Sports
February 9, 2026
Clase Allegedly Threw 250+ Suspicious Pitches to Influence Bets
Emmanuel Clase’s alleged pitch manipulation for betting purposes may prove to be far more extensive than it was initially reported. According to a recent court filing highlighted by ESPN’s David Purdum, the three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year threw over 250 suspicious pitches across at least 48 games from 2023 to […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
GTA Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Rings
Canadian Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have broken up a series of illegal gambling operations after a year-long investigation that ended with nine people charged and a wide range of property seized. Project Scala York Regional Police said the probe, known as Project Scala, began in early 2024 and was carried out […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Teen Dies in Shooting after Argument at Bally’s Kansas City Casino Parking Lot
Police in Kansas City are looking into a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night outside Bally’s Kansas City Casino. The incident left an 18-year-old man dead and put one person in custody. Police Detain Suspect Following Fatal Shooting at Bally’s Kansas City Police got a call to come to the casino at 1800 East Front […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
ISD in Texas Fires Employee for Gambling Away $41K, Investigation still Ongoing
Recently, the Fabens Independent School District caught the eye of the internet after it was uncovered that a former employee might have misused the district’s credit card to gamble away $41,000. The school district located in El Paso, Texas, has made a statement concerning the situation, acknowledging the reports concerning the unauthorized credit card charges. […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
Former Pace-O-Matic Exec Pleads Guilty in PA Gaming Case
A former executive at Pace-O-Matic has admitted to laundering money tied to illegal activity in Pennsylvania’s gaming machine market, state officials said this week. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Ricky Goodling pleaded guilty on Tuesday, February 3, in Cumberland County Court to the first-degree felony of dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activities. The […]
Legal
February 5, 2026
Ex-SPAC Boss Owns Up to Part in Lottery.com Income Scam
A former leader of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) has admitted guilt in a New York federal court. He played a part in a plot that deceived investors before Lottery.com went public. Fake Revenue Reports Behind Lottery.com SPAC Deal, Former CEO Admits Vadim Komissarov, who once led Trident Acquisitions Corp., confessed to securities fraud. […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Former Houston Lawyer Held on Gambling Debt Warrant from Nevada
A former Houston-area lawyer has finally been arrested after he was apprehended on a casino debt warrant in Texas. Identified as D.L.P., the man was apprehended by the Bayou Vista Police Department on January 12, 2026, with police following up on a casino debt warrant issued by Clark County, Nevada. Debt Warrant Finally Catches Up […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Poland Wants to Treat Influencers Promoting Illegal Gambling as Criminals
Poland is responding to an international phenomenon with a decisive move. The rise of the online casino influencer has posed serious challenges to national governments and gambling regulators. Poland Latest to Take Close Scrutiny at Casino Influencers These influencers often leverage their Internet fame to push illegal gambling messages, with Poland becoming the latest country […]
Sports
February 4, 2026
Athletes Receive Shortened Suspensions Following Admitting to Betting on Teammates
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has issued temporary bans to three track and field athletes after it came to light that they had made bets on their teammates at championship events across the globe. Athletes Didn’t Realize Betting on Teammates Was Prohibited By giving temporary bans to the German discus throwers Steven Richter and Henrik […]
Lottery
February 3, 2026
Two Men Embroiled in Georgian Lottery Fraud Get Sentenced
Brothers Quinton Watts and Phillip Watts will serve lengthy prison sentences after the Columbia County Superior Court and Judge Barry A. Fleming found them guilty on multiple charges, including racketeering, lottery ticket fraud, theft by taking, and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. The brothers were targeting coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs) across […]
