Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
August 7, 2025
Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operation
Thailand has cracked down on an illegal gambling operation, seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars and arresting the operation’s treasurer. The scheme in question had a hub in Khlong Luang and operated online. Authorities Seized Thousands of Dollars in Cash and Assets Thai authorities said that they raided the illegal website’s hub, a residential property […]
Casino
August 7, 2025
Plaintiff Seeks Damages from Cape Town Casino in Electrocution Case
A case involving a popular casino in Cape Town, South Africa, has seen the parents whose child was electrocuted near an ice rink secure a qualified win in court. On August 5, the Western Cape High Court ruled that SunWest International, which operates the GrandWest Casino, is indeed liable for damages for gross negligence. The […]
Industry
August 7, 2025
Florida Woman Guilty in Casino Petition Fraud Case
M.G.B., a former petition worker from Gainesville, has been found guilty on multiple counts of identity fraud connected to a failed attempt to expand casino gambling in Florida. Guilty on 13 Counts The 26-year-old woman was convicted on 13 of 16 counts of personal identification fraud after investigators linked her to a large number of […]
Legal
August 7, 2025
NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Links to Illegal Gambling, Later Released
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and five others were arrested in connection with a federal indictment accusing them of running an illegal gambling operation. The scheme reportedly involved high-stakes poker games held at a mansion in Encino owned by Arenas. Arenas Was Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Gambling Ring Involvement Arenas, 43, also known as […]
Legal
August 5, 2025
Gambling Tycoon Faces Murder Charges in the Philippines
Relatives of 34 men who disappeared after cockfighting events in the Philippines have filed charges of murder and illegal detention against gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, escalating a mystery that has gripped the nation for over two years. Ang communicated his readiness to address these accusations, maintaining that they are nothing more than a fabrication. […]
Sports
August 4, 2025
Ex-NBA Ace Kendrick Perkins Opens up about Gambling Amid Morris Scandal
Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA center, has recently spoken about his struggles with gambling addiction and the toll this took on his mentality and personal life. He touched on an important topic – debt, which has been incurred by reckless gambling spending and the ramifications that could have. Perkins Cautions about What Gambling Harm Could […]
Casino
July 31, 2025
Man Awaiting Trial for Robbing Patrons Does It Again
Second chances matter, but for Willie Greenwood, they don’t mean all that much. According to his arrest records, Greenwood was arrested at Bally’s temporary casino in Medinah Temple, where he preyed on unsuspecting victims, using the shuttle bus that ran from the property to Chinatown. Man Who Beat, Robbed Casino Patrons Arrested Again Following the […]
Legal
July 31, 2025
NYC Shooter Bought Rifle and Car from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor
According to investigators, the shooter, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, who opened fire in a New York City office building on Monday and killed four people, and then himself, bought his weapon from his boss at a Las Vegas casino. Gunman Bought Weapon from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor Police reported on Wednesday that the semi-automatic rifle, […]
Legal
July 31, 2025
Gilbert Arenas Indicted in Illegal Gambling Ring Investigation
Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday morning. He faces federal charges of running an illegal high-stakes poker operation out of a luxury home he rented out in Encino, California. Arenas, 43, must defend himself from three felony accusations: conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, operating an illegal gambling business, and making false […]
Casino
July 31, 2025
Two Reno Casino Shooting Victims Were on a Bachelor Party
The Monday tragedy that took place at the largest casino in Reno, Nevada – the Grand Sierra Resort – has left three victims and three injured. Among the victims were two men, both 23-year-olds, who were celebrating a bachelor party, and a 66-year-old man who lived in the area, according to official reports. Victims Who […]