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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
June 7, 2024
Two People Suspected of Running Illegal iGaming Business Charged
Two men are facing criminal charges over allegations of running an illegal online gambling website in Indiana. The charges follow an investigation by the state gambling regulator, the Indiana Gaming Commission. The case involves a former Mooresville school assistant principal with the initials T.R.V., who in collaboration with a second person with initials R.A.V., allegedly […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
Former MGM Blackjack Dealer Indicted for Theft Scheme with Players
A former blackjack dealer at MGM National Harbor has been indicted for allegedly working with players to steal more than $43,000 from the casino. The charges were announced on June 6 by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy. Surveillance Uncovers Ex-Dealer’s $43K Conspiracy with Players Jamie Smith, 31, is accused of conspiring with three […]
Sports
June 7, 2024
Two More Men Charged in Connection with Jontay Porter’s Betting Scandal
Federal prosecutors have added more charges to the high-profile betting scandal that saw a lifetime ban issued by the NBA against Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors forward. In an indictment handed down on June 6, Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mollah were charged in connection with the conspiracy that allegedly used insider information from Porter. […]
Industry
June 6, 2024
New York: 17 Individuals Face Charges in Illegal Gambling Sting
More than a dozen individuals, suspected of being involved in a massive illegal gambling and loan shark operation on State Island, New York, were charged Wednesday. Announcement about the charges came from the New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who uncovered that a total of 17 individuals suspected of the unlawful activities faced a […]
Sports
June 6, 2024
NBA Urges Federal Government to Step in and Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling
The latest to interject was NBA’s deputy commissioner, Mark Tatum, who urged the federal government of the United States to lord over a stronger federal regulatory framework so that such cases may be avoided in the future. Federal Government Can Do More to Prevent Illicit Gambling The exact steps towards such a framework were not […]
Legal
June 5, 2024
Two Arrested for Operating Illegal Gambling Ring in Charlotte County
On 3 June 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Narcotics Unit conducted a significant operation at the Showtime Casino at 3012 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, Florida. The operation follows numerous tips and complaints regarding illegal gambling activities at this and other locations in the county, which threaten the safety of consumers and can […]
Industry
June 5, 2024
Fruit Seller Pleads Not Guilty to Chips Theft from Genting Casino
A seasonal fruit trader was recently charged over alleged theft from Genting Highlands Berhad dating back to October this year. The case involved a 45-year-old man with the initials L.K.K., who was accused of breaking into a casino belonging to the company and stealing chips, The Star reports. The suspect faced charges along with three […]
Sports
June 5, 2024
FBI Nabs Suspect in NBA Betting Scandal Involving Jontay Porter
A New York man has been arrested for his alleged role in a high-profile sports betting scandal that resulted in the permanent ban of former NBA player Jontay Porter from the league. Man Charged with Wire Fraud in NBA Betting Scandal The person, Long Phi Pham, was detained at John F. Kennedy International Airport on […]
Legal
June 4, 2024
Mizuhara Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Ohtani to Cover Gambling Debts
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, has pleaded guilty to charges of bank and tax fraud. He now faces a possible sentence of up to three decades in prison. For context, Mizuhara was recently accused of stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani. Serving as a confidant to the Dodgers’ […]
Industry
June 4, 2024
Chicago Man Employed by Sweepstakes Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison
A man from Chicago, Illinois, who was employed as a salesperson for an electronic sweepstakes kiosk operator, was recently sentenced to a year in federal prison over tax evasion. The case involves a 32-year-old male with the initials N.D., from Des Plaines, Illinois, who previously filed lawsuits against women from a Facebook group called “Are […]