Casino
December 31, 2025
Embezzlement of Over $700K Lands Dotty’s Ex-Employee a 30-Year Prison Sentence
A former employee of Dotty’s has received a 30-year prison sentence after confessing to embezzlement. 61-year-old Thomas Tonar, from Sun Valley, had illegally obtained more than $700,000 while working for them. The perks offered to a full-time employee of Dotty’s are quite lucrative; they include PTO, a 410K and health insurance. On four acts of […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Vietnam Authorities Bust Another High-Profile Illegal Gambling Ring
The Vietnamese government is stepping up its fight against illegal gambling as law enforcement increasingly faces organized and technologically advanced criminal networks operating across borders. While the country recently allowed limited access of Vietnamese citizens to land-based casinos, the illegal sector remains a pressing issue. Chinese Nationals Exploited Tourist Visas The newest legal crackdown unfolded in the […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Money Laundering and Gambling Charges Brought up Against Community Activist
An online gambling investigation has led to the arrest of a community activist and former city council candidate. Charges of four counts of money laundering and two counts of gambling have been brought against them. The person in question is Quarla Blackwell, 51 years old. Allegedly using Facebook, she had been running an illegal online […]
Casino
December 29, 2025
Murder Suspect Claims to Have Smoked “Sherm” before Stabbing Random Victim
In mid-December, a stabbing in Las Vegas occurred with one fatality. When police arrived, they found the stabbing victim grievously injured and bleeding. Unfortunately, later the victim passed away at UMC hospital from his wounds. A Report by the Clark County coroner shows the identity of the deceased as Joseph Kirkling, 53 years old. The […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Hundreds of Kilograms of Drugs Off LA Streets Thanks to Operation Coast to Coast
In Los Angeles, several law enforcement and federal authorities conducted operations that ended with over 130 people detained and several hundred kilograms of illegal narcotics seized. These agencies carried out a total of 36 operations while working together. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these resulted in the “seizure of a massive amount of […]
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December 23, 2025
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Victims
Police in Florida have arrested a man who allegedly organized a fraud scheme that preyed on elderly residents during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Milton. His actions reportedly left dozens of victims without savings and without promised repairs, leaving them especially vulnerable. A police investigation revealed that a significant portion of the funds fueled the […]
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December 22, 2025
Santeda Linked to $2.7 Billion Illegal Gambling Network, According to GAMRS
According to a GAMRS report co-authored by DealMeOut CEO Jordan Lea, Curaçao-based operator Santeda International BV and its Mystake, Cosmobet, Velobet, Goldenbet, and Rolletto brands are at the heart of a black-market gambling network that generates over GBP 2 billion (around $2.70 billion) annually. GAMRS stands for the Gambling Industry Accreditation, Monitoring & Registration Service, and […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
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December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
