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Industry
August 14, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Couple Face Violent Attack after Jackpot Win
A couple from Riverview, Florida, saw a lovely date night turn into a horror movie after they were attacked, shot and robbed by masked thugs. The couple went out for a bite and then stopped at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The young man joked around that he needed to win some money […]
Industry
August 14, 2024
Woman Linked to March Homicides, Robbery at Illegal Gambling Club Arrested
A young woman, suspected of being linked to an armed robbery at an illegal gambling venue that resulted in the death of two men was recently arrested and charged. The case involved a shooting from March 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the time, two men tried to rob an illegal gambling joint. While the duo […]
Sports
August 14, 2024
Teenager Darts Prodigy Embroiled in Suspicious Betting Investigation
Leighton Bennett, an 18-year-old, has been credited with being one of the most talented darts players and an upcoming prodigy. Yet, the Darts Regulation Authority has now suspended him as it received information about suspicious betting activity surrounding his games. Darts Prodigy Leighton Bennett Finds Himself in a Tough Spot This is not to say […]
Blockchain
August 13, 2024
B.C. Crypto Trading Firm Accused of Defrauding Customers of $13M
The B.C. Securities Commission, the independent provincial government agency that oversees investment markets that benefit the public, released details regarding a probe into a B.C.-based crypto trading platform. The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) panel alleged that ezBtc, a platform incorporated by then-B.C. resident, David Smillie, was responsible for diverting approximately CA$13 million of customer assets […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Suspected Fraudsters Indicted in Bank Fraud Case from Washington
Two women, suspected of bank fraud were recently indicted. The case involves Beth Ann Hayes and Kaydee Jean Baker, both from Thurston County, Washington. The women are suspected of using a bank account belonging to the Kalispel Tribe’s Northern Quest Resort & Casino without authorization. On Friday, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of […]
Legal
August 12, 2024
California Bookie Anticipated to Receive 30-37 Month Prison Term
Mathew Bowyer, a 49-year-old man from San Juan Capistrano, California, who was investigated for running an illegal bookmaking business, is facing between two-and-half and three years in prison. Earlier this month, the US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California confirmed that the Southern Californian bookie is expected to plead guilty to three charges. The 49-year-old […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
Police Find Cocaine, Illegal Gambling Machines in Liquor Store Raid
Across the United States, law enforcement targets establishments that offer illegal gambling. Such venues are often tied to other unlawful activities, including drug distribution, prostitution, as well as violent crimes such as robberies, battery and shootings. In one such operation, Norwalk, Connecticut law enforcement raided a liquor store on Ely Avenue. The operation followed a […]
Poker
August 9, 2024
Poker Pro Stefan Burakov Accuses Ex-Girlfriend of $3M Crypto Theft
Russian high-stakes poker player Stefan “stefan11222” Burakov has accused his ex-girlfriend, Alena Mironenko, of stealing $3 million in cryptocurrency. The accusation, made in a discussion thread on the Russian poker forum GypsyTeam, suggests that the alleged theft occurred two years ago when Burakov inadvertently provided access to his crypto wallet’s seed phrase through an iPad. […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
From Bomb Threats to Indecent Exposure, This Was the Casino Week in Crime
The casino industry has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks due to a series of high-profile crimes occurring in and around popular gaming venues across the United States. From theft to bomb threats and even indecent exposure, the scandals have revealed a rather unsavory side to the excitement and glamour casinos offer millions of […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Binion’s Casino Building Hit by Bullets During Downtown Vegas Fight
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel’s building was subject to a gunfire exchange during an unrelated fight over the weekend. The venue found on Fremont Street along the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall in Downtown Vegas was struck by at least one bullet on Saturday. The Suspect Shooter, Under Arrest According to Las Vegas TV station […]
