Gambling News - 'Crime'
Lottery
March 24, 2026
Viral Claim Links Epstein to 2008 Powerball Jackpot
Last July, an ex-Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino manager confirmed he had seen President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together at the casino property, accompanied by underage girls. Epstein’s connection with the gambling world, apparently, went even further. The disturbing Epstein Files revealed an email from an investigative journalist to retracted recipients that […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Man Shot Dead by Authorities After Pulling Out a Gun in Casino Parking Lot
A man has been shot dead after pulling out a gun when approached by officials. This happened in the parking lot of WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The Victim Is Said to Have Threatened Officers with a Gun On March 19, the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department was tipped off about a suicidal person on the […]
Legal
March 20, 2026
Court Sides with BetCity in Case Involving Employee Said to Have Defrauded the Casino
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that a BetCity employee and player who collaborated to defraud the operator must repay significant damages. This comes after officials understood that the employee actively helped the player win. BetCity Employee Issued Thousands of Euros in Betting Credits to Players The situation arose when a player of the […]
Lottery
March 20, 2026
Man Who Stole Lottery Tickets Faces Consequences of Poor Decision
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released information about the case of a lottery ticket thief who tried to cash in a quick buck but ended up in a world of trouble. Police Details the Bizarre Story of a Lottery Thief Who Didn’t Know How Tickets Work The police responded to a signal about a […]
Casino
March 19, 2026
Missouri Attorney General Targets Illegal Gambling Machines in Greene County
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced on Wednesday, March 18, that the state has filed two felony counts of first-degree promoting gambling against a convenience store in Greene County, alleging it contained 12 slot machine-style games, which are now illegal, according to state law. Charges Filed Against Manager of Brookline Store The charges are part […]
Sports
March 17, 2026
Betting Syndicate Crumbles After Kidnapping Scandal
Worldwide Sporting Investments (WSI), an Australian sports betting syndicate run by 28-year-old Tyler Roberts, came crashing after taking a particularly dark turn last spring. $1.5M Debt, Kidnapping, and Crime Networks Currently, WSI is in court-ordered liquidation, and creditors claim the company owes them roughly $1.5 million. Court filings say the business now has less than […]
Lottery
March 16, 2026
Kentucky $167.3M Powerball Winner Who Assaulted PD Pleads Guilty
Celebrating a little too hard, James Farthing, the winner of $167.3 million and a former convict, was arrested in Florida at St. Pete Beach near Tampa last April. He had gone on a bender following the life-changing news that he would become a millionaire after a life of hardship, but his happiness was marred when […]
Casino
March 16, 2026
Drunken Bally’s Twin River Casino Romp Ends Badly for Police Detective
An off-duty detective ended up embroiled in a career-damaging scandal at the Bally’s Twin River Casino, leading to personal and professional repercussions for the law enforcement veteran. According to local media Target 12, which operates under WPRI, detective Gary Slater visited the property last October, when he got heavily inebriated and began exhibiting signs of […]
Casino
March 13, 2026
Ex-Beauty Queen Dupes Investors of $10M to Fund Gambling Lifestyle
The drawback? None of the people involved was aware that they were spending their money on helping the woman maintain her gambling lifestyle. Ms Woman Nevada 2020 was able to leverage her profile, looks, and supposed flair for business by convincing unsuspecting investors that they were backing a real venture. The perpetrator was able to […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]