Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
January 7, 2026
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada
A man was arrested on Monday after police from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat signal at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada. The man supposedly tipped off the casino that he had planted a bomb on-site, but was quickly identified by investigators as a patron who had recently lost […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Florida Doubled Down on Stopping Illegal Gaming in 2025
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has continued its war on illegal gambling, resulting in the crackdowns of multiple unauthorized gaming dens in 2025. The Crackdowns Yielded Impressive Results In a report published on December 30, the FGCC outlined the results of its continued gambling enforcement efforts, saying that they have yielded “impressive results.” The […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Türkiye’s Banks Begin Sending Notices to Consumers about Risks of Illegal Gambling
Türkiye has been intensifying its efforts to rein in the illegal gambling market, which has been a continuous focus of law enforcement and judicial efforts, with a new strategy outlined by the country’s Justice Minister, Yılmaz Tunç. New Action Plan Set to Intensify Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling in Türkiye In the latest such effort, the […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Las Vegas Homeless Man Run Over and Killed by Drunk Dotty’s Casino Visitor
A patron of Dotty’s casino has been arrested for allegedly crashing their vehicle into a homeless encampment, resulting in a loss of life. Court documents show that the defendant has left the establishment intoxicated from excessive alcohol consumption. Following this, the man proceeded to take off in their vehicle while still under the influence. The […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Shooter Involved in Street Takeover Facing Open Murder Charges
A 19-year-old murder suspect was arrested after police spent 1 month looking for him. Joredyn Hubbard was taken in by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after allegedly shooting and killing a man in November. The shooting occurred during what is believed to have been a street takeover. A press release has revealed that Hubbard […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Three Arrested After Alleged Knifepoint Robbery Scheme at Bally’s Rhode Island Casino
Rhode Island authorities have apprehended three individuals from Massachusetts accused of carrying out a coordinated robbery scheme inside Bally’s Hotel Casino. This incident has renewed concerns about criminal activity targeting casino patrons during late-night hours. Authorities urge patrons to remain cautious, particularly when approached by strangers offering private meetings in secluded areas. The Suspects Allegedly […]
Industry
December 31, 2025
Bristol Police Officer Sues Casino Guest over Viral Videos
A new legal showdown tied to an incident at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, has drawn attention to the clash between viral social media claims and law enforcement reputations. A Bristol police officer has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $200,000 in damages after a casino guest posted a series of TikTok […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Nearly 4,000 People Visited Casinos While Hospitalized, and Fraud is Suspected
A potential national healthcare fraud has been unearthed by the tax watchdog in Bulgaria, with 3,890 patients listed as admitted to hospitals discovered to have been gambling at casinos while supposedly undergoing treatment. Supposed Hospital Patients Were In Fact at Casinos, Gambling According to the National Revenue Service, or NAP for its Bulgarian acronym, the […]