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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
January 29, 2024
Ex-LA Councilmember Sentenced to 13 Years for Bribery, Tax Evasion
A massive investigation by the FBI in collaboration with IRS Criminal Investigation in Los Angeles resulted in the sentencing of a former City Councilmember. José Luis Huizar, 55, of Boyle Heights, held the role of Los Angeles City Councilmember between 2005 and 2020. In mid-2020, he was indicted on charges related to bribery and tax […]
Casino
January 26, 2024
Sint Maarten: Armed Robbers Attack Porto Cupe-Coy Casino
Considering that casinos facilitate cash-sensitive transactions, they can often become targets of different criminals. While some may attempt different fraudulent activities, others try to rob such venues. This is precisely the reason why many brick and mortar casinos invest heavily in security personnel, surveillance and some even leverage AI solutions. Earlier this week, a brazen […]

Industry
January 24, 2024
Canada: Casino Employee Accused of Helping Gang in Fatal Home Invasion
A criminal case against one gang member who participated in an attempted robbery that turned into murder gained traction earlier this week. The incident dates back to October 2019 when Ryan Gatzke, 27, was fatally shot and killed in his home by three members of a gang known as the “Terror Squad.” On Monday this […]
Industry
January 24, 2024
Macau Casino Chip Scam Results in Arrest of Eight Suspects
Casino operators are often targeted by criminals who attempt to cheat or manipulate the games for their advantage. While some try to cheat, others engage in fraudulent activities such as using fake chips to play. Last year, a massive fraudulent scheme was uncovered in Macau with police authorities seizing nearly 1,000 fake chips. During the […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Irvine Man Dodges Robbery on His Way Home from a Casino
Lottery winners and gamblers who take home hefty jackpots are often targeted by robbers. While in the casino, gamblers are protected thanks to CCTV, in-person security and in some cases even metal detection. Yet, when outside, gamblers can become victims of robbery and this is precisely the case of one man from Irvine, California. As […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Fintrac Highlights Risks of Money Laundering for iGaming Businesses
Canada’s financial intelligence unit, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing supervisor, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac), released a new report, focusing on online gambling and highlighting different ways criminals exploit the sector to launder ill-gained funds. In its report, Fintrac acknowledged the growth of the online gambling sector, propelled by the […]
Legal
January 18, 2024
Vegas Shootout Results in Two Dead and Two Wounded
A deadly shootout in Las Vegas has resulted in the deaths of two people. A third person is currently in a hospital, fighting for his life. A fourth victim was also wounded, although his injuries were described as non-threatening. The shooting occurred near the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, at the end of the Vegas […]
Legal
January 15, 2024
Corpus Christi Police Bust Illegal Casino, Seize Cash and Drugs
Police officers in Corpus Christi, Texas, have raided an illegal gambling venue, seizing a variety of items and making multiple arrests. According to a report by KRIS, a local TV station, the property, which was officially a video arcade, doubled as an illegal casino. A raid was greenlit and carried out by officers on Thursday, […]
Legal
January 12, 2024
Vegas Man Who Assaulted Judge Is Allegedly Suffering from Schizophrenia
A week ago, Deobra Delone Redden, 30, assaulted Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus as she pronounced his sentence. According to the latest reports, Redden might have attacked the judge because of a mental illness. For reference, Judge Holthus was sentencing Redden to prison over an earlier attack with a baseball bat. Holtus […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Nevada Considers Blacklisting Casino Chip Thief
To ensure that specific individuals cannot access casinos across Nevada, the state has created a “black book,” or otherwise a list of patrons who are permanently banned from visiting any of the casinos in the state. Different people can land on that list, but they do need to meet certain criteria such as receiving a […]