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Industry
February 7, 2024
Former BaltCap Manager Suspected of Stealing Millions to Gamble
Every year, many financial crimes occur across the globe. While generally, people may abuse other individuals’ funds for their personal expenditures, some people are pushed into such crimes to fuel a gambling addiction. It is unclear if a former BaltCap investment fund manager had a gambling problem, yet he is suspected of abusing his power […]
Casino
February 7, 2024
Two Arrested for Armed Robbery at Gambling Den in Queens, New York
Two individuals have been apprehended by FBI agents for their alleged involvement in a violent armed robbery at an illicit gambling establishment in Flushing, Queens, last July. The incident, which resulted in one person sustaining gunshot wounds, has led to charges against Jamel Berry from Astoria and Zhong Wang, a Chinese national. Robbery at Flushing […]
Legal
February 6, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Distances Itself from Italian Mafia Figure
In the wake of Italy’s “Operation Galaxy,” where authorities seized €400 million ($433 million) in assets linked to organized crime, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has emphatically denied any connection to the criminal mastermind behind the illegal gambling ring. The MGA issued an official statement, noting it would continue cooperating with authorities and closely monitoring […]
Industry
February 2, 2024
Former William Hill Employees Accused of Stealing $70K from Kiosks
A handful of employees at William Hill were fired after an investigation of alleged embezzlement from kiosks of the company in Nevada. An investigation into the crime was initiated back in December 2022 by the gambling regulator in the state, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). While three people, suspected of being involved in the […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Youth to Serve 18 Months in Prison for DraftKings Cyber Fraud
Joseph Garrison, one of the youths who staged cyber fraud involving DraftKings Sportsbook accounts in 2022, has pleaded guilty, accepting an 18-month prison sentence. The 19-year-old was involved in a credential surfing attack. Along with other conspirators Garrison exploited system vulnerabilities to steal $600,000 from DraftKings users whose credentials had been stolen in other data […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Italian Police Strikes Malta-Based iGaming Company Linked to Organized Crime
A coordinated operation by law enforcement forces across Italy executed a court order for confiscating assets worth approximately €400 million ($433 million) belonging to an iGaming operator registered in Malta. This action follows Italy’s intensifying efforts to counter organized crime infiltration in the online gaming and betting sectors, curbing corruption and money laundering operations. The […]
Industry
February 1, 2024
Alleged Chinese Mafia Leaders Extradited from Myanmar
In November, rebels in Myanmar fighting against the country’s dictatorial leadership attacked and took over a border town near China, Laukkaing. The occupation of the lawless Shan State town resulted in operations against scam centers and casinos in the area. As a result of the attack, local Chinese mafia members, who used to run the […]
Legal
January 31, 2024
Two More Individuals Indicted for DraftKings Cyberattack
Two individuals, Nathan Austad, 19, of Farmington, Minnesota, and Kamerin Stokes, 21, of Memphis, Tennessee, have been indicted for their roles in the November 2022 DraftKings cyberattack. They allegedly misused the illegally obtained data for personal gain, selling confidential information and inflicting damage on the operator and its clients. Joseph Garrison, a third co-conspirator, has […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
Police Arrests Armed Suspect at Hard Rock Casino in Sacramento
Casinos across the United States have different rules when it comes to carrying a gun. While some may totally prohibit any weapons, including handguns, others may allow permit holders of concealed carry handguns to have them in possession. Generally speaking, due to the sensitive cash transactions that casinos carry out, along with increased security, handguns […]
Industry
January 29, 2024
Hong Kong Police Arrests 347 During Three-Day Operation
During a crackdown aimed at 252 illegal establishments and entertainment venues spread citywide across three days, Hong Kong authorities have completed 347 total arrests connected to triad-controlled sex, drug, and gambling businesses. Uncovered Illegal Businesses, Closed Down The hundreds of drug dens, gambling venues, and pubs that did not carry any licenses to function were […]
