Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
July 24, 2025
Fan Sues Cardi B over Assault via Microphone
A woman who claims she was struck by a microphone Cardi B threw during a 2023 performance in Las Vegas is suing the famous performer for assault and battery, claiming that the incident injured her and humiliated her. The plaintiff is also suing Drai’s Beachclub, the venue that hosted the contentious concert, for negligence. The […]
Legal
July 23, 2025
PlayUp-Mintas Legal Saga Sees Unexpected Turn as Court Probes Alleged Evidence Tampering
A fierce court battle between former PlayUp US CEO Dr. Laila Mintas and the Australian gambling operator took a dramatic turn last week when a federal court in Nevada ordered a forensic investigation of PlayUp Global CEO Daniel Simic’s digital records due to suspicions of deliberate evidence manipulation. If true, this revelation could tilt the […]
Legal
July 23, 2025
Minnesota Sentences Casino Robbery Mastermind to Prison
A man from Minnesota has been sentenced to prison due to his involvement in a 2023 robbery of a casino patron. While the man is believed not to have participated in the robbery himself, authorities understood that he was the mastermind behind the operation. A Pair of Assailants Robbed a Casino Winner In December 2023, […]
Legal
July 23, 2025
Whistleblower Accuses EY of Enabling Organized Crime with Links to Gambling
A former partner at Ernst & Young (EY), by the name of Joe Howie, who spent 35 years in various roles at the firm, has alleged that EY knowingly delivered audit and compliance services to gambling clients with suspected ties to transnational organized crime, including Chinese mafia figures involved in US-listed casino companies. He also […]
Casino
July 23, 2025
Illegal Gambling Companies Pose as Legitimate Casinos
Despite stringent restrictions on illegal gambling, many rogue and offshore casino operators continue to flood local jurisdictions across the United States with mass advertisements across the board, trying to convince unsuspecting players that a popular land-based-only casino has opened doors for digital gaming and gambling. Miccosukee Casino & Resort Sound Alarm over Imposters A recent […]
Legal
July 22, 2025
Old Flip-Flops Help One Man Track Down Phone Thief in Toronto Casino
A chance photo of a pair of worn-out flip-flops helped a determined amateur detective named Jason Zhao find his father’s cellphone at a Toronto-area casino. The unusual chain of events began around 11:30 am on Monday this week, when someone stole Zhao’s father’s iPhone from a supermarket in Toronto’s Scarborough district, kicking off an unexpected […]
Casino
July 21, 2025
Ex-AC Staffer Alleges He Saw Trump, Epstein with Underage Girls at Casino Floor
A former manager at the Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino has confirmed in a CNN interview that he has seen President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a now deceased sex offender, together at the casino property with underage girls. Former Employee Says Epstein and Trump Were “Best Friends” The interview, which was held […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
UK Government Raises Risk Assessment for the Casino Sector
The UK government has raised the money laundering risk rating for the casino sector from low to medium. Officials justified this measure by drawing attention to the increased complexity and volume of financial activity in remote gambling platforms as evolving criminal tactics seek to circumvent current safeguards. Black market operators remain another pressing concern despite […]
Legal
July 18, 2025
YouTuber Faces Death Penalty for Livestream Double Murder on Las Vegas Strip
Prosecutors are weighing the possibility of pursuing the death penalty against Manuel “Sin City Manny” Ruiz, who is accused of killing rival YouTube streamer Rodney Finley and his wife, Tanisha, during their livestream in front of the Bellagio fountains on June 8. Ruiz Faces Death Penalty for Las Vegas Strip Double Murder Ruiz, 41 years […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
Singapore Targets Law Firms Linked to Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Ring
Singapore authorities have begun tightening the noose around companies linked to the country’s largest-ever money laundering case. Several law firms accused of facilitating suspicious property transactions faced substantial financial penalties, reaffirming the government’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal gambling and its related crimes. Two Dozen Legal Practices Are Under Investigation Following months of regulatory scrutiny, […]