Legal
November 14, 2024
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s Home amid Illegal Betting Investigation
In a dramatic early morning operation, federal agents raided the New York apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, seizing his phone and electronic devices. The raid happened at 6 am on Wednesday, as Coplan, 26, was awakened by FBI agents who demanded he surrender his electronics. Though Coplan wasn’t arrested, such action further strains Polymarket’s […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
Supreme Court Weighs Legal Definition in High-Profile Mob Bookie Case
The US Supreme Court is looking into a tricky legal question: can someone commit a “crime of violence” under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) by doing nothing instead of using physical force? This case revolves around mafia bookmaker Salvatore “Fat Sal” Delligatti, a New York resident with ties to the Genovese crime family. Bookmaker […]
Legal
November 12, 2024
Casino Crime Update: From Robbery to Gambling Rings
New spikes of casino-related crimes across the USA have highlighted issues ranging from violent robberies and fatal shootings to fraud and illegal gambling operations. Some of the recent cases further shaped the ongoing discussions on casino security and law enforcement efforts as more US states consider legalizing gambling. Casino Crime Can Vary in Severity A […]
Legal
November 12, 2024
Ex-Aide to Corrupt LA Politician Escapes Prison Sentence
In 2020, George Esparza pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring to violate federal anti-racketeering law after he originally lied to FBI agents who were responsible for investigating City Hall corruption. However, he proved to be a key player in the intricate $1.5 million graft scheme that led to ex-Councilman Jose Huizar’s 13-year prison […]
Industry
November 12, 2024
PA Casino Employee Deals Fake Blackjack Hands, Faces Charges
Across the United States, cheating at casinos is subject to different penalties. Oftentimes in cheating cases, more than one person is involved. This is because to successfully cheat on some games, an accomplice such as a dealer or another player is required. In one such criminal case from Pennsylvania, an employee is facing charges after […]
Industry
November 12, 2024
Turkey Detains Celebrities in Illegal Gambling Operation
There are strict laws when it comes to gambling in Turkey. The country banned land-based casinos nearly three decades ago, while online gambling and betting options are limited. Despite the tough laws on gambling, illegal offering remains a challenge for the country. Now, in a recent operation against the promotion of illegal gambling, Turkey detained […]
Casino
November 12, 2024
South Korean Police Discover Widespread Underage Online Gambling
South Korea’s National Police Agency has released shocking figures from a year-long operation targeting illegal online gambling. Massive Cybercrime Sweep in South Korea Reveals Nearly Half of Arrests Are Under 19 From September 2023 to October 2024, police arrested almost 10,000 people, with a large number 4,715 of them being under 19 years old. The […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
NH Attorney General Denies Charitable Gaming at Concord Casino
The state Attorney General’s Office announced that it would not approve the resumption of charitable gaming at former state Senator Andy Sanborn’s Concord Casino. The decision is a result of the Attorney General not giving the green light to the pending sale of the venue. Two Years of Attempts Could Come to an End Following […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
New Zealand: Woman Avoids Prison After $200K Gambling Theft
Gambling addiction can often lead to people accumulating significant debt or in some cases even engaging in unlawful actions. Such a gambling problem nearly landed a Kapiti, New Zealand woman in jail after she stole thousands of dollars from her employer. After Stealing More than NZ$300K, the Woman Was Sentenced to Community Detention That is […]
Industry
November 8, 2024
PA Attorney Accused of Stealing $31K from Inmate for Gambling
A 69-year-old attorney is suspected of financial exploitation and theft, after allegedly stealing thousands from a woman who was in prison and used some of the money for gambling activities. Attorney Stealing from Inmate, Disheartening, Says County DA The case from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, involves an attorney identified with the initials J.A.R. The 69-year-old man […]
