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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
June 20, 2024
Member of Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group Arrested in Spain
A 22-year-old UK man, suspected to be a pivotal member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group, was apprehended by Spanish authorities this week, representing a significant breakthrough for international cybercrime investigations. The operation, part of an ongoing investigation by the FBI, underscores the escalating global efforts to prevent attacks similar to those against prominent […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Indonesia Will Not Provide Social Aid to Online Gamblers
Indonesia President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced that the government would not provide social assistance to online gamblers. During a Wednesday address, following an irrigation inspection, he firmly confirmed that the country will provide no aid to those harmed by online gambling practices. “No aid,” the president said, emphasizing his conviction. Several days ago, Muhadjir Effendy, […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Police in Reno Arrest Woman Who Climbed on Craps Table, Threw Chips
A person who allegedly acted inappropriately inside a Reno casino was recently arrested and reportedly faces several charges. The incident dates to Saturday afternoon when one patron of the Silver Legacy Casino unexpectedly jumped on top of a craps table. The person then started throwing chips around to the surprise of all nearby casino guests […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Wrongful Death Trial Begins over Patron’s Passing in California Casino
Earlier this week, a state court jury in California heard the opening statements in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death at a casino in Bell Gardens. The incident dates back to 2022 when one casino patron, Jonathan Jung, passed away after being restrained by casino security at the Bicycle Casino. Family members of the deceased patron […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
Auckland Problem Gambler Loses High Court Appeal Over Theft
Across the globe, gambling addiction often falls in treatment categories with other serious addictions such as ones to alcohol or drugs. Excessive gambling and chasing losses often push people into unlawful activities with the list including tax fraud, scams or in serious cases even violent crimes or robberies. In one case, a gambling addict from […]
Industry
June 17, 2024
New Zealand: Bank Teller Steals from Customers to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction can often lead to dire consequences, especially for people who have easy access to money. This is precisely the case of a former bank teller who faces nearly ten charges after allegedly stealing money from elderly and people with health issues to fuel her gambling addiction. The criminal case involves a woman from […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Indonesia Looking to Stop Illegal Gambling Following Disturbing Murders
As a result of a disturbingly large number of gruesome murder cases allegedly connected to online gambling in the last few months, Indonesia has announced it would increase its efforts to put an end to illegal gambling. The reported deaths were reflective of the challenges that anti-gambling enforcement is currently facing in the country. President […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Concerns over Harm and Lost Tax Revenue Mount in Missouri
Currently, Missouri offers limited gambling activities. iGaming and sports betting are illegal, while visitors and residents can only gamble legally via the 13 casinos across the state. Yet, a type of gambling device called “no-chance,” or “pre-reveal” machine is widely spread in Missouri and they so far operate in a grey area. The machines can […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
Man Attempts to Blackmail the Star, Faces Permanent Injunction Order
An unsuccessful job applicant at the Star Entertainment’s Sydney Casino attempted to blackmail the leading operator earlier this year, a newly released report suggests. The blackmail attempt resulted in immediate legal action filed by the gambling operator that sought to protect customer data which the applicant threatened to release to the public. The case involves […]
Industry
June 12, 2024
Pennsylvania: Five People Arrested Over $170K Casino Scam
Across the US, cheating is subject to different penalties. A prime reason for this practice is the different laws and regulations regarding gambling which vary from one state to the other. In general, cheating or any attempts to scam can be subject to prosecution. Depending on the size of the money obtained through cheating, in […]