Gambling News - 'Crime'
Poker
February 20, 2026
Man Found Guilty of Murder Despite Missing Body, Weapon
One Willie James Jr. has been found guilty of the presumed murder of victim Andrew Watson II. A Jury at an Ingham County Circuit Court jury found James guilty of the crime, despite the lack of definitive evidence, such as the murder weapon or Watson’s body. However, the victim’s blood was discovered in the presumed […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
Guardians Pitchers’ Betting Lawsuit Might Move to October
The federal fraud lawsuit against Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz could be delayed until the baseball season ends, after both players pleaded not guilty in New York this week. Farm-Animal Code Words Surface in Baseball Fraud Probe At a hearing in Brooklyn, US District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto hinted that the trial now […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Spanish Police Busts Gang That Robbed Gambling Halls
Spain’s south will no longer be terrorized by a criminal gang that targeted gambling halls across the region. Following an operation led by the La Policía Nacional, arrests were made, and the gang’s high-ranking members have been apprehended. Police authorities first began investigating the gang in 2025 when they first realized that a string of […]
Legal
February 17, 2026
Cyprus Shuts Down BookieCo Amidst Organized Crime Crackdown
Cyprus has moved to shut down a licensed betting operator after its owner became involved in a high-profile organized crime investigation. Such a sudden and forceful action is almost unprecedented in the island’s recent history. It showcases how seriously authorities take any threat to the gambling sector’s credibility, especially when organized crime may be involved. […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Cali Judge Sentences Men Who Robbed Illegal Gambling Den to Decades, Centuries in Prison
The robbery of an illegal gambling house in Sacramento should not have been the type of crime that elicits the most serious ramifications from the courts, but in the case of repeat offenders John Edward Blount and Eddie Lee White, the act has become their undoing. Illegal Gambling Dine Robbery Ends up with Centuries of […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Tragedy at Rio Las Vegas: Mother Kills Daughter, Commits Suicide
A mother and daughter visiting Las Vegas over the weekend were in the center of a terrifying tragedy, after police arrived at the scene of what it presumes is a murder-suicide. Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide Shakes Rio Las Vegas The pair were visiting Las Vegas for a dance competition when things took a turn for the worse. […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Australian Man Inflicts $70,000 in Car Damages at Casino Park
A man in Australia went on a rampage outside a Sydney casino, damaging at least 35 cars with what police think was a traffic cone. The damages racked up by the suspect are estimated at AUD 100,000, roughly $70,000. Man Rampages Through Star Sydney’s Casino One Nash Ross Blackman has already been arrested in relation […]
Legal
February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child
Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]
Blockchain
February 16, 2026
Man Pleads Not Guilty in $1M Crypto Scam Used to Fuel Gambling
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has announced that a man has been indicted in connection with a nearly $1-million cryptocurrency fraud scheme that was allegedly used by the perpetrator to fund his gambling expenses. Man Charged with Setting Up Fake Crypto Investment Fund E. R., 24, appeared before US Magistrate Judge […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Ex-Supreme Court Lawyer Denies Wrongdoing in Gambling-Related Trial
Thomas Goldstein, a former US Supreme Court attorney with a stellar professional track record, now faces federal charges of deliberately underreporting millions of dollars in poker winnings. The government claims that his personal activities at high-stakes gambling tables affected his professional conduct in ways that crossed legal lines. Goldstein Insists His Mistakes Were Not Intentional […]