Gambling News - 'Crime'
Sports
December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Hundreds of Kilograms of Drugs Off LA Streets Thanks to Operation Coast to Coast
In Los Angeles, several law enforcement and federal authorities conducted operations that ended with over 130 people detained and several hundred kilograms of illegal narcotics seized. These agencies carried out a total of 36 operations while working together. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these resulted in the “seizure of a massive amount of […]
Casino
December 23, 2025
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Victims
Police in Florida have arrested a man who allegedly organized a fraud scheme that preyed on elderly residents during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Milton. His actions reportedly left dozens of victims without savings and without promised repairs, leaving them especially vulnerable. A police investigation revealed that a significant portion of the funds fueled the […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Santeda Linked to $2.7 Billion Illegal Gambling Network, According to GAMRS
According to a GAMRS report co-authored by DealMeOut CEO Jordan Lea, Curaçao-based operator Santeda International BV and its Mystake, Cosmobet, Velobet, Goldenbet, and Rolletto brands are at the heart of a black-market gambling network that generates over GBP 2 billion (around $2.70 billion) annually. GAMRS stands for the Gambling Industry Accreditation, Monitoring & Registration Service, and […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
FBI Tells the Public to Be Mindful of Responsible Gambling
After a report surfaced linking game days in states with sports betting to an increase in assaults and other forms of crime, the FBI issued a statement in which it warned the public to steer clear of illegal gambling. The FBI has played a central role in tackling illegal gambling this year, with the enforcement […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Soccer Players in Australia Receive Lengthy Bans For Fixing Matches
Football Australia has banned several A-League players after allegations and convictions related to match-fixing and gambling. Banned for Fraud Former Western United player Riku Danzaki has received a 7-year ban from all football-related activities. Danzaki, a Japanese A-League player, along with his associate, Yuta Hirayama, an amateur player, were convicted and have been given a […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Michigan Sentences Illegal Gambling Organizer
Michigan regulators have reported another success in their efforts to dismantle operators skirting the state’s gambling laws. 62A District Court in Kent County sentenced a Grand Rapids man tied to an illegal gaming setup inside a neighborhood liquor store. This sentence follows previous crackdowns against physical and online illegal casinos as the state remains vigilant […]
Lottery
December 19, 2025
PA Lotto Tickets Reveal Killer Charged in York Robberies
A 44-year-old former murder convict who carried out a series of armed robberies across York has been arrested and charged. The man was eventually caught after he stole Pennsylvania Lottery tickets and decided to redeem one of them. Attempted Homicide and Other Offenses According to police, C.F. targeted a minimum of seven local businesses between October and […]