambling and betting. The news was shared by the country’s Trade Ministry on Tuesday and goes to bolster Turkey’s ongoing effort to limit the impact of illegal gambling in the country. Turkey […]
